Traditional-Religious Ceremony sample
(Fr. Noel) Opening Remarks & Prayer:
Welcome family and friends of Audrey and Steven.
We have come together here this day to share in the celebration of a marriage. ----------- desiring to enter the holy relationship of a marriage, now present themselves before God and this fellowship of friends and relatives that their mutual consent to be united as husband and wife may be heard, witnessed and consecrated.
O God, we pray you will give _________unforgettable moments, unending dedication, and unselfish motives as they pledge their love to each another. In every way possible, make the house they build together a godly home—a place where hurts are healed with grace, a place where hearts are sealed with forgiveness, and a place where emotions feel safe when shared with honesty and gentleness. Keep their communication open—with each other as they make prayer and fidelity a constant priority, Amen
Memorial
(Fr. Noel) Remembering loved ones who have died or cannot be present:
I would like to take this moment to mention that there are those close to ______ who could not travel to be here today*, but whose thoughts and blessings are with them; and there are loved ones who are no longer here in body, but who are here in spirit**. Let us remember them now.
Please insert names:
Scripture Reading:
(Fr. Noel) Understanding of Marriage:
Your marriage relationship offers you the highest and most intimate experience of love. A growing bond of affection, trust and mutual concern can bring you into a fuller life than either of you can achieve alone. As you share with each other your creative differences, your life together can become richer, more complete and more soul-satisfying. Marriage in this high sense is a uniting on all levels of your being: body, mind, heart and spirit.
As you stand here, in this high moment, remember that love, loyalty and trust are the foundations of a happy and lasting marriage. As you strive to fulfill the commitment you make here today, your life together can be increasingly full of joy, of satisfaction and of peace. We pray that in all the events of life you will hold fast to the vision and promise of this, your wedding day.
(Fr. Noel) Declaration of Intent & Exchange of vows:
Traditional Vows
Groom:
I takeyou,-------,tobemyhusband,tohaveandtoholdfromthisday forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, so long as I live.
RING CEREMONY
You are about to give each other a wedding ring. Let this ring be a symbol of your unending love and devotion.
I bless these rings as a symbol of this affectionate union.
Groom With this ring, I thee wed and pledge my faithful love.
Bride With this ring, I thee wed and pledge m.y faithful love.
Just as these rings have no points of weakness, may your union be strong and may you be blessed with joy as you journey life together surrounded by the circle of your love ‘
(Fr. Noel) Nuptial Blessing:
Holy God, creator of the universe, maker of man and woman in your own likeness, source of blessing for married life, we humbly pray to you for this couple who today are united in marriage. May your fullest blessing come upon them so that they may together rejoice in your gift of married love. Make them ever thoughtful and gentle, patient and forbearing, regardful of each other's feelings and opinions, and lenient to each other's infirmities. Lord, may they both praise you when they are happy and turn to you in their sorrows .May they be glad that you help them in their work and know that you are with them in their needs. May they pray to you in the community of believers and be your witnesses in the world. May they reach old age in the company of their friends. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Pronouncement:
The Presentation
My dear friends, it is my pleasure to introduce you to Mr. and Mrs………………….
The Blessing
May God bless you and keep you.
May God's countenance shine upon you and be gracious to you.
May God look upon you with favor and grant you peace. Amen.
(Fr. Noel) Opening Remarks & Prayer:
Welcome family and friends of Audrey and Steven.
We have come together here this day to share in the celebration of a marriage. ----------- desiring to enter the holy relationship of a marriage, now present themselves before God and this fellowship of friends and relatives that their mutual consent to be united as husband and wife may be heard, witnessed and consecrated.
O God, we pray you will give _________unforgettable moments, unending dedication, and unselfish motives as they pledge their love to each another. In every way possible, make the house they build together a godly home—a place where hurts are healed with grace, a place where hearts are sealed with forgiveness, and a place where emotions feel safe when shared with honesty and gentleness. Keep their communication open—with each other as they make prayer and fidelity a constant priority, Amen
Memorial
(Fr. Noel) Remembering loved ones who have died or cannot be present:
I would like to take this moment to mention that there are those close to ______ who could not travel to be here today*, but whose thoughts and blessings are with them; and there are loved ones who are no longer here in body, but who are here in spirit**. Let us remember them now.
Please insert names:
Scripture Reading:
(Fr. Noel) Understanding of Marriage:
Your marriage relationship offers you the highest and most intimate experience of love. A growing bond of affection, trust and mutual concern can bring you into a fuller life than either of you can achieve alone. As you share with each other your creative differences, your life together can become richer, more complete and more soul-satisfying. Marriage in this high sense is a uniting on all levels of your being: body, mind, heart and spirit.
As you stand here, in this high moment, remember that love, loyalty and trust are the foundations of a happy and lasting marriage. As you strive to fulfill the commitment you make here today, your life together can be increasingly full of joy, of satisfaction and of peace. We pray that in all the events of life you will hold fast to the vision and promise of this, your wedding day.
(Fr. Noel) Declaration of Intent & Exchange of vows:
- Response: We have.
Traditional Vows
Groom:
- forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, so long as I live.
I takeyou,-------,tobemyhusband,tohaveandtoholdfromthisday forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, so long as I live.
RING CEREMONY
You are about to give each other a wedding ring. Let this ring be a symbol of your unending love and devotion.
I bless these rings as a symbol of this affectionate union.
Groom With this ring, I thee wed and pledge my faithful love.
Bride With this ring, I thee wed and pledge m.y faithful love.
Just as these rings have no points of weakness, may your union be strong and may you be blessed with joy as you journey life together surrounded by the circle of your love ‘
(Fr. Noel) Nuptial Blessing:
Holy God, creator of the universe, maker of man and woman in your own likeness, source of blessing for married life, we humbly pray to you for this couple who today are united in marriage. May your fullest blessing come upon them so that they may together rejoice in your gift of married love. Make them ever thoughtful and gentle, patient and forbearing, regardful of each other's feelings and opinions, and lenient to each other's infirmities. Lord, may they both praise you when they are happy and turn to you in their sorrows .May they be glad that you help them in their work and know that you are with them in their needs. May they pray to you in the community of believers and be your witnesses in the world. May they reach old age in the company of their friends. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Pronouncement:
- Now that you have spoken the words and performed the rites that unite your lives, now, by the power of your love and the commitment you have made, It is my legal right and our privilege to declare your marriage to be valid and binding, and declare you to be husband and wife.
The Presentation
My dear friends, it is my pleasure to introduce you to Mr. and Mrs………………….
The Blessing
May God bless you and keep you.
May God's countenance shine upon you and be gracious to you.
May God look upon you with favor and grant you peace. Amen.
