Ushers seat guests in requested sections. Groom, Best Man, and Pastor meet in Office. Groom's mother is escorted to her seat after lighting the right hand candle. Bride's mother is escorted to her seat after lighting the left hand candle. Entering from the side, Pastor, Groom and Best Man take their places at the altar, joined by the ushers who come down the side aisle.
Pastor invites the audience to be seated.
In the beginning, marriage was instituted by God, a union which was and is to be revered and honored by all peoples. Prayer - Pastor 14. Wedding party turns to face front. Scripture reading - Grandfather, Uncle, or Fiend. Within these two families there is a great variety and abundance of resources for support and encouragement.