Marriage Ceremony
We are gathered today here in the presence of family and friends for the purpose
of uniting in marriage __________________and ___________________, and to
share in the joy of this memorable occasion.
Marriage symbolizes the intimate sharing of two lives. It is the development of a
balanced relationship that is continually growing and changing. Acceptance of
each other’s differences and appreciation of each other’s individuality creates an
atmosphere of understanding and trust where not only joys and successes but
also sorrows and disappointments can be shared.
Deep knowledge of each other’s feelings can only develop fully with patience,
genuine caring and respect. This understanding of each other can be the greatest
and most fulfilling experience of your lives.
No other human ties are more tender and no other vows more important than
those you now assume. If you both keep these vows, your home will be happy
and full of joy.
(Will you please join hands)
The contract of marriage is most solemn and is not to be taken into lightly, but
thoughtfully and seriously, and with a deep realization of its obligations and
responsibilities.
____________, do you take this person______________, to be your lawful wedded
spouse? Do you promise to love and comfort him/her, to honor him/her and keep
him/her in sickness and in health, in prosperity and adversity, and forsaking all
others, be faithful to him/her?
____________, do you take this person______________, to be your lawful wedded
spouse? Do you promise to love and comfort him/her, to honor him/her and keep
him/her in sickness and in health, in prosperity and adversity, and forsaking all
others, be faithful to him/her?
(Ask one party to repeat)
I,___________________, take thee________________, to be my lawful wedded
spouse, 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.
(Ask next party to repeat)
“I,__________________, take thee__________________, to be my lawful wedded
spouse, 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.”
