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Wedding Vows

Here are some examples for a religious and nonreligious wedding ceremony:

Traditional or Religious Wedding Vows:

Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of God to join ________ and _________ in Holy Matrimony; which is an honorable estate, instituted of God, signifying unto us the union that is between Christ and His Church; and therefore not entered into unadvisedly, but reverently, discreetly, soberly and in the fear of God. Into this Holy Estate these two persons present come now to be joined. Who gives this woman to be married to this man? (Optional) __________________will you have this woman to be your lawful wedded wife, to live together after God's ordinance in the Holy Estate of Matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others keep you only unto her as long as you both shall live? __________________will you have this man to be your lawful wedded husband, to live together after God's ordinance in the Holy Estate of Matrimony? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others keep you only unto him as long as you both shall live? The marriage ring seals the vows of marriage and represents a promise for eternal and everlasting love. (Groom: Repeat after me) I __________________ take thee, _______________ to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish forever, according to God's Holy Ordinance, and thereto I give thee my pledge. (Bride: Repeat after Me) I ___________________ take thee, _________________ to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish forever, according to God's Holy Ordinance, and thereto I give thee my pledge. Those whom God hath joined together, let no man put asunder. Forasmuch as ____________ and ___________ have consented together in Holy Wedlock, and have witnessed the same before God and this company of witnesses, and there to have given their pledge, each to the other, and have declared the same by giving and receiving a ring, and by joining hands; by the power vested in me by the State of Nevada, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride. Ladies and Gentlemen, I now present to you Mr. And Mrs. ________________

Non Religious or Civil Ceremony Vows.

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the marriage of _________________ and ______________, _______________ and ________________ have found that special "someone" to love and trust with heart, mind, and soul. They have someone special to come home to - after a long search. They have found someone to support them and comfort them in times of trial. They also know they have good reason to be happy together and we rejoice with them in their union. We also celebrate with them the love they have discovered in each other and we support their decision to commit themselves to each other for the rest of their lives. Marriage is an honorable estate not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and reverently. Marriage is a commitment to take another person as a Friend, Companion and Lover. (Optional) Who gives __________________ to be married to __________________? The uniting of two individuals from two separate families and backgrounds to establish a new family, is an important and memorable event. The uniting of this couple is an occasion of great significance which we can all celebrate. Marriage is not a casual event nor is it simply a private affair between two individuals. Marriage is to be entered into responsibly. This marriage brings together this day two individuals, two families, and two communities of faith. It deserves and needs the support of a wider commitment to each other by offering ______________ and _______________ our continued support, love, and best wishes in their lives together, in their love together which they publicly express in this ceremony. Rings The marriage ring seals the vows of marriage and represents a promise for eternal and everlasting love. (Groom places Bride's ring on her finger) "I promise to you _____________, before our family and friends, to commit my love to you; to respect your individuality; to be with you through life's changes; and to nurture and strengthen the love between us, as long as we both shall live." (Bride places Groom's ring on his finger) "I promise to you_____________, before our family and friends, to commit my love to you; to respect your individuality; to be with you through life's changes; and to nurture and strengthen the love between us, as long as we both shall live." We who have come together today have heard the willingness of ____________________ and ________________ to be joined in marriage. They have come of their free will and in our presence, have declared their love and commitment to each other. They have given and received a ring as a symbol of their promises. Therefore, by the power vested in me by the laws of the state of Nevada, I take great pride and pleasure as I declare them husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride. Ladies and Gentlemen, I now present to you Mr. And Mrs. _______________