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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