Welcoming Words:
Dear family and friends, this is a day for celebration. We are gathered here today to witness the marriage of (Groom) and (Bride) as they have invited us to share in their lifelong commitment to each other and they ask your
blessing on this joyous day.
Bringing Of The Bride:
Who brings this woman to be married to this man?
[FATHER/MOTHER/SPECIAL FRIEND, ETC] "She comes with me, her _____________ and is accompanied by all of her family's blessings".
Ceremony:
(Groom), do you take (Bride) to be your wedded wife to live together in marriage. Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others and to be faithful only to her, so long as you both shall live? --“I Do”
(Bride), do you take (Groom) be your wedded husband, to live together in marriage. Do you promise to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others and to be faithful only to him, so long as you both shall live? --“I Do”
“THE RINGS PLEASE”
(Groom), take the ring which you have selected, place it on (Bride's) finger and say to her these words:
--As this ring / has no end / neither shall my love for you.
(Bride), take the ring which you have selected, place it on (Groom's) finger and say to him these words:
--As this ring / has no end / neither shall my love for you.
Challenge to the Bride and Groom:
(Groom) and (Bride), may you never take each other's love for granted, but always experience that wonder that exclaims "WOW, out of all in the entire world, you chose me!" and when life is done, may you be found then as now, hand in hand, still thanking God that you found each other. Never forget to treat yourselves and each other with respect, and remind yourselves often of what brought you together in the first place. Although I'm officiating here today, it is not truly in my power to sanctify, legitimize or bless your relationship in any way, the two of you have already done that in your hearts.
You ARE Husband and Wife.
"YOU MAY SEAL YOUR VOWS WITH A KISS"
Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my is a GREAT honor to present to you for the first time as husband and wife:
(Groom & Bride)!!
