'Hands' Poem/Ceremony

Can someone tell me where this fits in? I'm working on my programs right now & have no idea where to put it! HELP!

PS- We are having a full mass

TIA!

our ceremony goes like this: intro, then the officiant will say some stuff on marriage, then we're doing the hand ceremony, then the declaration of intent... after the hand ceremony the d. of intent will be like 'Christian, do you take the woman whose hands you now hold ....'

oops...didn't see that you are having a full mass.... in that case I have no idea!

theres a spot called 'prayer for the couple'. its an optional section and thats where we're doing ours. do u have ur together for life book with u?
we're doing it too! i love that pray even though i will be bawling like a newborn!

omg.. i will be crying like a baby too! i cant even read it now sitting my dining room all by myself without crying! nevermind the day of the wedding! ohhh boyyyyy! haha!

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Posted by Bridelikewhoa07

well..funny thing... i don't have the book to plan the mass out bc i went to get it and the lady who is normally there wasnt..in her place was my old elementary school principal who tried to convince me there is 'no such book!' so she just gave me a bunch of peoples' programs to look through. so i actually went through the bible & read through different readings people used to find mine! and im making my program from the programs i got from good ol' sr. elizabeth! urghhh! and im scared to go back & ask bc what if shes there again? haha!

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i hate to say it but some of those church ladies are just not nice!!

ohh.. i knoww! wento catholic school for kindergarten through college and now i teach in one! ain't that the truth!!! hahaha!!!

thanks for your help..i just searched the boards & found lots of brides who put it after the vows... i think i am going to do it like this:
vows/rings...
unity candle...
hands ceremony...
prayer of the faithful...

does that sound ok?

im so clueless! hahaaa!

this is one we're using-

BRIDE (my name), please face GROOM (fh name), and hold his hands, palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you.
These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and vibrant with love that are holding yours on your wedding day, as he promises to love you all the days of his life. These are the hands that will work along side yours, as together you build your future, as you laugh and cry, as you share your innermost secrets and dreams. These are the hands you will place with expectant joy against your stomach, until he too, feels his child stir within you. These are the hands that look so large and strong, yet will be so gentle as he holds your baby for the first time. These are the hands that will work long hours for you and your new family. These are that hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the
hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes: tears of sorrow and tears of joy. These are the hands that will comfort you in illness, and hold you when fear or grief is in your mind. These are the hands that will tenderly lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into his eyes: eyes that are filled completely with his overwhelming love and desire for you.

GROOM, please hold BRIDE’s hands, palms up, where you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as she pledges her love and commitment to you all the days of her life. These are the hands that will hold each child in tender love, soothing them through
illness and hurt, supporting and encouraging them along the way, and knowing when it is time to let go. These are the hands that will massage tension from you neck and back in the evenings after you've both had a long hard day. These are the hands that will hold you
tight as you struggle through difficult times. These are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick, or console you when you are grieving. They are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will hold you in joy and excitement and hope, each time she tells you that you are to have another child that together you have created a new life. These are the hands that will give you support as she encourages you to chase down your dreams. And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.

hand ceremony is a cute poem thingy that the priest (or whoever) reads and you & the groom hold hands. tricia just posted it...it sooo nice! def a tear-jerker!!!!

ooooh! love4eva...thanks sooo much!!! i will add it to my program right now!

omg...i just had a good idea!!! i'm going to have two people read it instead of the deacon doing the vows...

matron of honor can read the part to me & the best man can read the part to FH!!!

YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!