Processional
Opening Words and Introduction
Dearly
Beloved, we are gathered here in the sight of God to join these persons in Holy
Matrimony. Marriage is not to be entered into lightly, but solemnly and with
reverence. Into this Holy Union, Groom and Bride, come together
to be joined. Marriage is the joining of two hearts, bodies and two souls. The
union of husband and wife is intended to provide support, love, and care in
times of harmony and adversity. This joyous day celebrates the commitment and
love with which Groom and Bride begin their lives together.
Giving Away the Bride
Who
gives this woman to be married to this man?
Please
face each other and join hands
Those with Us in Spirit
At
this time, we’d like to take a moment of silence to remember those who are not
here with us.
Even
though they are not here physically, they are a part of the foundation that
makes Bride and Groom the people they are today.
Reading/Prayer
Reading/prayer
Declaration of Consent
Do
you, Groom, take Bride to be your wedded wife and live together
forever in the estate of Holy Matrimony? Do you promise to love her, comfort
her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer,
for better or for worse, and remain faithful only to her, as long as you both shall
live?
He
answers, “I do.”
Do
you, Bride, take Groom, to be you wedded husband and live
together forever in the estate of Holy Matrimony? Do you promise to love him,
comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, for richer or for
poorer, for better or for worse, and remain faithful only to him, as long as
you both shall live?
She
answers, “I do.”
Song
Ava
maria
Introduction to the vows
Today,
your wedding day, is one brief day in time, and although your vows are spoken
in a matter of minutes, they are promises that will last a lifetime.
Bride
and Groom, as you stand here in the presence of God and these witnesses,
I remind you, that love, loyalty and trust are the basis of a mature and
fulfilling relationship.
Marriage
is a serious undertaking; it is intended to bind your lives together forever and
is not to be taken lightly.
Your
engagement set into motion the interweaving of your lives – and we hope that
you will continue to grow closer throughout your years together.
None
of us knows what the future will bring.
Yet
your love for one another, and trust in the strength of your union makes
possible the act of faith you are making today.
As
you exchange the vows, which will start you on your journey together, know that
our love and support go with you.
As
you make your promises to each other, we will remember promises we too have
made and take this opportunity to make new our own.
Exchange of Wedding Vows
I,
Groom, take you, Bride, to be my wife. I chose to marry you this
day and grow old with you. I promise to be true to you in good times and in
bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of
my life. This is my solemn vow.
I,
Bride, take you, Groom, to be my husband. I chose to marry you
this day and grow old with you. I promise to be true to you in good times and
in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days
of my life. This is my solemn vow.
Introduction to the Rings
What
token do you give of these, your wedding vows today?
“The
Rings”
The
wedding ring is a symbol of many things. It is made of precious metals to
symbolize a marriage that is precious and enduring. It is a perfect circle to
symbolize a love freely given, without end.
Ring Warming
As
the guests were seated, they were asked to take a few moments to hold the rings
Bride and Groom will exchange today. We asked that you, their family and
friends, warm them with your love, and while holding them say a silent prayer
or wish for this couple, for their marriage and future together.
Exchange of Wedding Rings
And,
now, Groom, as you place the ring on Bride’s finger, please
repeat after me:
“I give you this ring… as the pledge
of my love…. and as the symbol of our unity.”
And,
now, Bride, as you place the ring on Groom’s finger, please
repeat after me:
“I give you this ring… as the pledge
of my love…. and as the symbol of our unity.”
Blessing of the Rings
May
these wedding rings be a reminder to Bride and Groom of the
commitment they have made today and be as a testimony to all the world of their
devotion in marriage.
Signing of the Marriage License
At
this time Bride and Groom would like for you to witness the signing of the
Marriage License. The witnesses, MoH, MoH, and BM will
join us now to make this part of the ceremony official.
Blessing of the Marriage
Go
into the world and fulfill your dreams.
Love,
support, and help one another as you grow.
Seek
out opportunities to be good to each other.
May
the seeds of your love, now planted in marriage, continue to grow.
May
your life together be as a pebble dropped in a pond — an example of love and
unity spread outward to your family, your friends and to the wider circle of
the world.
Pronouncement of Marriage
Bride
and Groom, through their words today, have joined together in holy
wedlock.
Because
they have exchanged their vows before God and these witnesses, have pledged
their commitment each to the other, and have declared the same by joining hands
and by exchanging rings, I now pronounce that they are husband and wife.
Those
whom God has joined together may He generously bless Forever.
You
may now kiss the bride!
Presentation of Couple
Ladies
and Gentlemen, it is now my pleasure to present for the first time, Mr. and
Mrs. Groom and Bride Last Name.
Recessional
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