The Rev. Dr. Alan R.
Akana
1723 Teal Drive / Park City, UT 84098 / (435)658-2877 /
parkcityweddings@akana.net
www.akana.net/parkcityweddings
Please complete this form and send it to the
minister along with your deposit.
Please fill in every line and write N/A for “Not Applicable” and N/S for
“Not Sure.” You may write “Same”
wherever appropriate. Please contact
the minister ahead of time if there are any changes. It is suggested that you make a copy of this form before sending it.
Bride's
full name:___________________________Birth Date:____/____/____ Phone (res): _____________
Address_________________________________________________________Phone
(bus) _____________
Groom's
full name:__________________________Birth Date:____/____/____Phone (res) ______________
Address:_________________________________________________________Phone
(bus) _____________
Address following wedding: __________________________________________________________
Rehearsal
Date:___________________________________Time: ____________________________
Location / address of
wedding: ________________________________________________________
Location / address of
wedding reception: ________________________________________________
Bride's Parents (if
attending): __________________________________________________________
Groom's Parents (if
attending): ________________________________________________________
Number of guests expected:
___________________
Maid/Matron
of Honor: _____________________________________________________________
Best
Man: ________________________________________________________________________
Bridesmaids: Groomsmen:
________________________________________ ______________________________________
________________________________________ ______________________________________
________________________________________ ______________________________________
________________________________________ ______________________________________
________________________________________ ______________________________________
Musicians
/ Vocalists: _______________________________________________________________
Songs: ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Candle Lighters: ____________________________________________________________________
Will someone “give bride
away?” YES______ NO______
Who? (Father, step-father, grandfather, etc.) __________________________________________
Name of Photographer:
___________________________________Time of Photography:_________
Name of
Videographer:______________________________________________________________
Name of Wedding
Coordinator:_______________________________________Phone:___________
How did you hear about Rev.
Akana?___________________________________________________
We do
not wish to have the following Traditional Order of Service. (Please provide on a separate page an
outline of the service you wish to have.)
We do
wish to have the following Traditional Order of Service:
Please
cross out or delete any part of the service which you do not wish to
have:
Lighting
of the wedding candles
Seating
of the bride and groom’s parents and grandparents
Prelude
and Processional (Wedding party walking down the aisle to music)
The
Giving of the Bride in Marriage (“Who wishes to give the bride away in
marriage?”)
Statement
on the Gift of Marriage (“We have gathered together….”)
Opening
Prayer
Song
Declaration
of Intent (“I do.”)
Scripture
Reading
Homily
(Brief explanation of the scripture as it applies to marriage)
Song
Vows
The
Giving of the Rings (After a blessing by the minister)
Lighting
the Unity Candle
Song during the giving of rings and/or
the lighting of the unity candle
Announcement
of Marriage and Benediction
Bride
and Groom Kiss
Presentation
of Husband and Wife
Postlude
and Recessional (Wedding party walking back up the aisle to music)
Please
list here any additional things you would like to add to the Order of
Service:
Please
list here any additional comments or suggestions for the minister:
Please
check one of the following four options:
We
will use the following traditional vows and will repeat each line after the
minister.
We
will provide other vows* and will repeat each line after the minister.
We
will use these traditional vows and memorize them.
We
will provide other vows* and memorize them.
*Please
provide other vows to the minister when you send in this form.
I,
[Groom], take you, [Bride], for better, for worse,
to be
my wife; for richer, for poorer,
and I
promise, in joy and in sorrow;
before
God and these witnesses, in sickness and in health;
to be
your loving and faithful husband as
long as we both shall live.
I,
[Bride], take you, [Groom], for better, for worse,
to be
my husband; for richer, for poorer,
and I
promise, in joy and in sorrow;
before
God and these witnesses, in
sickness and in health;
to be
your loving and faithful wife as long as we both shall live.
Personal
Questions:
In order for Rev. Akana to
get to know you better, please answer the following questions:
How long have you been
dating?
How long have you been
engaged?
Bride and groom are asked to
answer these questions separately on another page:
How would you describe your
relationship with your partner?
What qualities do you most
appreciate or admire in your partner?
What made you decide to get
married at this point in time?
What does the commitment of
marriage mean to you?
Are there any particular
challenges or issues surrounding your getting married?
Have you been married
before? If so, describe the marriage
& current contact with your ex-spouse.
Please do not write in this space.
Date
This Form Received____________________
Wedding
License Received___________________
Deposit
Received: $___________Check No.________________Cash_______ Date______________
Balance
Received: $___________Check No.________________Cash_______ Date______________