RENEWAL OF VOWS
(OPENING AND WELCOME)
Good relationships never stop growing. Like fine wine, they get better with age. _____ and _____, you have now been married _____ years and through all the years of your journey together, you have now come to this beautiful setting, so that you could renew your vow and commitment of love for each other.
No marriage is perfect. As you continue in this union, you already know that it will continue to take a lot of love and work to keep your relationship an ongoing success.
As you continue on your journey together, I ask you to remember this advice. Let your love be stronger than your anger. Learn the wisdom of compromise, for it is better to bend than to break. Believe the best of your beloved rather than the worst. Confide in your partner and ask for help when you need it. Remember that true friendship is the basis for any lasting relationship. Give your spouse the same courtesies and kindnesses you bestow on your friends. Say, "I love you" every day.
(BLESSING, READING OR SONG), (Optional)
(EXCHANGE OF VOWS)
"My dearest _____, it was _____ years ago that we first pledged our commitment to one another, but it seems like just yesterday that I was standing across from my (bride/groom). We have been through a lot together, laughter and tears, joy and sorrow, and through all those times, I can honestly say, I loved you every step of the way. Today, I want to renew those vows and again pledge my love and life to you."
(EXCHANGE OF RINGS)
_____ and _____ have rings as the outword symbols of your ongoing commitment to each other. From earliest times, the ring has been a symbol of wedded love. An unbroken and never ending circle symbolizes a commitment to love that is never ending.
GROOM, hold WIFE'S hand, touch her ring, symbolically giving it to her again, and say to her these words:
From this day on, I recommit myself to you and this ring is a symbol of my pledge.
BRIDE, hold HUSBAND'S hand, touch his ring, symbolically giving it to him again, and say to him these words:
From this day on, I recommit myself to you and this ring is a symbol of my pledge.
Let these rings serve as the symbol of your continued love and commitment to each other and may they also serve as a sign of your continued happiness and joy.
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 cha(CLOSING BLESSING) (Optional)
May the sun bring you new energy day by day. May the moon softly restore you by night. May the rain wash away your worries. And may you live the days of your lives in peace, love and happiness.
(DECLARATION OF MARRIAGE AND THE KISS)
_____ and _____, having witnessed your vows of affirmation with all who are assembled here, and by the authority of love itself, I do affirm that you have expressed your desire to contine as husband and wife.
You may seal your vows, and confirm your continued commitment and love for each other, with a kiss.
(INTRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION OF THE COUPLE)
Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to present to you, once again as husband and wife, _____ and _____.
Unification Ceremonies:
