Saturday 30 July 2016

Sample Wedding Ceremonies

Lindsay
had a lot of input and was the first to pick the tree planting ceremony instead of unity sand or unity candles.
Marriage Ceremony Lindsay & Kegan Greeting
Love is the reason we are here. In marriage, we not only say, "I love you today", but also, "I promise to love you for all of our tomorrows." Love isn't just a happily ever after fairy tale but it’s the experience of writing your own happily ever after. It's not one moment — not even this moment, it’s every moment. Big ones like saying "I love you," getting engaged, getting married — but mostly love is the millions of little moments of being kind, putting each other first, not keeping a record of wrongs, not being rude, being patient and not giving up on the love that brought you to the big moments.
Often marriage is viewed as the union of two people. Yet a marriage not only unites the couple, it unites families and friends also. The care, support, and nurture of each of your families are now extended to include another member. The life that each of you has experienced individually will now be inseparable and as you walk hand in hand along your new path, your marriage offers unique and wonderful opportunities to increase the number of loving caring relationships you have in your lives.
Today Kegan and Lindsay are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of their lives with each other and honor their children as well. We would like to recognize that Lily and Jason will share in this marriage also; you are a family drawn together by love and held together by devotion.
Giving Away
Who gives this woman to be married to this man?
Statement of Intention
PLEASE JOIN HANDS
Kegan & Lindsay remember; never go to bed angry, Let your love be stronger than your anger, compromise, believe the best, confide in each other, be best friends and say I love you every day.
Kegan, Do you intend to take this woman whose hands you hold to be your lawful wedded wife; to love, honor, and protect her through sunshine and shadow alike; keeping yourself unto her alone until death shall separate you? If so, answer “I Do”
Lindsay, Do you intend to take this man, whose hands you hold, to be your lawful wedded husband; to love, honor, and protect him through sunshine and shadow alike, keeping yourself unto him alone, until death shall separate you? If so, answer “I Do”
Will your family and friends support and uphold Kegan & Lindsay in their marriage now and in the years to come?" If so, answer “We Do”

Vows
Kegan, repeat after me: I Kegan, take you, Lindsay, to be my wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, excluding all others, as long as we both shall live.
Lindsay, repeat after me: I Lindsay, take you Kegan, to be my husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, excluding all others, as long as we both shall live.

Rings
You have chosen to seal your vows by the giving and receiving of rings. The ring forms a perfect circle, without a beginning or an end, and is a symbol of eternity that signifies the duration of the commitment you are making.
Kegan, You have the privilege of placing this ring on Lindsay’s, finger in virtue of the exclusive covenant relationship into which you now enter. Repeat after me: I give you this ring, as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and with all that I have, I will honor you.
Likewise, Lindsay, You have the privilege of placing this ring on Kegan’s, finger in virtue of the exclusive covenant relationship into which you now enter. Repeat after me: I give you this ring, as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and with all that I have, I will honor you.
Prayer of Blessing – by the minister
Pronouncement
And now, by the authority invested in me as a minister of the Gospel, and in accordance with the laws of the Province of New Brunswick, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.
Signing of the Marriage License
Tree Planting
At this time Kegan, Lindsay, Lily, and Jason are going to water a tree they have planted to commemorate their love and commitment to each other and their family. As this tree grows strong and endures whatever life brings its way may it represent this family’s strength and endurance and be a constant reminder the commitment they made today.
Introduction
It is my pleasure to introduce to you, for the very first time, Mr. and Mrs. Klassen and Family.
Recessional
Marriage Ceremony Tyler & Fantasha
Greeting
We have come together to witness the joining together of this man and this woman in the bond of marriage. Love is the reason we are here today. In marriage we not only say, "I love you today", but also, "I promise to love you for all of our tomorrows."
Let us be reminded of a familiar portion of scripture in Corinthians known as the love chapter. . . Love is patient. Love is kind. Love isn't jealous. It doesn't sing its own praises. It isn't arrogant. It isn't rude. It doesn't think about itself. It isn't irritable. It doesn't keep track of wrongs. It isn't happy when injustice is done, but it is happy with the truth. Love never stops being patient, never stops believing, never stops hoping, never gives up. Love never comes to an end. . . So these three things remain: faith, hope, and love. But the best one of these is love.
Giving Away
Who gives this woman to be married to this man?
Statement of Intention
PLEASE JOIN HANDS
Tyler & Fantasha remember to believe the best,
confide in each other, be best friends and say I love you every day.
Tyler, Do you intend to take this woman whose hands you hold to be your lawful wedded wife; to love, honor, and protect her through sunshine and shadow alike; keeping yourself unto her alone until death shall separate you? If so, answer “I Do”
Fantasha, Do you intend to take this man, whose hands you hold, to be your lawful wedded husband; to love, honor, and protect him through sunshine and shadow alike, keeping yourself unto him alone, until death shall separate you? If so, answer “I Do”
Will you family and friends support and uphold Tyler & Fantasha in their marriage now and in the years to come?" If so, answer “We Do”
Vows
Tyler, repeat after me: I Tyler, take you Fantasha, to be my wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, excluding all others, as long as we both shall live.
Fantasha, repeat after me: I Fantasha, take you Tyler, to be my husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, excluding all others, as long as we both shall live.
Rings
You have chosen to seal you vows by the giving and
receiving of rings. The ring forms a perfect circle, without a beginning or an end, and is a symbol of eternity that signifies the duration of the commitment you are making.
Tyler, You have the privilege of placing this ring on Fantasha’s, finger in virtue of the exclusive covenant relationship into which you now enter. Repeat after me: I give you this ring, as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and with all that I have, I will honor you.
Likewise, Fantasia, You have the privilege of placing this ring on Tyler’s, finger in virtue of the exclusive covenant relationship into which you now enter. Repeat after me: I give you this ring, as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and with all that I have, I will honor you.
Prayer of Blessing – by the minister

