A. Legal Pronouncement
(Join right hands)
"Do you declare that as far as you know, there is no lawful impediment to your proposed marriage with here present, and that you call all here present to witness that you take her as your lawful wife."
Response: "I do declare."
"Do you declare that as far as you know, there is no lawful impediment to your proposed marriage with here present, and that you call all here present to witness that you take him as your lawful husband."
Response: "I do declare."
B. Vow of Commitment (you guys can use these vows or say your vows to each other)
Will you take to be your wedded wife; promising to be united to her in all life’s changes, and to be her lawful and loving husband till death divide you. Will you pledge yourself to her, in all love and honour; in all duty and service; in all faith and tenderness; to love her, and to cherish her.
Response: "I will."
Will you take to be your wedded husband; promising to be united to him in all life’s changes, and to be his lawful and loving wife till death divide you. Will you pledge yourself to him, in all love and honour; in all duty and service; in all faith and tenderness; to love him, and to cherish him.
Response: "I will."
C. Ring Vows
( take ring and place it on finger)
and repeat after me:
I give you this ring as a sign of our love, and I promise to honour forever what it represents, in love, commitment, and loyalty to you. As this ring encircles your finger, so may my love surround your life.
( take ring and place it on finger)
I give you this ring as a sign of our love, and I promise to honour forever what it represents, in love, commitment, and loyalty to you. As this ring encircles your finger, so may my love surround your life.
Minister Declares
Since and have made their promises to each other in the presence their family and friends, and in the exchanging of rings have given each other a permanent reminder of these promises. I therefore declare that and here present, have been lawfully married.