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Traditonal Vows - with options Invocation (optional-for those who want to start with a brief prayer) Amen Welcoming (Option 1)Good evening. It is truly a blessing from heaven for two people to find one another and to love so deeply that they embrace the holy bond of marriage. That is why we are all here today, to witness and celebrate Bride and Groom's commitment to their union. On behalf of them, I welcome you all. Welcoming (Option 2)Good afternoon. We gather here Foundation (Option 1) Marriage is a gift from God, a miracle..... Foundation (Option 2) Marriage is the beginning of a new life,... Foundation (Option 3) Marriage is a supreme sharing, perhaps the greatest...... The Questions (Optional Question-Who gives this woman to be the bride of this man? (The father/parents stand up, respond "I/We do" and then are seated) Ring Ceremony And so we come Bride and Groom, to the presentation of rings by which you symbolize and bind your love.The circle has long been a symbol of spirit and the power of God. Bride, place the ring on Groom's finger and repeat after me: "With this ring, I pledge my love and faithfulness to you, today, tomorrow and always." Groom, place the ring on Bride's finger and repeat after me: "With this ring, I pledge my love and faithfulness to you, today, tomorrow and always." Questions/Ring Ceremony Combined Do you have your rings? (They respond, "Yes") The circle has long been a symbol of God. Vows (Couple can say their own prepared vows or choose from samples below. Vows may be; a) read entirely by minister; b) read phrase by phrase by minister and repeated by wedding partners;c) read entirely by wedding partners.) (Vows -Option 1) -Couple writes their own vows Possibly Bride and Groom, having thus committed themselves, now wish to declare their love for one another in words that they have written. (Vows -Option 2)Please join hands, look into each other's eyes, and repeat after me:From this day forward . . . . I make a promise . . . . (Vows -Option 3)From this day on .. . . I choose you to be my beloved soul mate . . . Minister's Blessing (Optional)Bride and Groom, you now have the Songs, Readings, Poems and Prayers (Optional) Pronouncement (Option 1) Bride and Groom, in the presence of God, ... Pronouncement (Option 2) Forasmuch as you, Bride and you, Groom,... Benediction (Option 1) May God's blessings rest upon you, .... Benediction (Option 2) May the Peace that passes all .... Benediction (Option 3) May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to ... Benediction (Option 4)The two of you are now joined in one unbroken circle. Conclusion: And now, ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to present to you for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. ________________. Web site contents © Copyright www.Vowsandveils.com Dec. 2009 |
