If you're the kind of couple who haven't attended many weddings, it can be difficult to come up with ideas when it comes to thinking about your own wedding ceremony. It's easy to get caught up in planning the party, the food and the cake, but many forget that it is at the ceremony they actually become husband and wife. It is the words they say to each other and the declarations made in front of their guests that will be looked back upon as the years pass.
Usually your celebrant or officiant will provide you with plenty of options to consider for your ceremony, but a ceremony that has been personalised with some of the things that are truly special to the couple and reflect who they are always leave those in attendance with a sense of connection and sincerity.
Today we thought we would bring you an actual ceremony that was put together by a couple who wanted to incorporate some Pagan elements to their day. We hope you enjoy it and we look forward to bringing you some more ceremony options.
The Wedding Ceremony of Kate and Luke
Welcome:
On behalf of Kate and Luke I would like to welcome you here today to celebrate with them as they pledge their commitment to one another. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for being here and showing them your support.
The couple have asked me to remind you that they
are having an unplugged ceremony today, so if you could put down your phones
and cameras and just enjoy this moment as much as they intend to that would be
appreciated. They have also asked that you allow them the opportunity to be the
first to share the news of their big day on social media.
Giving of the Bride
With this in mind, I now ask, who brings this woman to be married to this man?
Person replies
I Do
Acknowledgement
As we gather here today Kate and Luke are both
mindful of special people who for different reasons cannot be here today
sharing this celebration with them, but they both know the love and support of
these wonderful people surrounds them here today.
Introduction:
The bringing together of two loving souls is a
moment in time to celebrate. A moment that will forever be reflected upon by
the couple and their families. So, it was with great thought and consideration
that Kate and Luke have assembled together the people they love the most to
share this occasion with them.
The giving of yourself in your entirety and unconditionally to another is a decision that becomes natural when you find the person you want to spend your life with. It is a love that renews and strengthens with every new day and replenishes from life’s disappointments. It shines brightest in the darkest days, softens life’s pains and celebrates in its triumphs and successes.
All of us are on our way to a certain destination.
Finding the right companion, as these two have - someone who makes you laugh
and makes you cry…someone whose story matches together with yours, lightens the
load and makes that journey so much more special.
They stand before us here today with the hope and expectation that the
commitment they are about to share with us all will be the continuation of that
journey started on that fateful day they first met.
Reading:
The couple have chosen a reading in their ceremony today. So I would like to
invite _________________ to read that for you.
This poem is called Love is the Reason by Brian Rouch.
Love is the reason why this day
Was chosen by you both
To begin your lives together -
And love is the reason why you both
Will give with all your hearts
For the good of each other.
Love is the reason
That together you will become one — One in hope,
One in believing in life and
One in sharing the coming years.
Legal Words:
If you any legal words are required by your local state authority.
The Asking:
Luke and Kate, will you please affirm to each other as I now ask you.
Luke, do you take Kate to be your lawfully wedded
wife? Will you love and respect her, be honest with her, and work together as a
team with her, so long as you both shall live?
Luke
I do
Kate, do you take Luke to be your lawfully wedded
husband? Will you love and respect him, be honest with him, and work together
as a team with him, so long as you both shall live?
Kate
I do
Vows:
As you exchange your vows please join hands and read repeat after me.
We will begin with Luke.
I ask all present to witness that I, Luke, take
you, Kate, to be my lawfully wedded wife.
(Please now share the words that you have
prepared). OR I promise to be there in good times and in bad, to laugh with
you and cry with you, and be the partner you need me to be, no matter what
comes our way for the rest of our lives.
And now it’s Kate’s turn.
I ask all present to witness that I, Kate, take
you, ate Luke, to be my lawfully wedded husband. (Please now share the words that you have
prepared). OR I promise to be there in good times and in bad, to laugh with
you and cry with you, and be the partner you need me to be, no matter what
comes our way for the rest of our lives.
Rings:
With the vows now declared, can we please have the rings?
Luke, take Kate’s left hand in yours and repeat
after me.
Kate - take this ring as a sign of my love and as
a symbol of our commitment to each other as husband and wife.
Kate, take Luke’s left hand in yours and repeat after me.
Luke - take this ring as a sign of my love and as a symbol of our commitment to
each other as husband and wife.
Announcement:
Luke and Kate, you have declared before all of us that you will live together
in marriage. To be true and real, this ceremony should be something more than
just a public recognition of your marriage. Regard it also as a symbol of your
love and a promise to uphold the vows you have made to one another today.
Luke, you may now kiss your wife!
Signing:
We will now be taking a few minutes to sign the legal paperwork.
Presentation:
The bridal party and family will now be having formal photos. They look forward
to continuing the celebrations with you. (No congrats, group shot).
It now gives me great pleasure to introduce to you
for the first time as a married couple……Mr and Mrs Johnson.
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