Wedding Vows 16

Minister/ Officiant: Who presents you to be married to this man?

We are here today to join the two of you in marriage. Would both of you agree that know
and feel your love for the other and you know what it takes to fulfill a loving relationship?
(Officiant then inserts bits and pieces of information about the bride and groom collected
from them and or family members …keeping it light and loving) Well then, today is a new
beginning, a new expression of commitment.
As your family and friends are gathered here today to witness and 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 you share with each other.

I, __________, take you now, in the presence of God and these witnesses, to be my wife.  
I promise to love you, to hold you and to honor you, in good times and in bad, to enjoy
you, to communicate with you always, and to console you when you need consoling. I will
give thanks for you each and every day, and cherish you with all of my heart until our time
together on earth has ended."

I, ___________, take you now, in the presence of God and these witnesses, to be my
husband. I promise to love you, to hold you and to honor you, in good times and in bad,  
to enjoy you, to communicate with you always, and to console you when you need
consoling. I will give thanks for you each and every day, and cherish you with all of my
heart until our time together on earth has ended."

Rings

Groom’s name, as you place the ring on Bride’s finger, do you take this woman to be your
lawfully wedded wife?

“I do”

Bride’s name, as you place the ring on Groom’s finger, do you take this man to be your
lawfully wedded husband?

“I do”

Unity Candle (optional)

May the days and years of your lives together be filled with happiness and prosperity,   
and your love continue to grow strong … and may the love that you share for one another
extend to all those around you.

By the Power vested unto me by the State of Washington, I declare that you are now
husband and wife. You may seal this ceremony with a kiss!

Ladies and Gentleman, May I present to you as husband and wife:

Mr. and Mrs. ____________

Congratulations!!