Interdenominational Religious Ceremony:
Dearly beloved, we are gathered together in the sight of GOD, and the face of this company, to join together this couple, in the Holy estate of matrimony. If any one knows reason why _____ & _____ should NOT be joined together, let them speak now, or forever hold their peace.
Who giveth _____ to be married to _____ ?(optional)
For as much as ____ & ____ come now, from their community of family and friends, and ask our support as they begin their journey together…. We do well to remember the teachings of Jesus, to love and respect one another, so we could live together in harmony, and in the end … have everlasting life…
Let us Pray…
1Co 13:4-13 Love is kind and patient, never jealous, boastful, proud, or rude. Love isn't selfish or quick tempered. It doesn't keep a record of wrongs that others do. Love rejoices in the truth, but not in evil. Love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful, and trusting. Love never fails! Everyone who prophesies will stop, and unknown languages will no longer be spoken. All that we know will be forgotten. We don't know everything, and our prophecies are not complete. But what is perfect will someday appear, and what isn't perfect will then disappear. When we were children, we thought and reasoned as children do. But when we grew up, we quit our childish ways. Now all we can see of the God is like a cloudy picture in a mirror. Later we will see him face to face. We don't know everything, but then we will, just as God completely understands us. For now there are faith, hope, and love. But of these three, the greatest is love.
Perhaps equally important as the LOVE which has brought you together, is the FRIENDSHIP and RESPECT that you share for each other; for with these three things I submit to you that: “A successful marriage is a never ending journey that two people take… hand in hand…With the love of GOD to shine as a beacon in the difficult times… And as a golden sunrise in the happy times.”
Do you ______ take ________ to be your spuce: to live together in the estate of matrimony; and do you promise to love her/him, comfort her/him, honor and keep her in sickness and health; and hold ______ above all others… so long as you both shall live? I DO (repeat for each person)
I, _____ take you _____ to be my wedded spouse / to have and to hold / from this day forward / for better or worse / for richer for poorer / in sickness and in health / to love and to cherish / till death do us part. (repeat for each person)
(Priest/Deacon asks for the rings) The wedding rings, are an outward and visible sign, of an inward, and spiritual grace. Made of the purest of metals, may these rings represent the type of love that you both have… without beginning or end… (Each person is instructed by Priest/Deacon to place the wedding ring on the bride’s finger…and to repeat the following):
____ I give you this ring/ as a token of my love / and with all that I am / and all that I have / I honor you in the name of GOD. (repeat for the bride) Let us pray…….
(Optional) Unity Sand or Unity Candle (strongly discouraged in an outdoor wedding)
For as much as ____ & ____ have come together in front of you… their family and friends, and by their promises to one another…..I as a Priest/Deacon in the service GOD, and according to the state of (appropriate state); am proud to pronounce you “married”. You may kiss and step into your lives together…
Ladies and Gentlemen, May I introduce to you * Mr. & Mrs. ___________________
*If you prefer something OTHER than “Mr. and Mrs.” kindly let us know prior to the ceremony.
Non-religious/Secular Ceremony:
Dearly beloved… We are gathered together to celebrate the miracle of love, and to witness the union of _____ & _____
Every experience you have ever had, everything you have ever done, everything you have ever learned, has brought you to this moment as you now stand before these witnesses to yourself yourselves together in marriage. New experiences lie before you with opportunities to grow deeper in love with each other.
As you walk hand in hand into the future, cherish each moment as a gift…a gift given to strengthen the bond between you.
Who giveth _______ to be married to ________? (optional)
Do you ______ take ________ to be your spuce: to live together in the estate of matrimony; and do you promise to love her/him, comfort her/him, honor and keep her in sickness and health; and hold ______ above all others… so long as you both shall live? I DO (repeat for each person)
I, _____ take you _____ to be my wedded spouse / to have and to hold / from this day forward / for better or worse / for richer for poorer / in sickness and in health / to love and to cherish / till death do us part. (repeat for each person)
(Priest/Deacon asks for the rings) The wedding rings, are an outward and visible sign, of an inward, and spiritual grace. Made of the purest of metals, may these rings represent the type of love that you both have… without beginning or end… and we pray that this symbolize the time that you spend together as husband and wife.
(Each person is instructed by Priest/Deacon to place the wedding ring on the bride’s finger…and to repeat the following): With this ring I thee wed / wear it with love and joy / as this ring has no end / neither shall my love for you / I choose you to be my wife / this day and forever more. (repeat for the bride)
* Unity Candle (Optional………strongly discouraged in an outdoor wedding.)
For as much as ____ & ____ have come together in front of you… their family and friends, and by their promises of commitment to each other in marriage, demonstrated by their exchanging of vows and rings …..
I as a Priest/Deacon in the service of GOD, and according to the state of (appropriate state); am proud to pronounce you “Husband and Wife”. You may kiss your bride
Ladies and Gentlemen, May I introduce to you Mr. & Mrs. _____________
*If you prefer something OTHER than “Mr. and Mrs.” kindly let us know prior to the ceremony.