Pronouncement
And now, by the authority invested in me as a
minister of the Gospel, and in accordance with the laws of the Province of New Brunswick, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.

Signing of the Marriage License
Introduction
It is my pleasure to introduce to you, for the very
the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Embree.

Recessional
Marriage Ceremony Mathieu & Laura    
Introduction:
Love is the reason we are here. In marriage, we not
only say, "I love you today", but also, "I promise to love you for all of our tomorrows." 
There is a familiar portion of scripture known as the love chapter found in Corinthians let us be reminded of it; Love is patient. Love is kind. Love isn't jealous. It doesn't sing its own praises. It isn't arrogant. It isn't rude. It doesn't think about itself. It isn't irritable. It doesn't keep track of wrongs. It isn't happy when injustice is done, but it is happy with the truth. Love never stops being patient, never stops believing, never stops hoping, never gives up. Love never comes to an end. . . So these three things remain faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Mathieu and Laura, you have been on an amazing journey together and your love has brought you to this place, standing before God, Family, and Friends committing your lives to each other. 
Ecclesiastes 4:9 tells us; that two are better than one.  Mathieu and Laura have figured this out and stand before us committing to a lifelong journey. 
Giving away:
Who gives this woman to be married to this man?     
Statement of Intention: 
PLEASE JOIN HANDS 
Mathieu, Do you intend to take this woman whose hand you hold to be your lawful wedded wife; to love, honor, and protect her through sunshine and shadow alike; keeping yourself unto her alone until death shall separate you? If so, answer “I Do”  Laura, Do you intend to take this man, whose hand you hold, to be your lawful wedded husband; to love, honor, and protect him through sunshine and shadow alike, keeping yourself unto him alone, until death shall separate you? If so, answer “I Do” 
Vows: 
Mathieu, repeat after me: I Mathieu, take you Laura, to be my wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, excluding all others, as long as we both shall live. 
Laura, repeat after me: I Laura, take you Mathieu, to be my husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, excluding all others, as long as we both shall live.
Rings: 
You have chosen to seal you vows by the giving and receiving of rings. The ring forms a perfect circle, without a beginning or an end, and is a symbol of eternity that signifies the duration of the commitment you are making. 
Mathieu, you have the privilege of placing this ring on Laura’s, finger in virtue of the exclusive covenant relationship into which you now enter. Repeat after me: I give you this ring, as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and with all that I have, I will honor you.  Likewise, Laura, You have the privilege of placing this ring on Mathieu's, finger in virtue of the exclusive covenant relationship into which you now enter. Repeat after me: I give you this ring, as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and with all that I have, I will honor you.
Hands: 
Laura please take Mathieu’s hands in yours (palms up) Laura look at these hands as a gift, These are the hands that will work alongside yours, as together you build your future, as together you laugh and cry, and together you share your innermost secrets and dreams. Mathieu please take Laura’s hands (palms up) Mathieu look at these hands as a gift, These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness, as she promises her love and commitment to you all the days of her life.
Mathieu and Laura, in your journey of life together, remind yourselves often of the love that brought you together. Give the highest priority to your love. When challenges come, remember to focus on what is right between you. In this way, you can ride out the storms. And when clouds hide the sun in your lives - remember, even if you lose sight of it for a moment, the sun is always there.    
Unity Sand with Children: 
Mathieu & Laura, today you are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other and honor your children as well. Your family relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand; each representing all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be and another container for each of your boys. Keaton and Theo will share in this marriage also. They will now come forward to help us with the Blending of the Sands. Your new family commitment and love will have a deep influence upon them and their lives. In order for the home to be a happy one, it is essential that there be love, understanding and respect between the children and the adults.  As you each hold your sand the separate containers represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique.  As you combine your sand together, your lives also join together as one family. You may now blend the sand together symbolizing the uniting of Mom, Dad,  Keaton and Theo into one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage and your family be.   
A short Prayer of Blessing   
Pronouncement:
And now, by the authority invested in me as a minister of the Gospel, and in accordance with the laws of the Province of New Brunswick I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride. 
Signing of the Marriage License: 
Amy St Germain is now coming to sing All of Me, by John Legend while we sign the Marriage License 
Introduction: 
It is my pleasure to introduce to you Mr. and Mrs. Berube. 
