Novus Ordo wedding entrance antiphon
  • AndrewSincerelyAndrewSincerely
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    Question: If one were to use an entrance antiphon at a Novus Ordo wedding Mass, where would it be placed? I have heard of the Entrance Antiphon being chanted at an N.O. wedding as the priest enters and incenses the altar PRIOR to the bridal party entrance and bridal entrance.
    I was looking at the Roman Missal and I can't seem to find specific instructions on when in the order it actually takes place.
    So I was thinking that it COULD happen after the bridal entrance. What is your experience with an entrance antiphon in an N.O. wedding? If you have seen the entrance antiphon used, when, in the order, is it used?

    Attached is the page on the Roman Missal that I was reading looking for clarification.
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  • AndrewSincerelyAndrewSincerely
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    One thought:
    If the entrance antiphon is sung PRIOR to the Bridal party entrance, then the faithful would have to remain standing during the entire bridal party entrance, which is not the usual custom. Maybe incensing and antiphon AFTER the bridal party, but BEFORE the bridal entrance?
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  • trentonjconn
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    My brother was married in a very reform-of-the-reform style Mass which used the propers from the Graduale. If I recall correctly, the introit was sung after the bridal party and bride herself had processed to the altar. What I can't remember is whether it was done before or after the couple was received by the priest...I'll update if my memory clears up.
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  • smvanroodesmvanroode
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    I was married two years ago. We were received by the priest at the entrance of the church, and sprinkled with holy water. Then we processed, after the priest and the serves, to the altar while the introit Deus in loco sancto was sung.
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  • AndrewSincerelyAndrewSincerely
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    smvanroode, That's beautiful. I don't know many brides that would be willing to process to the entrance antiphon.
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  • atblehl01
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    According to the 2016 Order of Celebrating Matrimony, the placement of the entrance antiphon depends on which form the Introductory Rites is used.

    I have copied the rubrics below:

    The First Form
    45. At the appointed time, the Priest, wearing an alb and a stole and chasuble of the color of the Mass to be celebrated, goes with the servers to the door of the church, receives the bridal party, and warmly greets them, showing that the Church shares in their joy.

    46. The procession to the altar then takes place in the customary manner. Meanwhile, the Entrance Chant takes place.

    47. The Priest venerates the altar, reverences it with a profound bow, and venerates it with a kiss. After this, he goes to the chair.

    The Second Form
    48. At the appointed time, the Priest, wearing an alb and a stole and chasuble of the color of the Mass to be celebrated, goes with the servers to the place prepared for the couple or to his chair.

    49. When the couple have arrived at their place, the Priest receives them and warmly greets them, showing that the Church shares in their joy.

    50. Then, during the Entrance Chant, the Priest approaches the altar, reverences it with a profound bow, and venerates it with a kiss. After this, he goes to the chair.

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    51. Then, after the Sign of the Cross has been made, the Priest greets those present, using one of the formulas provided in the Roman Missal.


    Hopes this helps!
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  • AndrewSincerelyAndrewSincerely
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    Yes perfect!! Thank you.
  • maestrodicapella
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    If the Entrance chant was sung before the bride/bridal party were in place, they would be late for their own wedding!
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  • Liam
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    It could be fun to compose a crab canon for the Introit text to be used as the bride and groom process in.
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  • RedPop4
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    What I have done over the past couple years is to play the processional for the families and the bride in the customary way (United States) THEN, when they reach the step up to the sanctuary (where we have a cross design in the floor) I start the antiphon. I use option number one from Richard J. Clark.
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