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OPENING PRAYER:
WELCOME:
Family and friends, we are assembled here in the presence of God to unite this man and this woman in the holy bond of marriage, which is instituted by God, and to be held in honor among all people. As this couple stands before us and as they enter into this union they vow to be devoted to their love, to bear with each other’s weaknesses, To comfort each other in times of sorrow, to provide for each other, and to encourage each other with understanding throughout their lives.
To The Couple:
The bond of marriage requires tremendous faith in your abilities as an individual but, most importantly as a couple, a married couple. Marriage means bonded, united, not to stand alone and carry the weight of life on your own but, together. Share your thoughts, ideas, hopes, dreams and remember to always deal with all situations with love.
(Groom’s name), will have this woman to be your wife, and will you pledge your faithfulness to her in all love, tenderness and honor, in all duty and service, and cherish her in accordance with God in the holy bond of marriage?
Groom: I will.
Minister:
(Bride’s name), will you have this man to be your husband and will you pledge your faithfulness to him in all love, tenderness and honor, in all duty and service, and cherish him in accordance with God in the holy bond of marriage?
Bride: I will.
VOWS:
Groom: From this moment I_________, take you,__________ to be my best friend and my wedded wife, I pledge to honor , support and encourage you through our walk of life together when life becomes difficult I promise to be by your side, I promise to work at our love and always make you my priority in life and put no one before you I promise before God and these witnesses to be your loving, loyal and faithful husband, in prosperity or need, in joy or sorrow, in sickness and in health, as long as we both shall live, this is my vow.
Bride: From this moment I_________, take you,__________ to be my best friend and my wedded Husband, I pledge to honor , support and encourage you through our walk of life together when life becomes difficult I promise to be by your side, I promise to work at our love and always make you my priority in life and put no one before you I promise before God and these witnesses to be your loving, loyal and faithful wife, in prosperity or need, in joy or sorrow, in sickness and in health, as long as we both shall live, this is my vow.
RINGS:
(Rings shall be given to the minister)
Groom: As a symbol to the world of my undying love to you now and always, I pledge my constant faith and abiding love, with this ring, I thee wed.
Bride: As a symbol to the world of my undying love to you now and always, I pledge my constant faith and abiding love, with this ring, I thee wed.
MINISTER’S BLESSING:
What therefore God hath joined together, let no man put asunder.
PRAYER OF BENEDICTION:
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you always, Amen. II Cor. 13:14