Recessional 
Marriage Ceremony Carrie and Craig
Greeting
We have come together in the presence of God to witness the joining together of this man and this woman in the bond of marriage.  Love is the reason we are here.  In marriage we not only say, "I love you today", but also, "I promise to love you for all of our tomorrows." 
Let us be reminded of a familiar portion of scripture in Corinthians known as the love chapter. . . Love is patient. Love is kind. Love isn't jealous. It doesn't sing its own praises. It isn't arrogant. It isn't rude. It doesn't think about itself. It isn't irritable. It doesn't keep track of wrongs. It isn't happy when injustice is done, but it is happy with the truth. Love never stops being patient, never stops believing, never stops hoping, never gives up. Love never comes to an end. . . So these three things remain: faith, hope, and love. But the best one of these is love.
A marriage is not only the joining together of two individuals, it is also a joining together of two families. The care, support, and nurture of each of your families are now extended to include another member. 
Giving Away
Who gives this woman to be married to this man?
Statement of Intention
PLEASE JOIN HANDS Craig and Carrie remember to: Never go to bed angry, Let your love be stronger than your anger, compromise, believe the best,  confide in each other, be best friends and say I love you every day.   
Craig, Do you intend to take this woman whose hand you hold to be your lawful wedded wife; to love, honor, and protect her through sunshine and shadow alike; keeping yourself unto her alone until death shall separate you? If so, answer “I Do”
Carrie, Do you intend to take this man, whose hand you hold, to be your lawful wedded husband; to love, honor, and protect him through sunshine and shadow alike, keeping yourself unto him alone, until death shall separate you? If so, answer “I Do” 
Vows 
Craig, repeat after me: I Craig, take you, Carrie, to be my wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, excluding all others, as long as we both shall live.
Carrie, repeat after me: I Carrie, take you, Craig, to be my husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, excluding all others, as long as we both shall live.
Rings
You have chosen to seal your vows by the giving and receiving of rings. The ring forms a perfect circle, without a beginning or an end, and is a symbol of eternity that signifies the duration of the commitment you are making.
Craig, You have the privilege of placing this ring on Carrie’s, finger in virtue of the exclusive covenant relationship into which you now enter. Repeat after me: I give you this ring, as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and with all that I have, I will honor you.
Likewise, Carrie, You have the privilege of placing this ring on Craig’s, finger in virtue of the exclusive covenant relationship into which you now enter. Repeat after me: I give you this ring, as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and with all that I have, I will honor you.
Prayer of Blessing – by the minister
Unity Sand
Craig & Carrie today you are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other. Your relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand; each representing all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. Each one holds its own unique beauty, strength, and character. They can stand on their own and be whole, without the need of anything else. When the two are blended together they represent an entirely new and extraordinary love relationship. Each grain of sand brings to the mixture a lasting beauty that forever enriches the combination. Craig and Carrie pick up the containers of sand You each hold your separate containers of sand represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique. As you now combine your sand together, your lives also join together as one. You may now blend the sand together symbolizing your once solitary journeys now becoming one of companionship, as you walk a single path together into your future. The life that each of you has experienced individually will now be inseparably and as walk hand in hand along the path of your marriage – united and strong husband and wife, may you be happy, blessed and as inseparable as these grains of sand.
Pronouncement
And now, by the authority invested in me as a minister of the Gospel, and in accordance with the laws of the Province of New Brunswick, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.
READING 
At this time Friend of the bride and groom, Sarah Hourihan is coming to do a reading. . . 
Today is a day you will always remember The greatest in anyone's life, You'll start off the day just two people in love And end it as Husband and Wife, It's a brand new beginning the start of a journey With moments to cherish and treasure And although there'll be times when you both disagree These will surely be outweighed by pleasure You'll have heard many words of the advice in the past When the secrets of marriage were spoken But you know that the answers lie hidden inside Where the bond of true love lies unbroken So live happy forever as lovers and friends It's the dawn of a new life for you As you stand there together with love in your eyes From the moment you whisper 'I do' And with luck, all your hopes, and your dreams can be real May success find its way to your hearts Tomorrow can bring you the greatest of joys But today is the day it all starts
Signing of the Marriage License
Introduction 
It is my pleasure to introduce to you, for the very first time, Mr. and Mrs. Monahan
Recessional
Marriage Ceremony Nathan & Tara    

