Things I might use

During Ceremony

Saysomething like there are many very special people in the life of the bride and groom, some they knew others they learned about through the precious memory of others but all have helped shaped their lives. Many of the special people they knew are physically here today. Others have been called home. At this time the bride and groom wish to honor their __(her father)________ who have been called home. __Tonya___ and _Joseph___ have their __(her father)__ with them in their hearts and know they are here in spirit. __Tonya__ and __Joseph___will now light a candle which will represent the presence of their __(her father)___ during the Rite of Marriage.



Corinthians 1
Chapter 13
Verses 4-8:
Love is patient
love is kind.
It does not envy
it does not boast
and it is not proud.
Love is not rude
nor is it self-seeking.
Love is not easily angered
and it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil
but rejoices with the truth.
Love always protects
always trusts
always hopes
and always perseveres.
Love never fails
Amen.

I, ________, take you, __________, to be my wife/husband.
With deepest joy I receive you into my life that together
we may be one. I promise you my love, my fullest devotion, and my tenderest care.
I pledge to you my life as a loving and faithful wife/husband.
To laugh with you in joy, to grieve with you in sorrow,
To grow with you in love, to be faithful to you alone,
For as long as we both shall live.



Ring Ceremony:
Minister: "The wedding ring is a symbol of eternity. It is an outward sign of an inward and spiritual bond which unites two hearts in endless love. And now as a token of your love and of your deep desire to be forever united in heart and soul, you ___, may place a ring on the finger of your bride."
Groom: "____, I give you this ring in God's name, as a symbol of all that we have promised and all that we shall share. May it serve as a reminder that you are never again alone. Let my heart be your shelter, my arms be your home. I give you my heart until the end of time.”"

Minister: "By the same token ____, you may place a ring on the finger of your groom."
Bride: "____, I give you this ring in God's name, as a symbol of all that we have promised and all that we shall share. May it serve as a reminder that you are never again alone. Let my heart be your shelter, my arms be your home. I give you my heart until the end of time.”