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Text in italics are words spoken by the Bride & Groom or Ceremony participants other than the Celebrant. Text in { } are words spoken by the Celebrant to the guests, and generally explain what is happening or about to happen in the Ceremony. Text in [ ] are actions by the Bride & Groom, Celebrant, or other Ceremony participants. All other text are words spoken by the Celebrant directly addressing the Bride & Groom, and/or the guests.
Processional
Opening Words
Welcome everyone.
We are gathered together here
in the site of God
to join together
Jason Full Name and Kelli Full Name
in holy matrimony.
Love is a miraculous gift,
and a wedding
is the celebration
of that magic,
and that's what we're here to do
today.
We are gathered together
to be overjoyed for
and with
Kelli and Jason,
who are so wonderfully suited to one another
that it's a pure delight
for the rest of us to see
how ebulliently happy
two people can be.
They are the embodiment of true romance
which matured
becomes love.
They are the example of the love
that
in its lightheartedness
dissolves the notion of love
as hard work.
They are the promise
of possibility,
the expectation
of joyful surprise.
We're here to celebrate,
to honor,
to laugh,
to dance,
and to be glad
because the inevitable
has happened.
Love is alive and well,
Kelli and Jason are here to prove it,
and we are here
to celebrate with them.
Remembrances
{At this time,
Jason and Kelli have asked
that we take a moment
to close our eyes
and bring to mind any loved ones
who could not be here today.}
[Moment Of Silence]
Though they are absent physically,
we invoke,
through our thoughts and prayers,
their loving presence.
We pray that God might multiply beyond measure
the blessings from these loved ones
to this loving couple, and any children
who might one day be a part
of this union.
Now,
from our hearts,
we ourselves visualize
and sanctify
all the blessing we would bestow on Jason and Kelli
in their lives as a couple
and a family.
And in our sincere desire to bless,
we in turn,
are also blessed.
Amen.
Presentation of the Bride
Who gives this woman to be married to this man?
[Kelli's Father Stands]
Kelli's Dad: Her Mother and I.
Expression of Intent
[Kelli Hands Bouquet to M of Honor Jennifer]
[Kelli and Jason Face Each Other and Join Hands]
{At this time, Jason and Kelli
will make public
their intention to marry.}
Jason,
do you take Kelli
to be your wife?
Do you promise to love,
honor,
cherish,
and protect her,
forsaking all others
and holding only unto her
forevermore?
Jason: I do.
Kelli,
do you take Jason
to be your husband?
Do you promise to love,
honor,
cherish,
and protect him,
forsaking all others
and holding only unto him
forevermore?
Kelli: I do.
Vows
{And now, Jason and Kelli will say their wedding vows...}
Jason, please repeat after me...
I, Jason, take thee, Kelli, to be my wedded wife;
to have and to hold, from this day forward;
for better, for worse; for richer, for poorer;
in sickness and in health; to love and to cherish,
and I promise my love to you.
Kelli, please repeat after me...
I, Kelli, take thee, Jason, to be my wedded husband;
to have and to hold, from this day forward;
for better, for worse; for richer, for poorer;
in sickness and in health; to love and to cherish,
and I promise my love to you.
Blessing of the Rings
{At this time,
I'd like to bless,
and say some words about
the importance and symbolism
of the rings that Kelli and Jason
are about to exchange}
These rings
by their shape,
are a symbol of undying love
that exists between you.
The substance of which they are composed
is a symbol of purity,
which shall ever characterize your minds
and hearts
in all your relationships
together.
Kelli and Jason,
as these circles are designed without an ending,
they speak of eternity.
May the incorruptible substance of these rings
represent a love
glowing with increasing luster
through the years.
Bless these rings
which you give to each other
as the sign of your love,
trust,
and faithfulness.
Exchange Of The Rings
{And now,
Jason and Kelli
will exchange their wedding rings}
[Celebrant Hands Kelli's Ring to Jason]
Jason, please place the ring on the tip of Kelli's finger,
and repeat after me...
I give you this ring as a sign of my love and faithfulness.
[Celebrant Hands Jason's Ring to Kelli]
Kelli, please place the ring on the tip of Jason's finger,
and repeat after me...
I give you this ring as a sign of my love and faithfulness.
Pronouncement of Marriage
{At this time we come to the Pronouncement of Marriage.
The Pronouncement is my public, and legal, proclamation
that Kelli and Jason are married.
It is the exact moment
of Marriage...}
Jason and Kelli,
now that you have heard the words about love and marriage,
now that you have shown us the example of your love
and celebrated your union
by reciting your vows,
and giving each other your beautiful rings,
it is with great joy and happiness
that I now pronounce you
husband and wife.
Permission to Kiss
Jason,
you may kiss your bride!
Presentation of the New Couple
[Kelli Takes Bouquet back from M of Honor]
[Kelli & Jason Turn and Face Their Guests]
Ladies and gentlemen,
It is my pleasure to present to you,
for the first time as husband and wife...
Jason & Kelli Last Name!
Recessional
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We're here to celebrate,
to honor,
to laugh,
to dance,
and to be glad
because the inevitable
has happened.
Love is alive and well,
Kelli and Jason are here to prove it,
and we are here
to celebrate with them.
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