 Introduction:
We have come together in the presence of God to witness the joining together of this man and this woman in the bond of marriage. 
Love is the reason we are here. In marriage, we not only say, "I love you today", but also, "I promise to love you for all of our tomorrows." 
There is a familiar portion of scripture known as the love chapter found in Corinthians let us be reminded of it; Love is patient. Love is kind. Love isn't jealous. It doesn't sing its own praises. It isn't arrogant. It isn't rude. It doesn't think about itself. It isn't irritable. It doesn't keep track of wrongs. It isn't happy when injustice is done, but it is happy with the truth. Love never stops being patient, never stops believing, never stops hoping, never gives up. Love never comes to an end. . . So these three things remain faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Giving away:
Who gives this woman to be married to this man? 
Statement of Intention: 
PLEASE JOIN HANDS 
Nathan, Do you intend to take this woman whose hands you hold to be your lawful wedded wife; to love, honor, and protect her through sunshine and shadow alike; keeping yourself unto her alone until death shall separate you? If so, answer “I Do” 
Tara, Do you intend to take this man, whose hands you hold, to be your lawful wedded husband; to love, honor, and protect him through sunshine and shadow alike, keeping yourself unto him alone, until death shall separate you? If so, answer “I Do” 
Vows:
 Nathan, repeat after me: I Nathan, take you, Tara, to be my wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, excluding all others, as long as we both shall live. 
Tara, repeat after me: I Tara, take you, Nathan, to be my husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, excluding all others, as long as we both shall live.
Rings:
 You have chosen to seal your vows by the giving and receiving of rings. The ring forms a perfect circle, without a beginning or an end, and is a symbol of eternity that signifies the duration of the commitment you are making. 
Nathan, look at these hands as a gift, these are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness, as she promises her love and commitment to you all the days of her life. You have the privilege of placing this ring on Tara’s, finger in virtue of the exclusive covenant relationship into which you now enter. Repeat after me: I give you this ring, as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and with all that I have, I will honor you. 
Likewise, Tara, look at these hands as a gift, these are the hands that will work alongside yours, as together you build your future, as together you laugh and cry, and together you share your innermost secrets and dreams. You have the privilege of placing this ring on Nathan's, finger in virtue of the exclusive covenant relationship into which you now enter. Repeat after me: I give you this ring, as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and with all that I have, I will honor you.
Nathan and Tara in your journey of life together, remind yourselves often of the love that brought you together. Give the highest priority to your love. When challenges come, remember to focus on what is right between you. In this way, you can ride out the storms. And when clouds hide the sun in your lives - remember, even if you lose sight of it for a moment, the sun is always there. 
Unity Sand with Child: 
Nathan & Tara, today you are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other and honor your daughter as well. Your family relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these three individual containers of sand; each representing all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. Your commitment and love will have a deep influence on Layla’s life. In order for the home to be a happy one, it is essential that there be love, understanding, and respect between children and parents, today you are showing your commitment to that unity. As you each hold your sand the separate containers represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique.  You may now blend the sand together symbolizing the uniting of Mom, Dad, and daughter into one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage and your family be.   
A short Prayer of Blessing   
Pronouncement:
And now, by the authority invested in me as a minister of the Gospel, and in accordance with the laws of the Province of New Brunswick, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride. 
Signing of the Marriage License 
Introduction: 
It is my pleasure to introduce to you Mr. and Mrs. Gionet.  
Recessional 

