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Hon. Mark Ovard (817 797-7720
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(This non-denomination
Christian ceremony takes about 9-17 minutes, depending upon whether you have
unity candles, Rose ceremony etc. You may make changes if you wish.)
We are
gathered here today to celebrate one of life's greatest moments, to give
recognition to the worth and beauty of love, and to add our best wishes to
the words which shall unite _______________________ and ______________________
in marriage.
Should
there be anyone who has cause why this couple should not be united in marriage,
they must speak now or forever hold their peace.
(If the bride
is escorted forward)
Who is it that brings this woman to this man?
(The father, children, relative etc. may give the bride away. He /they answer "I do", "I do on behalf of her family and friends" etc. , This person then steps back and the groom takes the bride's hand.)
____________________ and _______________________ , life is given to each of us as individuals, and yet we must learn to live together. Love is given to us by our family or by our friends. We learn to love by being loved. Learning to love and living together is one of the greatest challenges of life - and is the shared goal of a married life.
VOWS
(Vows used unless other vows are wished. See Alternative Vows. You may change the vows as you wish or write your own vows.)
(Groom ) ___________________, do you take ________________ to he your Wife? ("I do") Do you promise to love, honor, cherish and protect her, forsaking all others and holding only unto her? ("I do")
(Bride _____________________, do you take __________________ to be your Husband? ("I do") Do you promise to love, honor, cherish and protect him, forsaking all others and holding only unto him? ("I do")
(If rings are exchanged each does so before repeating the following vows - unless you wish other vows or do not wish to repeat)
Repeated Vows & Wedding Rings
"Wedding rings are an outward and visible sign of an inward spiritual grace and the unbroken circle of love, signifying to all the union of this man and this woman in marriage."
(Groom) I _____________, take thee , ________________ to be my Wife- 7o have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, and I promise my love to you forevermore.
(Bride) I _________________ , take thee _______________, to be my Husband. To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, and I promise My love to you forevermore.
(If there
are children of either couple, sometimes couples will give a ring or small
gift such as a necklace or ring to the child and say a short statement that
they also are now part of the new family. I believe it very important to
mention children's names in the ceremony, If you have minor children coming
into the marriage, please provide their names so I will mention them as is
appropriate.)
____________________________
and ___________________________ as the two of you come into this marriage
uniting you as husband and wife, and as you this day affirm your faith and
love for one another, I would ask that you always remember to cherish each
other as special and unique individuals, that you respect the thoughts, ideas
and suggestions of one another. Be able to forgive, do not hold grudges, and
live each day that you may share it together - as from this day forward you
shall be each other's home, comfort and refuge, your marriage strengthened
by your love and respect for each other.
Corinthians
"A marriage
ceremony represents one of life's greatest commitments. But it also is a
declaration of love. I wish to read to you what Paul wrote of love in a letter
to the Corinthians. I believe it is a true model of love and it is a model
of love I hope you pursue in your marriage:
"Love is very patient and
kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud.
Love is never haughty or
selfish or rude.
Love does not demand it's
own way. Love is not irritable or touchy. Love does not hold grudges and
will hardly notice when others do it wrong.
Love is never glad about
injustice, but rejoices whenever truth wins out.
If you love someone, you
will be loyal to them no matter what the costs. You will always believe in
them, always expect the best in them, and will always stand your ground in
defending them."
(For more OLD& NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE VERSES RELATED TO WEDDINGS - click here)
PRAYER
(PRAYER if
desired. You may alter this or replace it with another. Some couples will
ask a family member to say a prayer.)