GOD, FAMILY AND FRIENDS
(OPENING WORDS AND WELCOME)
It is my privilege to be invited here today to perform this ceremony.
We are gathered here today in the sight of God to witness the giving and receiving of Marriage Vows for _____ and _____.
(EXCHANGE OF VOWS)
Do you GROOM, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer, keeping solely unto her for as long as you both shall live?
Groom: (I do)
Do you BRIDE, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer, keeping solely unto him for as long as you both shall live?
Bride: (I do)
(EXCHANGE OF RINGS)
Minister to Couple: Do you have a token of your intention to honor your vows?
Couple: Yes, rings.
Minister to Couple: May I have the rings please?
With these rings you share together, a love so close to last forever. On this special day, let nothing keep this love apart. GROOM, please place this ring on your beloved's finger and repeat after me:
(Groom places the ring half way onto her finger)
_____, you are the one I wish to dream with, walk side by side with, hand in hand and heart to heart. With this ring I give y ou all my love.
(Groom places the ring the rest of the way on her finger)
BRIDE, please place this ring on your beloved's finger and repeat after me:
(Bride places the ring half way onto his finger)
_____, you are the one I wish to dream with, walk side by side with, hand in hand and heart to heart. With this ring I give you all my love.
(Bride places the ring the rest of the way on his finger)
Optional: (One of these unification ceremonies listed below may be included in your regular ceremony at no extra charge. Two or more unification ceremonies are an additional charge).
(BLESSING, READING OR PRAYER) (Optional)
Dear God, today we are gathered with _____ and _____, giving to each, their vows in marriage. From this day forward may their lives be intertwined forever, blessed in faith, filled with compassion, understanding and especially love. And so it is. Amen.
(DECLARATION OF MARRIAGE AND THE KISS)
_____ and _____, in the sight of God, family and friends, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride.
(INTRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION OF THE COUPLE)
Ladies and gentlemen, it is now my pleasure to present to you, Mr. and Mrs. _____.
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Immediately following the ceremony, the couple, the two witnesses and I will sign the register and the marriage license.
Unification Ceremonies:
