(1) to receive (2)’s ring and (2) to receive (1)’s ring. So I ask: Do you, (1), take (2) to be your husband/wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him/her for as long as you both shall live?Īt this time, may we please have the rings? You get to spend every day loving your best friend. You have someone who will always laugh with you, cry with you, someone to support you, encourage you, and love you amongst all your imperfections. Marriage takes hard work, but through the highs and lows, it’s worth it.

It’s laughing until your cheeks hurt, dancing even if you don’t feel like it and kissing slowly every chance you get. It’s learning and growing together, remembering to forgive quickly, and putting their needs before your own. It’s about creating as much love and happiness in each other’s lives as possible. It’s remembering to say “I love you” and “I’m sorry”. It’s taking responsibility for your part in the relationship, good or bad. It is being open and honest with each other as well as with yourself.

They met each other, fell in love and now have chosen to spend the rest of their lives together.Ī good marriage must be created. Out of the routine of ordinary life, the extraordinary has happened. Today, we witness one of life’s greatest moments, the coming together of two hearts.

Optional: Who gives their blessing for this couple to be wed? Welcome! We are gathered here today to join the lives of (1) and (2) in marriage.

We join together here today