Sample religious ceremony.
Celebrant: We are all gathered here today in the presence of God to witness the marriage of brides name and grooms name and to ask Him to bestow his blessings upon them.
Marriage is a promise, made in the hearts of two people who love each other, which takes a lifetime to fulfill. Within the circle of its love, marriage encompasses all of life's most important realtionships. A wife and husband are each others lover, teacher, listener, critic, and best friend.
Brides name and grooms name, in the days ahead of you, there will be times of difficulty and conflict. When you find yourselves in these situations, I ask you reflect on this marriage advice:
Let your love be stronger than your anger.
Learn the wisdom of compromise, for it is better to bend than to break.
Look for the best in your beloved rather than the worst.
Confide in your partner and ask for help when you need it.
Remember that true friendship is the basis for any lasting relationship.
Give your spouse the same courtesies and kindness that you bestow on your friends.
And remember to say "I love you" every day.
Celebrant: Please face each other and hold hands.
Grooms name, as you look at Brides name, repeat these words after me:
I, grooms name, take you Brides name, to be my wife,
In the presence of God, our family and friends,
I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner
in sickness and in health,
in good times and in bad,
and in joy as well as sorrow.
I promise to love you unconditionally,
to support you in your goals,
to honor and respect you,
to laugh with and cry with you,
to cherish you for as long as we both shall live.
Brides name, as you look at Grooms name, repeat these words after me:
I, Brides name, take you Grooms name, to be my husband,
In the presence of God, our family and friends,
I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner
in sickness and in health,
in good times and in bad,
and in joy as well as sorrow.
I promise to love you unconditionally,
to support you in your goals,
to honor and respect you,
to laugh with and cry with you,
to cherish you for as long as we both shall live.
Celebrant: May I have the rings please?
The ring is a symbol of unity which your two lives are now joined in an unbroken circle; in which, wherever you go, you will return to one another.
Grooms name as you place this ring upon brides name finger, please repeat after me.
Brides name, I offer this ring as a symbol of my love and devotion.
Let it always be a reminder of the vows that we have spoken today.
Brides name as you place this ring upon Grooms name finger, please repeat after me.
Grooms name, I offer this ring as a symbol of my love and devotion.
Let it always be a reminder of the vows that we have spoken today.
Celebrant: Brides name and Grooms name may your home be a haven of peace and your relationship be one of truth and understanding. May you enjoy length of days, fulfillment of hopes, and peace and content of mind as you day by day, live and fulfill the terms of this covenant you have made with one another.
And now, for as much as you have made your vows, each to the other, and have declared the same by giving and receiving your rings, I pronounce that you are husband and wife. Grooms name, you may kiss your bride!
Ladies and gentlemen I am very proud and honered to present to you for the first time Mr. and Mrs. and the name they want to be referred to!
Marriage is a promise, made in the hearts of two people who love each other, which takes a lifetime to fulfill. Within the circle of its love, marriage encompasses all of life's most important realtionships. A wife and husband are each others lover, teacher, listener, critic, and best friend.
Brides name and grooms name, in the days ahead of you, there will be times of difficulty and conflict. When you find yourselves in these situations, I ask you reflect on this marriage advice:
Let your love be stronger than your anger.
Learn the wisdom of compromise, for it is better to bend than to break.
Look for the best in your beloved rather than the worst.
Confide in your partner and ask for help when you need it.
Remember that true friendship is the basis for any lasting relationship.
Give your spouse the same courtesies and kindness that you bestow on your friends.
And remember to say "I love you" every day.
Celebrant: Please face each other and hold hands.
Grooms name, as you look at Brides name, repeat these words after me:
I, grooms name, take you Brides name, to be my wife,
In the presence of God, our family and friends,
I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner
in sickness and in health,
in good times and in bad,
and in joy as well as sorrow.
I promise to love you unconditionally,
to support you in your goals,
to honor and respect you,
to laugh with and cry with you,
to cherish you for as long as we both shall live.
Brides name, as you look at Grooms name, repeat these words after me:
I, Brides name, take you Grooms name, to be my husband,
In the presence of God, our family and friends,
I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner
in sickness and in health,
in good times and in bad,
and in joy as well as sorrow.
I promise to love you unconditionally,
to support you in your goals,
to honor and respect you,
to laugh with and cry with you,
to cherish you for as long as we both shall live.
Celebrant: May I have the rings please?
The ring is a symbol of unity which your two lives are now joined in an unbroken circle; in which, wherever you go, you will return to one another.
Grooms name as you place this ring upon brides name finger, please repeat after me.
Brides name, I offer this ring as a symbol of my love and devotion.
Let it always be a reminder of the vows that we have spoken today.
Brides name as you place this ring upon Grooms name finger, please repeat after me.
Grooms name, I offer this ring as a symbol of my love and devotion.
Let it always be a reminder of the vows that we have spoken today.
Celebrant: Brides name and Grooms name may your home be a haven of peace and your relationship be one of truth and understanding. May you enjoy length of days, fulfillment of hopes, and peace and content of mind as you day by day, live and fulfill the terms of this covenant you have made with one another.
And now, for as much as you have made your vows, each to the other, and have declared the same by giving and receiving your rings, I pronounce that you are husband and wife. Grooms name, you may kiss your bride!
Ladies and gentlemen I am very proud and honered to present to you for the first time Mr. and Mrs. and the name they want to be referred to!