![]() Because marriages do not fail, people fail When they enter into marriage Expecting another to make them whole. ![]() Because marriage is a discipline To be added to a list of achievements. Because marriage means opportunity To grow in love in friendship. Because I need to cuddle in the warmth of the night With someone who thanks God for me, With someone I feel blessed to hold. Because I need a forever friend to trust with the intimacies of me, Who won't hold them against me, Who loves me when I'm unlikable, Who sees the small child in me, and Who looks for the divine potential of me. You can switch them out or delete them.)īecause to the depths of me, I long to love one person, With all my heart, my soul, my mind, my body. The first reading is: (Readings are an option. May you be enriched by the unique view of the other! Today, you proclaim to the world your choice to stay on the same path together. Gradually, they were joined as you grew closer together. Through your commitment to each other, may you grow and nurture a love that makes both of you better people, a love that continues to give you great joy, and also a passion for living that provides you with energy and patience to face the responsibilities of life.There was a time when your lives were two separate paths. We join with you in hoping you make real your dreams! That you are reborn in each other as you share your loves and dreams, wants and desires and together are enriched by them. The possibilities and potentials of your married life are great. (Moment of Silence) This is usually just one deep breathīride and Groom, Today, as you two are joined in marriage, there is a vast and unknown future stretching out before you. ![]() You can name specific people here if you like or just keep it general. We know that they are here with us in spirit. Those who were unable to be here and those who have gone on to greater things. We’d like to take a moment to remember those who are not with us here today. Thank you for gathering here to witness their marriage and to share in the joy of this special occasion. They, are surrounded by you - their friends and family. Welcome! We are gathered here today to celebrate and to witness the joining of Bride and Groom in marriage.As they promise to love, trust in that love, honor one another as individuals, and anticipate with joy spending the rest of their lives together. Who gives/ presents this woman to be married?įather (or whomever escorted her) responds: An escort is not required.Īt this point it the bride and her father wish it, we ask: Traditionally the Bride is escorted by her father, but it can be anyone or no one. The Bride (and/or Groom) is escorted down the aisle. There will be plenty of time for you to capture the moment as the evening progresses. Please take these few moments to be fully present with them as they make their vows and are joined in their new life together. At this time, I request that you silence your phones and refrain from taking pictures during the ceremony. Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for joining us today. You can choose different vows, ring exchanges and unity ceremonies. You may choose scripture or poetry for one of the readings - or simple remove the readings. You can use it as it is or you can choose a different option for each part. This is an outline of all of the parts of a formal ceremony.
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