Ceremony Program Agenda Planning Worksheets Order of Service

What to Do & In What Order to Do it!
An “Agenda” is the written or spoken rules for social control.

Ever wonder where we got our etiquette training when it came to social events and planning the order of things? Following the example of our family members, cultural upbringing, other families, and traditions, we find ourselves repeating what was taught.

Ceremonial procedure has been around since day one. Formality of the greeting to the bid of farewell draws us to wonder why we do things in a particular order. Did the etiquette book dictate to us or did our knowledge evolve from some ancient tribal ceremony? Only you can best answer this question.

New rituals and customs seen to pop up every year—long lost practices or newly invented ones. Remind yourself of things that other event coordinators included in events that you attended.

I've come up with a helpful set of worksheets on this site that will give you a road map to take in your planning experience. You might include a few things and take from another format just to be creative. For religious and church ceremonial requirements, consult with your minister or church officials.

Wedding AGENDA IDEAS:

- Processional
-Presentation of bride
-Greetings, Introduction and welcome to family and guests
-Special Scripture or Poem reading by a designated person
Old Testament scripture 1
Old Testament scripture 2
Holy Gospel scripture
-Blessing
-Vows
-Ring Exchange
-Candle Lighting Ceremony (candle for couple, parents, children, etc.)
-Special music
-Affirmation of Commitment
-Exchange gifts, special poems
-Signing of the Certificate
-Acknowledgement and Recognition of other "special people"
-Special Prayer or Verse
-Benediction/Conclusion
-Declaration of of Couple
-Recessional

Assignment of Roles, Duties & Responsibilities

Spokesperson, Mentor, Minister, Moderator, Master of Ceremony, Host, etc.

Photos

Door Greeter or Receiving Line

Registry

Tour guests around

Speech Presentation

Special Activities, ice breakers or games

Presentation of gifts or awards

Refreshments

Banquet/Buffet

Activity Ideas
(choose as appropriate for event)

Roast & Toast
Candle Lighting
Treasure Hunt
Presentation of Guest Favors
Paper Puzzles or Games
Scripture or Verse cards for guests to recite in unison
Door Prize Drawings
Special Toasts
Treasure Hunt
Special Music
Silent Auction
Reading of congratulations & messages of those unable to attend
Bubbles (outdoors)
Certificate Signing ceremony
Wedding Certificates
Live Auction
Pass out inspirational cards to guests
Be creative with name tags—indicate relation to guest of honor
Eucharist
Choose a theme for the event and role-play relevant characters
Balloon Release (or a pair of doves)
Power Point Slide Presentation
Trumpet Solo
Receiving Line
Handshake Greetings amongst attendees

OTHER AGENDA FORMATS:

At-Home Wedding
Baby Naming
Family & Baby Dedication Day Ceremony
Baptism
Candidate's Forum
Child Adoption Celebration
Civil Union Ceremony / Commitment Ceremonies
Committee Work

Engagement Parties
Ground Breaking Ceremony
Open House
Renewal of Marriage Vows
Retirement Celebration

Swearing-in Ceremonies

Rehearsal Dinner

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