SACRAMENTS
Request a Sacrament
Use the tabs below to learn more about scheduling sacraments.
About the Wedding Service
The marriage service consists of the Rite of Betrothal and the Rite of Crowning.
​
In the Rite of Betrothal, the couple have their rings blessed and exchanged between them a sign of their voluntary pledge to enter into marriage.
​
The Rite of Marriage includes the joining of hands, the crowning of the couple, drinking blessed wine from a common cup, and a solemn, joyous procession. Placing crowns on the heads of the couple signifies their union and their role as "king and queen" of their home, and the heavenly reward for a life of sacrifice for one another.
Both rites are filled with references from the Old and New Testaments. In addition to praying to God for a blessed married life, these references provide godly role models and lessons for marriage.
