Order of Service

Here's a sample:

Processional
Greeting (from the officiating pastor)
Opening Song(s)
Scripture Reading
Meditation
Holy Matrimony
Closing Song
Benediction
Recessional

For the "Order of Service" bulletin, you can consider using the same design/ picture/ theme you have on your invite to create a wholesome feel to your wedding.

Look out for some thoughts on the wedding vow next.

Safe

In Singapore, red packets (ang pow) are given to the newly wed couple on their wedding day - whether as a token or gift or... to help the couple cover expenses incurred on that day. My wonderful preggie friend made an ang pow box to collect the red packets on my wedding day. You can make your own too. Mine was transformed from a box housing my friend's new slow cooker. If you are expecting a large turnout, maybe you can consider buying a big Ikea cardboard box (the kind that is meant for transporting items when moving house) and wrapping it up. Creates a certain sense of grandeur - the sheer size...

The Ring Bearer

At the solemnisation/ holy matrimony, someone has to deliver the wedding bands into the hands of the pastor/ justice of peace. This person is usually the bestman or groom's brother. The ring bearer can deliver it straight from the ring holder or through the ring pillow. The latter offers a tinge of romance. The former is a down-to-earth way of introducing the ring into the solemnisation. Your choice.

Flower Power

Flowers. The love of my life.

Flowers. I can never let you go.

You've lifted me from the blues in life.

You've set my mood upon the highs, and now I know.

Ladies, get prepared to think about your wedding flowers (fresh or fake) ... and colour scheme. Items to mull over:

Hand bouquet Pew flowers Altar floral arrangement and at strategic spots in the church Flowers at the reception Flowers on your hair Flowers at the hall of your lunch/ dinner reception Corsages Flower prints on your gown Flowers as thanksgiving gift to parents