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Welcome today on this most joyful of days as we unite GROOM and BRIDE in the honorable estate of matrimony.. we welcome you who join us in body and Brides father joins us in loving spirit.
Like this garden, the love between GROOM and BRIDE
is the result of careful tending. This is a relationship that has
blossomed over time.
By being present at this celebration, a witness to
this union which unites two people and solidifies a family, we lend our
support to their foundation..
Lord our God, bless this union between GROOM and
BRIDE , and bless their children.
Short musical interlude
Declaration of intent/vows:
GROOM BRIDE , Will you face each other, join hands,
and repeat after me in unison:
Today I give you my hand
Today I give you my heart
I will start each day with a gentle touch and end
each day with a hug
From this day forward we will celebrate successes
together and seek comfort in times of Grief
We will create beautiful and lasting memories for
ourselves and our children
We will take time to reflect on the bound we have and
the love that will last a life time
(GROOM)
On this day I, GROOM, take you, BRIDE , to be my wife
(BRIDE )
On this day I, BRIDE , take you, GROOM, to be my
husband
BRIDE ’s vow to Daughter:
BRIDE :
Daughter, You are already an important part of our
family. I believe you feel welcome and included. Today, I want to say in
front of family and friends, that I love you as a daughter. I hope that I
will be an adult in your life that you choose to come to in times of
trouble and in times of celebration.
As a symbol of love I give you this ring today. Please wear it in
good health and as a reminder that you are loved by me, your father, son
and son .
Exchange of rings:
Ellie: The Legend of the Wedding Band
“In a fair and far off country many centuries ago, a
kind young King was married to a princess he loved so.
Together they lived happily until one day their
nation’s worst enemy would force the King to travel far way.
One night before he left, as he walked throughout the
palace grounds, He tossed into a moonlit pool some pebbles that he had
found.
As the lovely ripples widened from where the little
pebble fell: The King stood thinking quietly of the wife he loved so well.
And remembering the next day the surface he had seen,
He has a gold ring made to fit the finger of the Queen.
“There is no Ending or Beginning to the circle on
this band,” The king said to his wife, as he slipped it on her hand.
“And that’s why I have chosen this golden ring to be
a pledge to you that my love will last through all Eternity.”
And so, since then, a gold ring has been the symbol
of beauty, devotion, and the endlessness of Love.
May all the Love and Happiness you two have found
together, Like the circle of the wedding band, go on an on forever.”
< take ring from attendant>
GROOM, place this ring on BRIDE ’s finger and repeat
after me:
BRIDE , with this ring I symbolize our union as
husband and wife, for today, tomorrow, and all the years to come.
Please wear it as a reminder of our deep and abiding
love.
< take ring from attendant>
BRIDE , place this ring on GROOM’s finger and repeat
after me:
GROOM, with this ring I symbolize our union as
husband and wife, for today, tomorrow, and all the years to come.
Please wear it as a reminder of our deep and abiding
love.
Proclamation:
Colleen:
As GROOM and BRIDE have affirmed their love
with vows and rings before us and God I now pronounce them husband and
wife.
GROOM and BRIDE , you may now seal your commitment
with a kiss.
Tossing of coins:
Colleen:
Family and friends, we will now pass around coins, I
ask that everyone take one.
<pause until everyone has a coin>
The bride and groom ask that you toss the coin into
the water as you make a wish for equality and peace in the world.
Champagne Toast:
<Champagne (or juice) will be passed out to all>
Toast by maid of honor, best man, and Ursela
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