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RELIGIOUS OR TRADITIONAL CEREMONY
Welcome
My name is
Anntoinette, and it is a privilege to be here today. I
want to thank all of You for joining Us on this Beautiful
Day to witness and celebrate as
________ and ________
take their wedding Vows.
If there is any one who
objects to this marriage Speak now.
Who gives this woman to
this man?
(Her mother and I) or
(Her Father)
Please bow your heads
Almighty Father, whose
presence is the source of every happiness, we pray that you
will be present to grant your blessing on this man and
woman. My they be truly joined in holy marriage
according to your covenant. In your good providence you have
brought them together for this moment. Grant them the
frame of heart with your grace so they can enjoy the
comforts, cares, trials, and duties of life together in a
way that honors your Name.
This we pray
Amen
________ and ________
are here because they have found their True Love, but love
is not the only thing that will make this marriage endure.
It will take dedication and commitment from both.
I have been married 45
years and I have written down some words that have helped us
down this wonderful road.
10 Words for a lasting
Marriage
Work
When you first meet you
work hard to make your relationship grow. You must
continue to do this after the I do’s. For this is when
the real work begins
Apologize
When wrong don’t forget
to say I’m sorry
Even for the small thing,
for they can grow and cause you sorrow.
Forgive
Have the capacity to
forgive and forget,
let it go. I know
sometimes its hard but don’t on to anger, hurt or
disappointment
for they only keep you
from love and joy.
Thanks
Thanks in words you say
and things you do. Show your appreciation of each other.
A kiss on the cheek, wink
of the eye and a smile. Thank you for being mine goes
a long way.
Friendship
Enjoying each others
company. Wanting to spend time together
so you can share each
others Thought, Fears and Loves.
Laughter
Delight in life and all
it gives.
The joy of having each
other, be silly, laugh at each other and at
yourselves.
Romance
Do the unexpected.
A favorite candy from the corner store, maybe a flower from
the garden. Holding hands as you walk.
Touch and hold each
other. Say I Love You everyday and always the kiss
goodnight.
Respect
Respect each other let
them be who you married. Admire who they are and you
will be proud of who they become.
Trust
Trusting that your spouse
will always be truthful, faithful and you will each others
back. Doing this will give your marriage strength and
continue to fill it with love.
Believing
Believing in each other
and in your God
whom ever you believe him
to be. Knowing he is there to give you
guidance, hope and the
sharing of his love.
(You will now take your
Vows)
_______and ________
please face each other
_________repeat after me
I ________ take you
_________to by my wife.
To live with you and to
love you always. I promise to be understanding and
forgiving.
I seek of your happiness
from this time forward, Until death separates us.
_________ repeat
after me
I ________ take you
________ to be my husband.
To live with you and to
love you always. I promise to be understanding
and forgiving.
I seek of your happiness
from this time forward, Until death separates us.
Rings please
The rings you are giving
each other are a circle.
A symbol of never-ending
love that you have promised to each other today.
May I remind you both
that love only endures as you grow together
in Gods Love.
________ Place the ring
on her finger and repeat after me, ________
I give you this ring to
wear as a sign of my love and commitment.
________ Place the ring
on his finger and repeat after me, ________
give you this ring to
wear as a sign of my love and commitment
In as much a you
________ and you ________ have consented in Holy Matrimony
and have witnessed the same before God,
Family and Friends
By the virtue of the
authority vested in me by the State of California
I now pronounce you
Husband and Wife. Therefore what God has joined together
let man not separate
You may now kiss your
bride
Please face each other
Let us bow our heads
May the Lord bless and keep you,
and be gracious to you.
May his love always shine upon you.
May he turn his face
toward you and give you
Happiness and Peace,
Amen
________ and ________
Please turn and face your
guests
It gives me great
pleasure to be the first to present you to
Mr. & Mrs. _____________
The Civil or Basic Ceremony
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Religious or Traditional Ceremony |
Commitment Ceremony |
Sand Ceremony Giving
of the Rose Ceremony | Lighting of
the Candles Ceremony |
Wishing of the Stones Ceremony
Themes |
Vow Renewal Ceremony
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