Wedding Ceremony
Sample
1. Includes Renewal of Vows by Guests,
2. Candle Lighting Ceremony
3. Welcoming a Child in the Relationship
We have come here today not only to witness
their commitment to each other, but also to wish them well and to share their
joy in the new life they now undertake together.
We who love, can look at the one we love and
say, “I touched his life”, or “I touched her life”, or “I was part of his life,
and it is a part of me”. That is a privilege of being a Husband or a Wife: to
be oneself, and yet another. That is the strength of marriage; to face the
challenges of one with the courage of two.
It takes trust to know in your heart that you
want only the best for each other. It takes dedication to stay open to one another,
to learn and grow, even when it is difficult to do so. And it takes faith to go
forward without knowing what the future holds for you both, living your life
with love and faith is not a destination, but a journey.
Marriage is a time for celebration and a time
for renewing bonds of love, loyalty, family and friendship, so important in all
our lives; and marriage is, perhaps, the ultimate expression of these bonds.
Through (Groom's) and (Bride's) decision to
publicly exchange vows today, confirms their commitment to a marriage that has
already taken place in their hearts and minds. That commitment is made public
today, before all of you.
Renewal of Vows by Guests
Celebrant: As (Bride) and
(Groom) make their vows, let all other couples, families and group of friends
take this opportunity to reflect on the friendship, love and happiness they
share with each other.
Lighting the Candle
Ceremony
Celebrant: The candle lit
symbolises our memories of those who could not be here with us today to share
in the celebration of this special occasion.
Affirmation of Intent
Celebrant: Do you, (Groom)
take (Bride) to be your lawful wife, to have and to hold from this day forward,
for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, so
long as you both shall live?
Groom: I
do.
Celebrant: Do you, (Bride)
take (Groom) to be your lawful husband, to have and to hold from this day
forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in
health, so long as you both shall live?
Bride: I do.
Wedding Vows
Groom: (Bride), with
all that I am, and all that I have, I take you to be my wife.
Bride: (Groom), with
all that I am, and all that I have, I take you to be my husband.
Welcoming a Child in the
Relationship
Celebrant: (Bride) and
(Groom), in joining your lives together, you also accept the responsibility of
your child who makes up your family. Do you promise to give (child) a peaceful
and loving family home, to continue to care for her, and at all times to have
her best interest at heart?
Bride and Groom: We do.
It takes a groom...it takes a bride...
Two people standing side by side,
It takes a ring, and vows to say, this is our
happy wedding day.
But marriage vows are sanctified
And loving hearts are unified
When standing with the bride and groom
Unseen by others in the room
The spirit of the Lord is there, to bless the
happy, bridal pair.
For God is love, and married life is richer
for both man and wife
Where God becomes a partner too
In everything they plan to do.
For God is love, and married life is richer
for both man and wife
In everything they plan to do.
For when God's love becomes a part of body,
mind and soul and heart
Their love becomes a wondrous blending
That's both external and unending
and God looks down and says: well done,
For now you two are truly one.
Ring Ceremony
Celebrant: This ring is the
symbol of the vows here taken, circle of roundness, perfect in form. This ring
marks the beginning of a long journey together, filled with wonder, surprises,
laughter, tears, celebration, grief and joy.
Groom: All that has been
said today, I pledge this symbol. With this ring I thee wed.
Bride: All that has
been said today, I pledge this symbol. With this ring I thee wed.
Declaration of Couple as
Husband and Wife
Signing the Marriage
Register
Love is like magic and it always will be
Love still remains life's sweet mystery!
Love works in ways that are wondrous and
strange
And there's nothing in life that love cannot
change!
Love can transform the most common place
Into beauty and splendour and sweetness and
grace!
Love is unselfish, understanding and kind, for it sees with its heart and
not with its mind!
Love is the answer that everyone seeks
Love is the language that every heart speaks.
Love can't be bought, it is priceless and free
Love like pure magic is a sweet mystery
Celebrant: (Bride) and
(Groom), may this love with which you join your hearts and hands today, never
ever fail to grow deeper and stronger as the years go on. and if true love and
the spirit of sacrifice guide your actions, you can expect the fullest degree
of happiness that may be shared by a man and a women.
We who are here present, and those who are absent thinking of you, hope
that the inspiration of this hour will not be forgotten. May you continue to
love one another for ever.
