Ceremony Options

Option #1

We are gathered here today in the presence of family and friends to unite ____________ and ___________ in marriage. This celebration is but an outward sign of an inward union of the heart. __________ and _________ it is this day you take a giant step of courage and commitment to love, understand and grow.

You are now taking into your care and keeping the one person in the entire world whom you love the most. You are adding to your life the affection of each other, companionship and a deep trust as well. You are agreeing to share strengths, responsibilities and love. You are agreeing to take your journeys together as spouse/partner/husband/wife.

Vows

_____________, will you have this woman/man/spouse/partner to be your wedded spouse/partner/husband/wife , to love, comfort, honor and keep, and forsaking all others, keep you only unto them, for so long as you both shall live? 

_____________, will you have this woman/man/spouse/partner to be your wedded spouse/partner/husband/wife , to love, comfort, honor and keep, and forsaking all others, keep you only unto them, for so long as you both shall live? 

Take hands and repeat after me: I, _____________, take you, _____________, to be my wedded spouse/partner/husband/wife, to have and to hold, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, to love and to cherish, from this day forward.

I, ___________, take you, __________, to be my wedded spouse/partner/husband/wife, to have and to hold, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, to love and to cherish, from this day forward.

Ring Ceremony

“The wedding ring is an unbroken circle symbolizing unending and everlasting love. _______ and _______ these rings represent an outward symbol of this, your commitment to each other and the promise you have made today.”

Do you have a ring for the _______?   Please place the ring on the ________'s finger and say: I give you this ring as a token and pledge of my constant faith and abiding love.

Is there a ring for the ______? Please place the ring on the ______'s finger and say: : I give you this ring as a token and pledge of my constant faith and abiding love. 

Today ____________ and _________________ start not only a new family, walking hand in hand, as one they’ll share everything , always know that their journey has begun and as they go on together blessed by me and you, may this new family always treasure the day they said I do.

In as much as _____________ and _____________ I ask you now to seal the promises you have made with each other this day with a kiss. Ladies and Gentlemen, I now pronounce you spouse/partner/husband/wife. (You may now kiss .)

 

 

Option #2

 

 

We are gathered here today in the presence of family and friends to unite ____________ and ___________ in marriage. This celebration is but an outward sign of an inward union of the heart. __________ and _________ it is this day you take a giant step of courage and commitment to love, understand and grow.

You are now taking into your care and keeping the one person in the entire world whom you love the most. You are adding to your life the affection of each other, companionship and a deep trust as well. You are agreeing to share strengths, responsibilities and love. You are agreeing to take your journeys together as wedding partners.

_____________, will you have this woman//partner/spouse to be your wedded wife, to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, and forsaking all others, keep you only unto her, for so long as you both shall live?

_____________, will you have this man to be your wedded husband, to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, and forsaking all others, keep you only unto him, so long as you both shall live?

Take hands and repeat after me: I, _____________, take you, _____________, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, to love and to cherish, from this day forward.

I, ___________, take you, ___________, to be my wedded husband/Partner/Spouse, to have and to hold, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, to love and to cherish, from this day forward.
Candle Lighting Ceremony

___________and__________come into their marriage relationship as individuals and they do not lose their identity, rather they use their

individuality to create and strengthen the relationship of marriage. Therefore, the three candles remain lighted, one for each of them and one for their marriage, as symbols of their commitment to each other and to a lasting and loving marriage.

Ring Ceremony

“The wedding ring is an unbroken circle symbolizing unending and everlasting love. _______ and _______ these rings represent an outward symbol of this, your commitment to each other and the promise you have made today.”

Do you have a ring for ____________? Please place the ring on the _________'s finger and say: I give you this ring as a token and pledge of my constant faith and abiding love.

Is there a ring for the _____________? Please place the ring on the groom's finger and say: : I give you this ring as a token and pledge of my constant faith and abiding love.

Today ____________ and _________________ start not only a new family, walking hand in hand, as one they’ll share everything , always know that their journey has begun and as they go on together blessed by me and you, may this new family always treasure the day they said I do.

I now pronounce you [husband and wife/ married/life partners/legally married/etc]. You may seal the promises you have made to each other this day with a kiss.

 

Option #3

The step which you are about to take is the most important into which human beings can come. It is a union of two people founded upon mutual respect and affection. Your lives will change, your responsibilities will increase, but your joy will be multiplied if you are sincere and earnest with your pledge to one another.

_____________, will you have this spouse/partner/man/ woman to be your wedded spouse/partner/husband/wife, to love , comfort, honor and keep, and forsaking all others, keep you only unto them, for so long as you both shall live?

