Ceremony #1 * Spiritual *
Words of Welcome
Welcome! What a joy it is to come together this day to celebrate the love of Joe and Jane, and to witness this ceremony as they share their promises to each other and to their marriage. They are grateful you could be here with them on this very special day.
Prayer
Let us begin by acknowledging the presence of God and the love that draws us all together with a time of prayer.
Dear God,
In stillness and in trust we recognize Your presence. We know Your love drew Joe and Jane together so that they could live the adventure of life as one.
We also know that Your love drew each of us together so that we might add our love and blessings to this marriage. We affirm that You are with us now as always ...guiding us, upholding us and blessing us with abundance of faith, love and joy. Amen
Marriage Address
It is Divine love that has brought these two souls together. They are entering into this commitment fully aware of the purpose of marriage. May we each take this occasion to remember that there are no categories of love. Unconditional love is the love that lies at the heart of every lasting relationship. This love does not change with form nor circumstance. The relationship we see before us creates the stage where this kind of love can be expressed.
And to you Joe and Jane, you are reminded that the purpose of marriage is to grow with each other in love. To offer gentleness, to forgive, to nurture, and to support and encourage each other.
The commitment of sharing love with each other is an invitation to knowing you are a friend to each other. Friends share their secret hopes, their dreams and aspirations. Friends encourage each other to explore and enjoy life. Forever remember to love, laugh, and enjoy each other not only as husband and wife…but also as friends.
Declaration of Intent
Joe and Jane, do you enter into this marriage with unconditional love in your hearts? If so, please say…we do. Then with this understanding, please face each other and join hands…and with your hands…your hearts.
Wedding Vows
Jane, do you take Joe to be your husband promising him your friendship and loving care for all the days of your lives? If so, please say…I do. Then please repeat after me.
Joe, my beloved,
I choose now to take this journey with you
wherever it leads whatever the outcome
through all the days of our lives.
And Joe, do you take Jane to be your wife promising her your friendship and loving care for all the days of your lives? If so, please say…I do. Then please repeat after me.
Jane, my beloved,
I choose now to take this journey with you
wherever it leads whatever the outcome
through all the days of our lives.
Exchanging of Rings
The rings…
You have chosen to exchange rings as a symbol of your love. These rings come in the shape of a circle...reminding you love is a continuous journey: there is no beginning and no end to love. The substance from which these rings are made of symbolize purity .This is a new beginning in your life with one another. Exchanging rings shall also forever remind you that you no longer live for yourself alone, but for each other as well.
Ring Vows
Joe, please place this ring partially on Jane’s finger and repeat after me
I, Joe, join with you Jane, in marriage,
and as my partner in life.
I commit to be with you
as your support and friend
to love, to respect,
and to cherish you
throughout life's journey.
Wear this ring as a symbol of my love.
Jane, please place this ring partially on Joe’s finger and repeat after me.
I, Jane, join with you Joe, in marriage,
and as my partner in life.
I commit to be with you
as your support and friend
to love, to respect,
and to cherish you
throughout life's journey.
Wear this ring as a symbol of my love.
Blessing
Joe and Jane, you have declared your intention and vows before God and this gathering of your families and friends. May the grace of this day carry forward with you all the days of your lives. We wish you the strength to be true to the vows you have made here today. May you always have the wisdom to cherish the precious love you share. May you always remember to nurture yourselves and this marriage with acceptance, understanding, cooperation, and patience.
And may the life you share be peaceful, healthy, and filled with blessings and joy.
Pronouncement
And so now, inasmuch, as you, Joe, and you, Jane having pledged your love to each other before God and this gathering of your family and friends, we observe joyfully that you have declared yourselves to be husband and wife.
The Kiss
You may kiss your bride.
Presentation
And now it is my honor and pleasure to present to you…
Mr. & Mrs. ________________
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