Marriage Ceremony Nick & Dianna
Nick and Dianna’s Mothers come and light the two outer candles Unity Candles
Introduction:
Love is the reason we are here. In marriage, we not only say, "I love you today", but also, "I promise to love you for all of our tomorrows."
There is a familiar portion of scripture known as the love chapter found in Corinthians let us be reminded of it; Love is patient. Love is kind. Love isn't jealous. It doesn't sing its own praises. It isn't arrogant. It isn't rude. It doesn't think about itself. It isn't irritable. It doesn't keep track of wrongs. It isn't happy when injustice is done, but it is happy with the truth. Love never stops being patient, never stops believing, never stops hoping, never gives up. Love never comes to an end. . . So these three things remain faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Nick & Dianna, you have been on an amazing journey together and your love has brought you to this place, standing before God, Family, and Friends committing your lives to each other.
Ecclesiastes 4:9 tells us; that two are better than one. Nick and Dianna have figured this out and stand before us committing to a lifelong journey.
Giving away:
Who gives this woman to be married to this man?
Statement of Intention:
PLEASE JOIN HANDS
Nick, Do you intend to take this woman whose hand you hold to be your lawful wedded wife; to love, honor, and protect her through sunshine and shadow alike; keeping yourself unto her alone until death shall separate you? If so, answer “I Do”
Dianna, Do you intend to take this man, whose hand you hold, to be your lawful wedded husband; to love, honor, and protect him through sunshine and shadow alike, keeping yourself unto him alone, until death shall separate you? If so, answer “I Do”
“Will your family and friends support and uphold Nick & Dianna in their marriage now and in the years to come?" If so please answer “We Do”
Vows:
Nick, repeat after me: I Nick, take you Dianna, to be my wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, excluding all others, as long as we both shall live.
Dianna, repeat after me: I Dianna, take you, Nick, to be my husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, excluding all others, as long as we both shall live.
COIN EXCHANGE:
Now let us do the exchange of the Arras, which is a traditional Hispanic wedding custom.
Diana’s Grandfather, who is unable to attend the wedding has gifted these Arras to the couple, wishing them prosperity and well-being throughout their marriage.
These 13 coins are also a reminder of good stewardship for all couples; they are a sign of mutual support and responsibility to each other, their children and the world around them.
May God Grant Nick & Diana not only materials possessions but abundant spiritual strength, which these coins symbolize, so that they may bless others. You hold these coins in your hands as a sign that your blessings will no longer be held separately but together.
Nick repeat after me: Diana, take these arras as a sign of God's blessing and of my total dedication to you, the care of our home and the welfare of our children so that we will never lack necessities in our life together.
Dianna repeat after me: Nick, I accept and will treasure these coins as a reminder of our commitment to share God's gifts and life´s responsibilities together.
In exchanging these coins, Nick and Diana are essentially saying, "What's mine is yours and what's yours is mine." God bless these coins knowing that they are symbolic of the unlimited good the universe has in store for this loving couple.
Rings:
You have chosen to seal your vows by the giving and receiving of rings. The ring forms a perfect circle, without a beginning or an end, and is a symbol of eternity that signifies the duration of the commitment you are making.
Nick, you have the privilege of placing this ring on Dianna’s, finger in virtue of the exclusive covenant relationship into which you now enter. Repeat after me: I give you this ring, as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and with all that I have, I will honor you.
Likewise, Dianna, You have the privilege of placing this ring on Nick's, finger in virtue of the exclusive covenant relationship into which you now enter. Repeat after me: I give you this ring, as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and with all that I have, I will honor you.
Unity Candles:
The two outer candles represent both your lives in this moment. They are two distinct lights, each capable of going their separate ways. As you join now in marriage, there is a merging of these two lights into one light. From now on your thoughts shall be for each other rather than your individual selves. Your plans shall be mutual, your joys and sorrows shall be shared alike. As you each take a candle and together light the center one, you will extinguish your own candles, thus letting the center candle represent the union of your lives into one. One light cannot be divided; neither shall your lives be divided but a united testimony in your home. May the radiance of this one light be a testimony of your unity.
A Prayer of Blessing
Pronouncement:
And now, by the authority invested in me as a minister of the Gospel, and in accordance with the laws of the Province of New Brunswick, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.
Signing of the Marriage License
Introduction:
It is my pleasure to introduce to you Mr. and Mrs. Learmouth.
Recessional

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