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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
VOW RENEWAL CEREMONY
Let this be a day of gladness, thanksgiving, possibility,
and good fortune for all of us, but especially for (Groom)
and (Bride), who are here to renew and celebrate their love.
Just as spring blossoms anew after a harsh winter, so must
spouses renew their love for each other in their daily
lives. Today marks the ________ anniversary of your marriage
vows and today you renew your vows and love as husband and
wife. Today begins the new spring of this year's love. So
may it be renewed each day in your hearts.
Vows:
Groom and Bride, have you come here freely and with the
intention of a renewal of your marriage vows? (Both answer,
We Have)
Will you continue to love and honor each other as man and
wife every day as you have promised to do? (Both answer, We
Do.)
Will you love, comfort and honor, keeping each other forever
more? (Both answer, We Will)
Groom do you again take Bride as your wife, will you
continue to be faithful to her in tender love and honor,
offering encouragement and companionship and will you
continue to live with her and cherish her? (Groom answers I
do)
Bride do you again take Groom as your husband, will you
continue to be faithful to him in tender love and honor,
offering encouragement and companionship and will you
continue to live with him and cherish him? (Bride answers I
do)
Pronouncement:
May your joys be sweet as spring flowers that grow
As bright as a fire when winter winds blow
As countless as leaves that float down in the fall
As serene as the Love that keeps watch over all.
I now pronounce that you have today reaffirmed your life
commitment to one another, go forth in love and friendship
for the rest of the days of your lives.
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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