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INVOCATION / SERVICE OF WORSHIP
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here in the presence of God, family, and friends to witness a joyous occasion - the union of [Bride] and [Groom] in Holy Matrimony.
The sacred covenant of marriage is a sanctuary and a home. It must not be entered into lightly, but reverently, with God’s guidance and blessing.
We rejoice today as [Bride] and [Groom] receive one of God’s greatest gifts – a loving partner to journey with in faith throughout all of their days.
So let us pray, asking for His blessing on this marriage.
PRESENTATION OF THE BRIDE
OFFICIANT TO THE CONGREGATION
Who gives [Bride] to be married to [Groom]?
SCRIPTURE READING
OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE
[Bride] and [Groom], in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 it's written- "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
This is the spirit of love you must carry in your hearts today – the promise to love one another as Jesus Christ has loved each of us, honestly and completely.
DECLARATION OF INTENT
[Bride] and [Groom], as you stand here before friends, family, and God, I ask you to declare your intentions to join in the sacred covenant of marriage.
[To Bride and Groom individually]
Have you come here freely and without reservation to marry?
Do you take [Eachother] to be your [spouse], to love them, comfort them, honor and keep them, in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, be faithful to them, as long as you both shall live?
EXCHANGE OF VOWS AND RINGS
OFFICIANT TO THE CONGREGATION
[Groom] and [Bride] will now exchange rings as a symbol of their commitment and endless devotion.
THE COUPLE EXCHANGES WEDDING RINGS.
OFFICIANT TO THE CONGREGATION
This marriage unites not just [Groom] and [Bride], but all of the families sitting here today. They ask now for your blessing. Do you promise to support [Groom] and [Bride] in their marriage, to keep them in your prayers, to hold them up with love, and to rejoice in companionship in Jesus as they walk this path together?
THE CONGREGATION ANSWERS, “WE DO.”
CLOSING PRAYER
ALL PRESENT PAUSE FOR A BRIEF MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER.
PRONOUNCEMENT OF MARRIAGE
THE OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE
[Bride] and [Groom], having witnessed your marriage vows in the eyes of God and before all who are assembled here, by the authority invested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of [Name of State], I pronounce you husband and wife.
You may kiss the bride!
PRESENTATION OF COUPLE
Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to introduce you for the first time to Mr. & Mrs. [COUPLE'S MARRIED NAME]!
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