Dearly beloved, we are gathered together in the sight of GOD, and the face of this company, to join together this couple, in the Holy estate of matrimony. If any one knows reason why _____ & _____ should NOT be joined together, let them speak now, or forever hold their peace.
Who giveth _____ to be married to _____ ?(optional)
For as much as ____ & ____ come now, from their community of family and friends, and ask our support as they begin their journey together…. We do well to remember the teachings of Jesus, to love and respect one another, so we could live together in harmony, and in the end … have everlasting life…
Let us Pray…
1Co 13:4-13 Love is kind and patient, never jealous, boastful, proud, or rude. Love isn't selfish or quick tempered. It doesn't keep a record of wrongs that others do. Love rejoices in the truth, but not in evil. Love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful, and trusting. Love never fails! Everyone who prophesies will stop, and unknown languages will no longer be spoken. All that we know will be forgotten. We don't know everything, and our prophecies are not complete. But what is perfect will someday appear, and what isn't perfect will then disappear. When we were children, we thought and reasoned as children do. But when we grew up, we quit our childish ways. Now all we can see of the God is like a cloudy picture in a mirror. Later we will see him face to face. We don't know everything, but then we will, just as God completely understands us. For now there are faith, hope, and love. But of these three, the greatest is love.
Perhaps equally important as the LOVE which has brought you together, is the FRIENDSHIP and RESPECT that you share for each other; for with these three things I submit to you that: “A successful marriage is a never ending journey that two people take… hand in hand…With the love of GOD to shine as a beacon in the difficult times… And as a golden sunrise in the happy times.”
Do you ______ take ________ to be your spuce: to live together in the estate of matrimony; and do you promise to love her/him, comfort her/him, honor and keep her in sickness and health; and hold ______ above all others… so long as you both shall live? I DO (repeat for each person)
I, _____ take you _____ to be my wedded spouse / to have and to hold / from this day forward / for better or worse / for richer for poorer / in sickness and in health / to love and to cherish / till death do us part. (repeat for each person)
(Priest/Deacon asks for the rings) The wedding rings, are an outward and visible sign, of an inward, and spiritual grace. Made of the purest of metals, may these rings represent the type of love that you both have… without beginning or end… (Each person is instructed by Priest/Deacon to place the wedding ring on the bride’s finger…and to repeat the following):
____ I give you this ring/ as a token of my love / and with all that I am / and all that I have / I honor you in the name of GOD. (repeat for the bride) Let us pray…….
(Optional) Unity Sand or Unity Candle (strongly discouraged in an outdoor wedding)
For as much as ____ & ____ have come together in front of you… their family and friends, and by their promises to one another…..I as a Priest/Deacon in the service GOD, and according to the state of (appropriate state); am proud to pronounce you “married”. You may kiss and step into your lives together…
Ladies and Gentlemen, May I introduce to you * Mr. & Mrs. ___________________
*If you prefer something OTHER than “Mr. and Mrs.” kindly let us know prior to the ceremony.
Non-religious/Secular Ceremony:
Dearly beloved… We are gathered together to celebrate the miracle of love, and to witness the union of _____ & _____
Every experience you have ever had, everything you have ever done, everything you have ever learned, has brought you to this moment as you now stand before these witnesses to yourself yourselves together in marriage. New experiences lie before you with opportunities to grow deeper in love with each other.
As you walk hand in hand into the future, cherish each moment as a gift…a gift given to strengthen the bond between you.
Who giveth _______ to be married to ________? (optional)
Do you ______ take ________ to be your spuce: to live together in the estate of matrimony; and do you promise to love her/him, comfort her/him, honor and keep her in sickness and health; and hold ______ above all others… so long as you both shall live? I DO (repeat for each person)
I, _____ take you _____ to be my wedded spouse / to have and to hold / from this day forward / for better or worse / for richer for poorer / in sickness and in health / to love and to cherish / till death do us part. (repeat for each person)
(Priest/Deacon asks for the rings) The wedding rings, are an outward and visible sign, of an inward, and spiritual grace. Made of the purest of metals, may these rings represent the type of love that you both have… without beginning or end… and we pray that this symbolize the time that you spend together as husband and wife.
(Each person is instructed by Priest/Deacon to place the wedding ring on the bride’s finger…and to repeat the following): With this ring I thee wed / wear it with love and joy / as this ring has no end / neither shall my love for you / I choose you to be my wife / this day and forever more. (repeat for the bride)
* Unity Candle (Optional………strongly discouraged in an outdoor wedding.)
For as much as ____ & ____ have come together in front of you… their family and friends, and by their promises of commitment to each other in marriage, demonstrated by their exchanging of vows and rings …..
I as a Priest/Deacon in the service of GOD, and according to the state of (appropriate state); am proud to pronounce you “Husband and Wife”. You may kiss your bride
Ladies and Gentlemen, May I introduce to you Mr. & Mrs. _____________
*If you prefer something OTHER than “Mr. and Mrs.” kindly let us know prior to the ceremony.
Abbey Wedding Services
Sample Basic Religious and Secular Wedding Ceremonies.
Sample Basic Religious and Secular Wedding Ceremonies.
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