After lighting the unity candle, we chose to serve communion to all of our guests. Considering our objective was to move the focus of our away from just DG and me toward us, as a couple, within the larger context of our friends and family…and ultimately Christ and the Church…it was especially important to us to celebrate with our loved ones this way.
First, my dear, dear friend Shreyas sang this prayer. (The Lord’s Prayer by Albert Hay Malotte)
Then our officiant blessed the elements.
As our guests were served, the choir sang Open Thou Mine Eyes by Benjamin Harlan. Unfortunately, despite scouring the internet for a video or recording of this song…I came up empty handed. It was by far the most contemporary and “pop-iest” piece of those I selected, but I fell in love with it a couple of years ago when I was on staff singing in a church choir back home. The lyrics are based on a prayer by Lancelot Andrewes and I just thought they were so beautiful.
Open thou mine eyes and I shall see.
Open thou mine ears and I shall hear.
Incline my heart, I shall desire.
Order my steps and I will walk the ways of thy commandments.
Oh Lord my God, be thou to me a God that I may love you.
That I may worship you. And adore you.
That I may follow you. That I may look to you.
Open thou mine eyes and I shall see.
Open thou mine ears and I shall hear.
Incline my heart, I shall desire.
Order my steps and I will walk the ways of thy commandments.
After communion was our blessing and pronouncement of marriage, followed by our discreet church kiss….which may not have actually been ALL that discreet.
Our guests stood to receive the benediction as the choir sang The Lord Bless You and Keep You by John Rutter.
Then of course we took a bow. Perfectly appropriate.
And now we're married!
Time for the reception! I'm so excited to share what we did. Bear with me, because it's going to take a little time, but I think you'll like what you see! Stay tuned.
Posts
0 comments:
Post a Comment