Friends and family, we are gathered here today in the sight of God and angels,
to celebrate one of life's greatest moments, to give recognition to the worth and beauty of love, and to add our best wishes and blessings to the words which shall unite (Groom) and (Bride) in holy
matrimony.
Marriage is a most honorable estate, created and Instituted by God, signifying unto us the mystical union, which also exists between Christ and the Church; so too may this marriage be adorned by true and abiding love.
Who is it that brings this woman to this man? (response)
(Groom) and (Bride), life is given to each of us as individuals, and yet we must learn to live together. Love is given to us by God, family and friends. We learn to love by being loved. Learning to love and
living together is one of life's greatest challenges and is the shared goal of a married life.
But a husband and wife should not confuse love of worldly measures for even if worldly success is found, only love will maintain a marriage. Mankind did not create love; love is created by God.
The measure of true love is a love both freely given and freely accepted, just as God's love of us is unconditional and free.
Today truly is a glorious day the Lord hath made - as today both of you are blessed with God's greatest of all gifts - the gift of abiding love and devotion between a man and a woman. All present here today - and those here in heart - wish both of you all the joy, happiness and success and the world has to offer.
As you travel through life together, I caution you to remember that the true measure of success, the true avenue to joy and peace, is to be found within the love you hold in your hearts. I would ask that you hold the key to your heart very tightly.
Within the Bible, nothing is of more importance that love. We are told the crystalline and beautiful truth: "God is Love". We are assured that "Love conquers all". It is love, which brings you here today,
the union of two hearts and two spirits. As your lives continue to interweave as one pattern, remember that it was God that brought you here today, it is love that will make this a glorious union, and it is love which will cause this union to endure.
VOWS
(You may select other vows or write your own)
Would you please face each other and join hands?
(Groom), do you take (Bride) to be your wife?
Do you promise to love, honor, cherish and protect her,
forsaking all others and holding only to her forevermore?("I do")
(Bride), do you take (Groom) to be your husband?
Do you promise to love, honor, cherish and protect him,
forsaking all others and holding only to him forevermore?("I do")
A marriage ceremony represents one of life's greatest commitments, but also is a declaration of love.
I would like to read a passage from 1st Corinthians chapeter 13
Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud.
Love is never haughty or selfish or rude.
Love does not demand it's own way. Love is not irritable or touchy.
Love does not hold grudges and will hardly notice when others do it wrong.
Love is never glad about injustice, but rejoices whenever truth wins out.
If you love someone, you will be loyal to them no matter what the costs.
You will always believe in them, always expect the best in them,
and will always stand your ground in defending them.
Exchange of Rings
Wedding rings are an outward and visible sign of an inward spiritual grace, signifying to all the uniting of this man and this woman in marriage.
Do you, (Groom), promise to love and cherish this woman?
To make her life yours?
To walk side by side with her through life?
To share your life with her as well as to share in hers?
In sickness and in health,
Through good times and bad?
For as long as you both shall live?
Do you, (Bride), promise to love and cherish this man?
To make his life yours?
To walk side by side with him though life?
To share your life with him as well as to share in his?
IN sickness and in health
Through good times and bad?
For as long as you both shall live?
Pronouncement as Husband & Wife
(Groom) and (Bride), in so much as the two of you have agreed to live together in Matrimony,
have promised your love for each other by these vows, the giving of these rings and the joining of your hands, I now declare you to be husband and wife.
Please bow your heads while I lead in the blessing.
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face shine
upon you, and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up his
countenance unto you, and give you peace.
Congratulations, you may kiss your bride.
I present to you Mr. and Mrs. (Groom) and (Bride) (Last Name).
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