Short And Simple Ceremony
PROCESSIONAL:
Who gives this bride to be married? (Optional)
Introduction:
Family & Friends, we have gathered here today with _____________________________ to give thanks for the gift of marriage and to share in the joy of their wedding, Marriage is a way of life, given by God, so that the husband and wife may provide each other companionship, help, comfort, joy and most of all love. Here are some wonderful words that truly defines the true meaning of love.
Love is patient and kind; Love is not jealous or boastful;
Love is not arrogant or rude; Love does not insist on its own way;
Love does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices with the right.
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, Endures all things.
Love never fails.
Learning to love each other and living together will be one of the greatest challenges of marriage. Marriage, therefore, is not to be entered into lightly, and we are to hold it in high honor at all times.
Exchange of vows: (Or you can say your own vows.)
__________ and _________ will now exchange their vows:
Bride/Groom Repeat:
I promise to always stand by your side as your partner, your love and your best friend. I give you all my trust and all my tomorrows. I promise I will always cherish you and I promise my love for you is forever.
Do you ________; take this woman, to live together in marriage; will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in health and in sickness, in prosperity and in adversity; and forsaking all others, to be faithful to her, so long as you shall live?? I DO
Do you ________; take this man, to live together in marriage; will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in health and in sickness, in prosperity and in adversity; and forsaking all others, to be faithful to him, so long as you shall live?? I DO
The Wedding Ring Exchange:
These rings are a symbols of eternity and the unbroken circle of love. Love freely given has no beginning and no end, no giver and no receiver for each is the giver and each is the receiver. Today you have chosen to exchange rings, as a sign of your love for each other and a seal of the promises you make this day.
May we please have the rings?
___________ as you place this ring on her finger repeat after me. Groom recites: May this ring forever be a symbol of my growing love for you. Please wear it as a sign to the world that you are my wife. With this ring I thee wed.
___________ As you place this ring on his finger repeat after me. Bride recites: May this ring forever be a symbol of my growing love for you. Please wear it as a sign to the world that you are my husband. With this ring I thee wed.
Optional: Unity Candle, Reading, Special Music, etc.
Closing Remarks:
As you continue on your journey together, I ask you to remember this advice:
Let your love be stronger than your anger.
Learn the wisdom of compromise, for it is better to bend than to break.
Believe the best of your beloved rather than the worst.
Confide in your partner and ask for help when you need it.
Remember that true friendship is the basis for any lasting Relationship.
Give your spouse the same courtesies and kindness you bestow On your friends.
Don't forget to say "I love you" every day.
May life grant you patience, tolerance and understanding.
Wedding Prayer Optional:
Pronouncement:
And now as you enter the greatest journey of your life: In as much as you all have agreed to enter the marriage relationship, having exchanged vows with sincere and devoted hearts, and have given and received rings as tokens of your love, it is now my honor and privilege to pronounce you husband and wife.
YOU MAY NOW KISS YOUR BRIDE
Presentation of Couple:
Ladies and gentleman, I now present to you _____________________________________
RECESSIONAL:
Can-A-Lope Wedding Officiants
