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Reverend Jay Bowman: Beach Wedding Example
Every wedding is different, but this will give you an idea of a possible flow of things for a wedding here on the beaches of the Outer Banks. Remember it's only an "example"! Your wedding ceremony should be built from the ground up, totally designed around your personalities, likes, dislikes, and passions. You're doing this one time, so make sure your ceremony is crafted for a perfect fit. There are so many possibilities, but you don't have to come up with them all on your own. There are all kinds of resources on the website here, as well as Rev. Jay just an email or phone call away. Don't settle for some cookie cutter ceremony without your fingerprint and heartbeat. Your Outer Banks wedding will totally resonate with who you are from start to finish. And that's the way it out to be!
Feel free to call 252 216 6676 or email me jay@yourOBXwedding.com with any questions and thoughts you may have about your special day.
Beach Wedding Ceremony Order ("Example")
The Processional
Opening Words of Welcome and Purpose
Question to the Father (if applicable): "Who gives their blessing that this woman should marry this man?"
Wedding Reading(s): On Love, Marriage, Relationships, Friendships. See Reading resources on menu.
Blessing/Prayer
Words of Intent: "John, today do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife...If so, answer I do".
Wedding Vows: chosen by you, and usually are given to each other with the 'repeat-after-me' format. See Vows resources on menu.
The Ring Exchange
The Sand Ceremony: Our beach equivalent to the Unity Candle. See Idea Page.
Declaration of Marriage: Where you are pronounced 'Husband and Wife"!
The Kiss
The Presentation: "I'm proud to present to you, Mr. and Mrs. _________"
The Recessional
Announcement to Guests: as needed for their care and direction.
Again, most weddings out here on the beach are about 20 minutes in length, depending on how many special elements a couple have. Not too long and not too short. JUST RIGHT!