My future husband grew up Jewish, but no longer practices. So, we tried to add a few Jewish Traditions, but it is obviously not a traditional Jewish wedding..... Let me know what you think!!!
Friends and Family, we are gathered here today to bear witness to the union of Chris and Emily. Although this is their day, it is also a tribute to all of you. For knowing you and growing with you has helped to make our Bride and Groom who they needed to be to find each other. They would like to thank you all for that. All of you are the threads of which have woven the tapestry of their lives. Each one of you is an important piece in the story it tells. It is the fabric that they wrap around themselves and take comfort in when the world seems cold. And on days like today when everything is right in their world, that tapestry is proudly spread out and displayed for everyone to see, with all the glorious colors and textures that your diversity adds. You all hold a place in their hearts reserved for those that they have chosen to call ‘Family’ and “Friends” and they are deeply grateful for each and every one of you here today.
(Chris & Emily walk from opposite sides to stand under the chuppah together.)
Chris & Emily, You have know each other from the first glance of acquaintance to this point of commitment. From that moment to this moment, you have been making promises and agreements in an informal way.
Look at one another and remember this moment in time. Before this moment you have been many things to one another -- acquaintances, friends, companions, accomplices and alibis. Now you’ll say a few words that take you across the threshold of life, and things will never quite be the same between you. For after these vows, you shall say to the world, this is my husband, and this is my wife.
(Exchanging of vows)
From the earliest times, the circle has been a symbol of completeness, a symbol of committed love. An unbroken and never ending circle symbolizing a commitment of love that is also never ending.
As often as either of you looks at this symbol, I hope that you will be reminded of the commitment to love each other, which you have made today.
May I have the rings please?
" I, Chris, give you this ring to wear upon your hand as a symbol of our unity."
"I, Emily, give you this ring to wear upon your hand as a symbol of our unity."
You have pledged your faith to each other by the giving and receiving of these rings. You are now two persons with but one life before you. I now pronounce you - Husband and Wife. You may seal your vows with a kiss."
(With right foot, Chris breaks the glass)