Resources for Couples
Books, registries, and tools to help you build a faith-based marriage, curated by the AltarWed team.
Ceremony Order Guides
Free order-of-service outlines for your tradition, written by AltarWed.
Catholic Wedding Ceremony Order
A full Nuptial Mass typically runs 45 to 60 minutes. A ceremony without Mass runs about 30 minutes.
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Baptist Wedding Ceremony Order
A Baptist ceremony usually runs 20 to 30 minutes, longer if it includes communion or extended worship.
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Non-denominational Christian Wedding Ceremony Order
A non-denominational ceremony usually runs 20 to 30 minutes, depending on worship, communion, and the length of the vows.
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Presbyterian Wedding Ceremony Order
A Presbyterian ceremony usually runs 25 to 35 minutes, longer with communion or additional music.
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Orthodox Wedding Ceremony Order
The full service, Betrothal plus Crowning, usually runs 45 to 60 minutes. There is no Eucharist at a typical wedding, so the length is fairly consistent.
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Pentecostal Wedding Ceremony Order
A Pentecostal ceremony commonly runs 30 to 60 minutes, and extended worship or prayer over the couple can stretch it further. Most officiants plan a flexible range rather than a fixed running time.
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Books We Recommend
Faith-rooted reads to prepare your hearts for marriage.
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The Meaning of Marriage
by Timothy Keller
A deep, scripture-rooted exploration of covenant marriage. Keller weaves theology and practical wisdom together. The most-recommended pre-marital book among pastors.
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The Five Love Languages
by Gary Chapman
Understand how you and your partner give and receive love. A practical, widely-used framework for building a lasting marriage.
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Sacred Marriage
by Gary Thomas
What if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy? A transformative perspective on covenant commitment.
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Love & War
by John & Stasi Eldredge
An honest look at the beauty and hardship of marriage from a Christian perspective. Encouraging and grounding for engaged couples.
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Wedding Registries
Set up your registry. You can link up to three on your AltarWed wedding website.
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