An Easy Breakdown of Wedding Ceremony Outline

If the wedding ceremony order is a bit overwhelming and you have some questions about which rites to include and when, that’s completely normal. The great news is that most ceremonies follow a similar format, so if you’ve been to (or been in) a few, you’ve probably got an idea of how the wedding order of service usually flows.

Of course, different cultures and religions incorporate different distinctive elements, and there’s so much to love about each! “Traditional, Jewish, Catholic, and nondenominational weddings usually have ring exchanges whereas Hindu weddings exchange beautiful garlands created from flowers,” says wedding planner Victoria Miller.