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At the Eucharist

*The liturgy then continues with the Offertory, at which the newly 
married couple may present the offerings of bread and wine.*

*Preface of Marriage*

*At the Communion, it is appropriate that the newly married couple 
receive Communion first, after the ministers.*

*In place of the usual postcommunion prayer, the following is said*

O God, the giver of all that is true and lovely and gracious: 
We give you thanks for binding us together in these holy 
mysteries of the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ.  
Grant that by your Holy Spirit, &N. and &N., now joined in Holy 
Matrimony, may become one in heart and soul, live in fidelity 
and peace, and obtain those eternal joys prepared for all who 
love you; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*As the wedding party leaves the church, a hymn, psalm, or anthem may be 
sung, or instrumental music may be played.*



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