_____________, will you have this man/woman/ spouse/partner/husband/ to be your wedded spouse/partner/husband/wife, to love, comfort, honor and keep, and forsaking all others, keep you only unto them, so long as you both shall live?

Take hands and repeat after me: I, _____________, take you, _____________, to be my wedded spouse/partner/husband/wife, to have and to hold, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, to love and to cherish, from this day forward.

I, ___________, take you, ___________, to be my wedded spouse/partner/husband/wife, to have and to hold, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, to love and to cherish, from this day forward.

Do you have a ring for ______? Please place the ring on the ______'s finger and say: With this ring, I thee wed.

Is there a ring for the ________? Please place the ring on the _________'s finger and say: With this ring I thee wed.

Let these rings be given and received as a token of your affection, sincerity and fidelity to one another.

In as much as _____________ and _____________ have consented together in wedlock and have witnessed the same before this company, and pledged their vows to each other, by the authority vested in me by the State of Washington, I now pronounce you spouse/partner/husband/wife. (You may now kiss .)

Sample Wedding Vows for weddings including children and blended families.

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I, _______, take you now, in the presence of God and these witnesses, to be my spouse/partner/husband/wife . I promise to love you and, 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 promise to be a good and faithful husband/wife/partner/spouse to you, and also a patient, loving father/mother to (children's names), caring for them and providing for them as my own. I promise to be their strength and their emotional support, loving them with all my heart forever."

"I (name), take you (name) to be my (spouse/partner/husband/wife), my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you and (insert childs names) my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live."

I, _________, take you, _________, to be my spouse/partner/husband/wife. In this moment I promise before these witnesses to love you and care for you and (insert child's name) all of our days. I accept you with your faults and your strengths, even as I offer myself with my faults and strengths. I promise to support you and (insert child's name) when you need support and to turn to you when I need support. I choose you and (insert child's name) as the ones with whom I will spend my life.

Civil Ceremony $150.00:

 

 

Dearly beloved,

We are gathered together here to unite  and  in marriage. This contract is not to be entered into lightly, but thoughtfully and seriously with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities.

DECLARATION OF INTENT Do you , take this woman/Man to be your lawfully wedded wife/husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?

If so answer 'I do'.Do you , take this man/woman to be your lawfully wedded husband/wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?

If so answer I do.

RINGS EXCHANGE, 

Repeat after me:
With this ring I thee wed

 By the authority vested in me by the State of  Washington, I now pronounce you both  married.

*****Additional Ceremonies:*****

 

Sand Ceremony 

This ceremony requires a glass container of sand for the bride and one for the groom, filled with sand. Between the sand filled containers, there should be a larger glass container that the couple will pour their sand into for a keepsake. Sand ceremony kits can be purchased at many craft stores and also online. 

 

 

Sand Ceremony #1:

 ____ and ____, will now seal their relationship through the mixing of the sands. _____ and ____, today you are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of your lives with one another. As you each hold your sand, the sand represents your lives to this moment; individual and unique. 

As you combine your sand together, your lives also join together as one. Your relationship is symbolized through the pouring of the sand; representing ____ and ____, and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you ever will be. You may now blend the sand together symbolizing uniting your lives into one. 

 

 

Sand Ceremony #2: 

____ and ____, will now seal their relationship through the mixing of the sands. Just as two lives together join now to become one, so will the individual sands become one as they are poured. It would be impossible to separate these sands, just as it would be impossible to separate ____ and ____’s lives after today. 

This covenant is a relationship pledge between two people who love each other heartily, and who agree that they will commit themselves to one another throughout their lives. (Couple then pours sand. Groom first, then bride, layering and taking turns until the couple’s vases are almost empty, then pouring the remaining sand together over the top)

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Unity Candle Ceremony

 This ceremony requires three candles, usually a large on placed between two shorter candles. Be sure the couple has the two smaller candles lit prior to the bride walking down the aisle. 

Light is the essence of our existence. Each one of us possesses an inner glow that represents our hopes, our dreams and aspirations in life.

 ____ and ____, the two distinct candle flames represent your lives before this day, individual, unique and special. Please take the candle symbolizing your life before today, and together light the center candle to symbolize the union of your individual lives.” 

(Place the tapers back into their holders—join hands and remain near the candles) 

As this new flame burns undivided, so shall your lives now be one. From now on your thoughts will always be for each other rather than your individual selves. Your plans will be mutual, your joys and sorrows both will be shared alike. 

Extinguish the two flames symbolizing your previous lives and you are forever united together in love.” 

(Each blows out their individual candle and walk back together to the marriage officiant) 

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Effective March 19, 2020
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