Ceremony # 6 * Civil *
Words of Welcome
Good evening and welcome to this celebration of love! Jane and Joe have asked all of you to be with them today because each of you has given something of yourself into their lives. Your friendship and love will always be appreciated. They welcome you here and thank you for sharing this most important day with them.
Marriage Address
A true marriage is the ultimate relationship because it offers the opportunity of limitless intimacy between two people. It is a great and challenging adventure into the depths and heights of human caring, affection, trust, and understanding.
In marriage, two become one, but that one is far more complex and dynamic
than the simple addition of one plus one. In marriage, we do not give ourselves to another, but rather surrender into something greater while maintaining our own individuality.
Jane and Joe, you have come here today to surrender into the co-creation of something wholly new and transcendent…your precious and unique marriage journey as husband and wife. Today, you step into a much fuller experience and expression of the mysteries and miracles of love. Your union is lovely in its innocence, mighty in its strength, and abundant with possibilities. It belongs to you both. We wish for you the wisdom, strength, patience, and the determination to make this a happy marriage, a safe harbor, and a joyful journey to the center of your lives.
Declaration of Intent
Joe and Jane, do you gladly rejoice in the possibilities that exist within your marriage journey? If so, please say…we do. Then with joyful hearts…please join your hands…and with your hands…your hearts
Wedding Vows
Jane, do you take Joe, to be your husband promising to love him today and for all your tomorrows? If so, please say…I do. Then please repeat after me.
I, Jane, choose you Joe,
in the presence of our friends and families,
to be my husband and partner
from this time forward;
to love you,
to be a safe haven in your life,
to hold you close,
to listen deeply when you speak,
to nourish you with my gentleness,
to uphold you with my strength,
to never take you for granted,
and to always give thanks
for your presence in my life.
And Joe, do you take Jane to be your wife promising to love her for today and all your tomorrows? If so, please say…I do. Then please repeat after me.
I, Joe, choose you Jane,
in the presence of our friends and families,
to be my wife and partner
from this time forward;
to love you,
to be a safe haven in your life,
to hold you close,
to listen deeply when you speak,
to nourish you with my gentleness,
to uphold you with my strength,
to never take you for granted,
and to always give thanks
for your presence in my life.
Exchanging of Rings
The rings…
Within the safety and comfort of a true marriage, love freely given has no beginning and no end. Love freely given has no separate giver and receiver.
Each of you gives your love to the other and each of you receives love from the other and the circle goes around and around. The rings you have chosen to wear are now joined such that wherever you go, may you always return to one another.
Rings Vows
Joe, please place this ring partially on Jane‘s finger and repeat after me.
I give you this ring
as a symbol of my vow.
May it encircle your finger always,
as my love will your heart.
Jane, please place this ring partially on Joe‘s finger and repeat after me.
I give you this ring
as a symbol of my vow.
May it encircle your finger always,
as my love will your heart.
Pronouncement
On this most special of days, you have chosen one another as marriage partners,
making promises to each other and to your union. It is now in the presence of your family and friends we observe joyfully that you have declared yourselves to be husband and wife.
The Kiss
You may kiss the bride.
Presentation
It is now my honor and pleasure to present to you…
Mr. & Mrs. _______________
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