Post # 1
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Bumble bee
Just thought i’d ask for some feedback, we are doing it, we’ve already set it all up, but I wanted to know what you guys thought,
We are having a worship team, the drummer and guitarist, and keyboardest from my church, the singers are my aunt and my dad, and we are gonna do 3 worship songs, heavy rock versions of songs that we sing in church that the Fiance and I love, at the beginning of our ceremony, I am so excited, i’ve never seen anyone do this before, so if you have, I would love to hear everyone’s thoughts!
Thanks!
Post # 3
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Blushing bee
I think that it’s a neat idea. It keeps the focus on God, and He needs to be the center of your relationship. Make sure you don’t make guests feel uncomfortable…but usually at weddings people who aren’t religious seem to be ok with religious references.
I saw this done at a funeral and it turned a very sad experience into a religious experience that I will never forget…it will seem less forced and more appropriate and effective at a joyous occasion.
Post # 4
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Bumble bee
My fiance actually really wants to do this. We just can’t seem to make it work logistically. We will have a worship song sung during our Communion, and hope the crowd will join in singing.
Post # 5
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Bumble bee
That’s cool, we plan on putting the words to the songs in our programs.
And actually I’m hoping to make a lot of people feel uncomfortable. I want to feel the Lord’s presence on that day and I hope everyone else does to. I am not looking to be polite and water down the fact that i’m making this covenant to my husband and to my God. I hope it makes people squirm and ask questions. It would be so cool to have someone accept the Lord at my wedding, or stir in peoples hearts.
I Can’t Wait!!! I think that’s gonna be my favorite part!
Post # 6
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Busy bee
I think that’s going to be awesome! My friends parents started out with a long set of worship and didn’t go into the actual wedding part until they felt like they had worshipped long enough. We’re going to do something similar, I think, except instead of worshipping at the beginning, we’re going to worship near the end, after the vows. We’re going to have people come up and pray for us and then go from that into worship, praising and thanking God in response to all He’s done for us (including bringing us together). I’m really excited about that part, too!
Post # 7
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Bumble bee
That’s awesome MaybeeBecca, I love it, that’s what it’s really all about anyway, I would never have picked a man as awesome as my Fiance if God hadn’t picked it for me. He’s so great and I’m so blessed, I also want people to understand it’s not just a commitment between us it’s between us and Him, so hopefully it will be well recieved, and if not they’ll be talking, so might as well give them something worthy of talking about!
Post # 8
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Newbee
Ahh! I’m so excited for you girls! I have wanted something similar for quite a long time! What better way to keep the focus on God? What an awesome idea! I like the idea of having the worship music at the end! Do it!!!!! 🙂
Post # 9
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Bumble bee
Hey an update, we had the first rehearsal a couple weeks ago, and I think it’s going to come together very well. Few bumps along the way, but we have a practice in 2 weeks so should be more polished by then. I love it i’m still so excited!!!
Post # 10
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Busy bee
Ive been to a wedding that did this. I thought it was nice.. a few people were a little confused but just enough for a quizzical look and then they moved on.
Post # 11
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Newbee
I actually really want to do this too 🙂
My fiance and I are going into the ministry, he’s studying to be a youth pastor. I really feel like such a joyous occasion, the happiest day of our lives, has to be focused on God, and what better way to do that then by celebrating through worship!
I’m thinking about asking my brother and his wife to lead an acoustic worship set right after the vows. Any song suggestions?
Post # 12
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Honey bee
Due to time constraints I don’t think I’ll have the time to do this, although I want to. So, right now I’m hoping to have this done BEFORE the start of the wedding. I’m also hoping that I can do a little worship session with my BM’s before the wedding.
We’re going to be about 50% devout christians and 50% could care less about God. But, our friends and family know we are both devout to our faith and I don’t forsee it being a problem.
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Helper bee
Post # 14
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Blushing bee
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea!
“Hosanna” by Hillsong United
“I Exalt Thee” by Jesus Culture
“How He Loves” by Jesus Culture (or David Crowder Band)
Post # 15
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Newbee
@Aleanan – How He Loves is SUCH a good song! One of my favorites right now…definitely a good option 🙂
Post # 16
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Newbee
@Br1tSh1n1ngStar Wondering how this went? I am a photographer, but also lead worship at my local church! I’ve always thought it ironic how there tends to be not much difference between “Christian” ceremonies and those that aren’t necessarily Christian, but keep with the traditional ceremony and include prayer etc. The wedding SHOULD be a celebration focused on God, as the whole idea is that He be the center of the marriage! It’s sad how much that concept is lost these days.
Well hope it went well. Would love to hear an update!
Best,
Amber Shomo
PS: to all others reading, we just introduced How He Loves Us to our congregation last Sunday — was really powerful! What an amazing song…
