Ceremony Options
Please chose one of the ceremonies.
Ceremony Option #1
Opening Words
Vow Exchange
Groom, Do you,
_________ , take ______ to be your wife, to have and to hold, from this
day forward, for better – for worse, for richer - for poorer, in
sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do you part?
Answer: I do.
Bride, Do you, ________, take
______, to be your husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward,
for better – for worse, for richer – for poorer, in sickness and in
health, to love and to cherish, till death do you part?
Answer: I do.
Ring Exchange
Groom, repeat after
me. Do you _______, give this ring as a token and pledge of the promise
you have now made?
Answer: I do.
Bride,
repeat after me. Do you _______, give this ring as a token and pledge of
the promise you have now made?
Answer: I do.
Official Declaration
Kiss
Sign License
Presentation
Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my privilege to present to you Mr. and Mrs.
_______ and _______ ________!
Ceremony Option #2
Opening Words
Affirmation of the Guests
Will
all of you witnessing these vows do everything in your power to uphold
_______ (bride) and ______ (groom) in their marriage? Answer: We will
Romantic Reading
The Art of a
Good Marriage, by Wilfred Arlan Peterson
"A good
marriage must be created.
In marriage the "little"
things are the big things.
It is never being too old to
hold hands.
It is remembering to say, ”I love you" at
least once a day.
It is never going to sleep angry.
It is having a mutual sense of values, and common objectives.
It is standing together and facing the world.
It
is forming a circle that gathers in the whole family.
It
is speaking words of appreciation, and demonstrating gratitude in
thoughtful ways.
It is having the capacity to forgive
and forget.
It is giving each other an atmosphere in
which each can grow.
It is a common search for the good
and the beautiful.
It is not only marrying the right
person -- it is being the right partner."
Vow Exchange
_______ (Groom), Do
you, ________, take ______, to be your wife, knowing in your heart that
she will be your constant friend, faithful partner, and one true love?
Answer: I do.
________ (Bride), Do you,
______, take ________, to be your husband, knowing in your heart that he
will be your constant friend, faithful partner, and one true love?
Answer: I do
Ring Exchange
__________ (Groom),
repeat after me. I give you this ring as the token and pledge of the
promise now made between us.
__________ (Bride), repeat
after me. I give you this ring as the token and pledge of the promise
now made between us.
Official Declaration
kiss
Sign License
Announcements
Presentation
Ladies and
Gentlemen, it is my privilege to present to you Mr. and Mrs. ________
and _________ ________!
Ceremony Option #3
Opening Words
Affirmation of the Guests
Will all of you witnessing these vows do everything in your power
to uphold _______ (bride) and ______ (groom) in their marriage?
Answer: We will
Romantic Reading
Friendship, by Judy Bielicki 'It is often
said that it is love that makes the world go round. However, without
doubt, it is friendship which keeps our spinning existence on an even
keel. True friendship provides so many of the essentials for a happy
life-it is the foundation on which to build an enduring relationship, it
is the mortar which bonds us together in harmony, and it is the calm,
warm protection we sometimes need when the world outside seems cold and
chaotic. True friendship holds a mirror to our foibles and failings,
without destroying our sense of worthiness. True friendship nurtures our
hopes, supports us in our disappointments, and encourages us to grow to
our best potential. (Bride) and (Groom) came together as friends. Today,
they pledge to each other not only their love, but also the strength,
warmth and, most importantly, the fun of true friendship. '
Vow Exchange______ (Groom),
repeat after me:I love you. You are my
best friend.Today I give myself to you in marriage.
I promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you, and to
comfort you in times of sorrow and struggle. I promise
to love you in good times and in bad, when life seems easy and when it
seems hard, when our love is simple, and when it is an effort.
I promise to cherish you, and to always hold you in highest
regard.These things I give to you today, and all the
days of our life._________ (Bride), repeat after me:
I love you. You are my best friend.
Today I give myself to you in marriage. I
promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you, and to comfort
you in times of sorrow and struggle. I promise to love
you in good times and in bad, when life seems easy and when it seems
hard, when our love is simple, and when it is an effort.
I promise to cherish you, and to always hold you in highest
regard.These things I give to you today, and all the
days of our life.Meaning of the Rings
These rings are a symbol of the unbroken circle of love. Love freely
given has no beginning and no end. May you find in one another the love
for which all men and women yearn. May you grow in understanding and
compassion. These rings mark the beginning of a long journey together.
Wear them proudly, for they are symbols which speak of the love that you
have for each other.
Ring Exchange
_______ (Groom), repeat after me. ____________, take this ring as
a sign of my faith and my commitment to our love, and share this joy
with me today._______ (Bride), repeat after me.
____________, take this ring as a sign of my faith and my commitment to
our love, and share this joy with me today
Official Declaration
kiss
Romantic Reading
Blessing of the Hands"These are the hands of your best
friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding
yours on your wedding day, as you promise to love each other today,
tomorrow, and forever. These are the hands that will work alongside
yours, as together you build your future. These are the hands that will
passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the
slightest touch, will comfort you like no other. These are the hands
that will hold you when fear or grief fills your mind. These are the
hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes; tears of
sorrow, and tears of joy. These are the hands that will tenderly hold
your children. These are the hands that will help you to hold your
family as one. These are the hands that will give you strength when you
need it. And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and
aged, will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same
unspoken tenderness with just a touch."
Sign License
Announcements
PresentationLadies and Gentlemen, it is my
privilege to present to you Mr. and Mrs. _______ and _______ ______!