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Protestant Wedding Schedule |
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Written by Bridal Online Store
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Below is a list of things you will need to do to for a Protestant wedding, along with
a time line when each task should be done. These tasks are in addition to those
outlined in the Complete Wedding Schedule checklist.
12+ months before the wedding
• Begin to envision your ceremony. Should it be long and symbolic? Short
and sweet? Do you want to include all the rituals or just the highlights?
• Choose wedding date and time preferences. Depending on your church,
there may be times of year that are off-limits, such as the Holy Week
between Palm Sunday and Easter.
• Choose a location and officiant. Keep in mind that some officiants won't
marry couples outside of a church.
• Explore your church's marriage requirements. Some denominations may
request proof of baptism or confirmation. Read more on Protestant
wedding rituals.
• If you and your spouse aren't the same religion or denomination, find out
from your officiant about prerequisites for interfaith or ecumenical
marriages.
• If this is the second wedding for either of you, ask your officiant regarding
possible church conditions for remarriage.
9 - 11 months before the wedding
• Meet with your officiant to discuss ceremony structure and marriage
requirements. Your officiant may ask you to choose readings and
blessings for the ceremony.
• Although most Protestant denominations do not require pre-wedding
counseling, they recommend you meet with clergy to discuss pertinent
issues regarding marriage.
• Find out from your officiant if there are any dress requirements for the
church, such as covering one's shoulders for the bride.
3 - 4 months before the wedding
• Talk to people you'd like to do special performances or readings.
2 months before the wedding
• Order ceremony programs if you plan to use them. It is helpful to have
programs so your non-Protestant guests will understand the meaning and
symbolism of a Protestant wedding.
3 - 4 weeks before the wedding
• Have a final meeting with your officiant.
• Finalize readings and other special ceremony details.
Day before the wedding
• Rehearse the ceremony.
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