How to Include a Family Prayer in Your Wedding Ceremony: Script Download Included

If you're planning a faith-based or Christian wedding ceremony, one of the most meaningful moments you can include is a family prayer during the ceremony. It’s a powerful way to invite your parents and siblings to surround you—literally and spiritually—as you begin your life together as husband and wife.

 A faith-filled wedding moment with parents and siblings gathered in prayer around the bride and groom at the altar.

This tradition often takes place right after the vows and before the couple is pronounced married. The bride and groom invite close family members to gather around them, lay hands on their shoulders, and offer a prayer of blessing, unity, and support.

A family prayer is more than a sentimental gesture—it’s a way to:

• Honor the role your family has played in shaping your faith

• Acknowledge your spiritual foundation as a couple

• Begin your marriage with intention, love, and God’s presence

If you're not sure how to incorporate this into your ceremony, I’ve created a free downloadable PDF with a sample wedding prayer script you can customize or share with your officiant.

📥 Click below to download the full prayer:

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This simple addition can bring incredible depth to your ceremony and set the tone for a strong, faith-centered marriage.

DIY Bride Tip

Include a moment of prayer, blessing, or reflection in your ceremony timeline before the pronouncement. Whether it's with family or just the two of you, this intentional pause creates space for calm, connection, and meaning before the celebration begins. A small addition with a big emotional impact.

Day-of Coordinator Tip

If the couple is including a family prayer, build in 3–4 extra minutes in the ceremony timeline and confirm the placement with the officiant. Be sure it’s practiced during the rehearsal so the flow feels seamless and supportive. This allows family members to know when to move, where to stand, and how to exit—making the moment meaningful instead of awkward.

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