Ceremony printed with permission from the couple
Officiant: Greetings!
Today is the celebration of a Mutual Respect, Friendship, Passion, and Unconditional Love that two individuals, ___________ and ___________, share with each other.
Both ________ and ________ hold Family and Friends as the cornerstones of Life, and your presence at their Wedding today supports their belief in these intrinsic values, that each hold dearly to their hearts. Thank you for sharing this Day with them.
We are here today to witness and to celebrate the joining of ___________ and ________in the union of marriage, an age old ritual symbolizing the connectedness of two Soul Mates. ___________ and __________, kindred spirits connected through kindness, compassion, humor, respect, friendship, faith, and Love, today decrees the miracle of their oneness.
_________ and _________ are aware of their fortunate circumstance; they have found themselves blessed to be in a relationship founded on friendship, and cemented in trust, respect, and love. They’re entwined yet separate; unique individual’s that complement each other and offer each other room for growth. Two people encouraging each other, sharing in each other’s dreams and hopes. Two people supporting each other, un-endingly, through both the sweet and bitter times of life. Two people emerging as one, from this day forward.
As __________ and ________enter into marriage, they do so with Maid of Honor ________, and Best Man __________ at their sides. This demonstrates their mutual acceptance of and by community, and validates that Kindred Spirits ethereally unite, be it by familial design or through the bonds of friendship.
The ring has long been a symbol of oneness. Its circular design represents the sun, the moon, and the earth. Placed upon ones finger, the ring symbolizes the contractual and sacred vows of marriage. With the following exchange of rings, __________ and _________ are committing to the vestiges of Marriage:
Officiant: _________would you please present the Bride’s ring to the Groom.
Officiant: ________please repeat after me while placing the ring on ________’s finger
______, with this ring, I give to you my everlasting love, support, humor, hope, strength, trust, commitment, and friendship. You are my soul mate, and I value you and your vibrant spirit. Love is real not fade away.
Do you ______ then take _______ to be your wife?
Groom’s response: I DO
Officiant: ______would you please present the Groom’s ring to the Bride.
Officiant: ________ please repeat after me while placing the ring on _______s finger.
________, with this ring, I give to you my everlasting love, support, humor, hope, strength, trust, commitment, and friendship. You are my soul mate, and I value you and your vibrant spirit. Love is real not fade away.
Do you ______ then take _____ to be your husband?
Brides response: I DO
Officiant:
With these vows of love and trust, and the giving and receiving of rings - by the power vested in me by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I now pronounce you husband and wife.
You may kiss the bride.
Ladies & Gentlemen, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Mr. and Mrs. ____________________________________
