Rabbi Anne Bussard
Sample Ceremony
The outline of the interfaith wedding ceremony is shown below. You have flexibility in the number of readings you include, the order and placement of the readings, including a Remembrance of Loved Ones, the ability to write your own vows, whether you include the Symbol of Unity, and if you have a Ketubah.
Processional
Welcome and Explanation of the Chuppah - Rabbi Anne
Remembrance of Loved Ones - Rabbi Anne
Shecheyanu - Rabbi Anne
Opening Prayer - Priest / Pastor
Birchat Erusin (Betrothal Blessings) - Rabbi Anne
Hebrew Bible Reading - Friend / Family
New Testament Readng - Friend / Family
Additional Reading - Friend / Family
Homily - Priest / Pastor
Reflections - Rabbi Anne
Symbol of Unity - Priest / Pastor
Presentation and Signing of the Ketubah - Rabbi Anne
Consent and Vows - Priest / Pastor
Blessing and Exchange of the Rings - Priest / Pastor
Sheva Brachot (Wedding Blessings) - Rabbi Anne
Nuptial Blessing and Pronouncement - Priest / Pastor
Priestly Blessing - Rabbi Anne
Breaking of the Glass - Rabbi Anne
Recessional
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