| We are gathered here to unite these two hearts in the bonds of holy matrimony which is
an honorable estate. Into this, these two now come to be joined. If anyone present can
show just and legal cause why they may not be joined, let them speak now or forever hold
their peace. Who gives this woman/man to this woman/man?
(First Person), will you have this woman/man as your lawful wedded partner, to live
together in the estate of matrimony? Will you love him/her, honor him/her, comfort
him/her, and keep him/her in sickness and in health; forsaking all others, be true to
him/her as long as you both shall live? (I will).
(Second Person), will you have this man/woman as your lawful wedded partner, to live
together in the estate of matrimony? Will you love him/her, honor him/her, comfort
him/her, and keep him/her in sickness and in health; forsaking all others, be true to
him/her as long as you both shall live? (I will).
THE RING
Behold the symbol of wedlock. The perfect circle of love, the unbroken union of these
souls united here today. May you both remain faithful to this symbol of true love.
Please join hands and repeat after me (first person, while placing ring on proper
fingers).
I,(name)take (name), as my wedded partner, 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, till death do us part.
I,(name), take (name),as my wedded partner, 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, till death do us part.
For as much as (name) and (name) and have consented together in wedlock, and have
witnessed the same before this company of friends and family, and have given and pledged
their promises to each other, and have declared the same by giving and receiving a ring,
and by joining hands.
By the authority vested in me by (name of state or country), I pronounce this couple to
be united in marriage. You may kiss. |
