Examples of Wedding Ceremony Scripts You May Want to Borrow - Weddingchicks % (2023)

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All right, we definitely have coveredsomething old, a lot of new ((peepour last, everything is in fashion / new / what is fashionable in weddings RN)), and lately a lotsomething blue, but borrowed is not so obvious. Unless we're talking about wearing mom's or grandma's dress... or donating yours after the wedding. So I thought today was a good time to talk about wedding ceremonies. Because? As couples have been getting married for thousands of years and as weddings have recently become very personal, the basic structure/format of a wedding ceremony is essentially the same. So as you can imagine the wording will sound pretty familiar from one wedding to the next, it truly is the most shameless #borrowed thing there is.

In fact, my husband will be celebrating my sister and future brother-in-law's wedding next month, and he's been carefully considering what he's going to say on his big day for at least half a year. And for the past few months, he's spent whatever free time he has at night exploring sample scripts and finding verses and word choices that he feels fit his overall style and personality. That's where credit comes in, very hot. Because there is certainly nothing wrong with a little wedding plagiarism, at least it is somethingA practical marriagetell us!

Most couples who marry in a religious ceremony usually respect the religious leader's preferences and the typical traditions of their place of worship, but when it comes to secular/non-religious weddings, ceremonies can be a much bigger slate. In this case, it is up to the soon-to-be married and the elected officers to design the service flow strategy. Only the declaration of intent is essential/required(i.e. the formal "Yes, I will" and the legal endorsement that "Yes, I want to marry this person and yes, I am here voluntarily" and the statement, with the official confirming that the two are officially married. Everything else is an open book, waiting to be filled with as much or as little emotion as the couple desires. It's your day!

I'm in the process of helping my husbandget ready and get marriedmy sister and brother-in-law, I have put together some thoughts on what makes a bespoke wedding ceremony very special and successful (although don't get bogged down in words, the whole ceremony will be successful, you will be married - it's a success, no matter what). Basically, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's May wedding ceremony might as well be viewed as a modern muse: it was multicultural, included current/modern vows (with a nod to equal couples in marriage), and music from an amazing gospel choir. .

And I've included a few sample scripts that you're welcome to incorporate into your own wedding anniversaries. Thewebsiteis fantastic for some formulaic hints and this is aGreat wedding script generator! Just enter the bride and groom's names, add personal details, proofread and print!

be on the same page.

Whether you and your partner decide to write your ceremony yourself or have your officiant write the script, it's important that you are on the same page. This ceremony is about you and your loved ones, so it must be your own way. My husband knows my sister and brother-in-law almost as well as I do, and he's hellbent on making sure the ceremony reflects them as a couple. Before he even started putting together a sample script, he made an appointment to sit down with the two and get a feel for what they wanted. Neither of us wanted to include religious elements (since my sister is Catholic and my brother-in-law is Jewish), they really just wanted a ceremony that reflected their own love story, included sweet and relatable vows, and who married them without much pomp and circumstance. Standing on one side with your registrar is crucial to the authenticity of the wedding and your overall well-being at the ceremony.

Don't mess up the votes.

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Not every couple wants to exchange handwritten vows, and that's okay! Custom tuning is certainly not a substitute for more traditional tuning. That aside if you wantwrite your own vows, it is important that you and your fiancé spend enough time perfecting your prose. They make promises to each other, reminisce about the most epic and monumental moments of their relationship (as much as they're willing to share), and commit to spending a lifetime together, so their words should be studied sensibly. Know that your vows are truly for both of you, so you don't need to feel pressured to attract one of your guests. However, if you coordinate with your officiant, you should have a game plan for how much time to devote to each part of your ceremony, and together you will agree on an appropriate length of time for your vows exchange.

Programs have a purpose.

We repeat: Weddings have a fairly familiar format, from one to the other, in the sense that they all usually have a procession, greeting, readings or some sort of anecdote/speech/sermon, vows, exchange of rings, proclamation. , first kiss and recession. But aside from that, they can be as personalized and tailored as possible. For this reason, wedding programs aren't just for show, they serve a purpose, especially when the bride and groom are having a religious ceremony or one that might be extraordinarily unique. Giving guests something to look up to when they sit down for the ceremony goes a long way: 1) to make guests feel included in the day, and 2) to help them understand what happened during the wedding ceremony. I won't lie, I love the shows and I think they're the perfect place for couples to share messages with their guests and tell them anything that's especially important to them or their love story. Naturally,Creation of your own wedding websitecan help with that too!

Well, here are some sample wedding ceremony scripts to peruse! But before you jump in, just one really important thing to note...

ONLY INVITE PEOPLE TO THE WEDDING
WHO YOU KNOW WILL COME TO THE CEREMONY.

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This is our number one piece of advice, especially when considering yoursbiggest budget killer.People who don't attend your ceremony (without a good reason, of course) don't deserve to celebrate with you. And yes it will happen. Trust us when we say this because there will be people who will notice that they are not there. And these good ones aren't really okay, they suck👎. The wedding ceremony is the most important part of your big day and the happy ending afterwards, so guests need to be there.for all.

If only there were a way to make it clear that you expect your guests to be present EVERY part of your wedding day, not just on the dance floor and at the open bar... I could do it; However, create your own custom invites (we have manyFREE printables) and add small FYIs... if you like.

PERSONAL FRIEND AS AN OFFICER
WEDDING CEREMONY SCRIPT

Prepared byHeather Lee for Minted.com

Welcome.

Officer: Please have a seat.

First of all I would like to start by welcoming everyone and thanking each and every one of you for being here on this very happy day. It is no coincidence that each of you are here today, and each of you have been invited to be here because you represent someone important in the individual and collective lives of NAME and NAME.

I really can't think of a better place than _________ ['paradise' for a destination wedding, 'this beautiful church' for a more religious event, etc.] for an occasion that I know is monumental for more than just the bride and groom is -a- to be, but for all of us fortunate enough to know and love them as individuals; but even more than perfect pairing.

The most remarkable moment in life is when you meet the person who makes you feel complete. The person who makes the world a beautiful and magical place. The person with whom you share such a special bond that transcends normal relationships and becomes something so pure and wonderful that you cannot imagine living another day of your life without them. For NAME that happened about 20 years ago when he met me and we became best friends [add a little humor if your officer is a friend]. But about X years ago he met NAME who is also wonderful. I know how much you care for and love these two, and I feel privileged to be here with all of you today as a witness of your lifelong commitment to love one another.

I think I've been fortunate enough to meet most of you here at some point today, but for those I haven't met, my name is [brief biographical info on how the officer knows the couple].

The Love Story.

Official: Well, NAME and NAME have asked me to keep this speech short, elegant and familiar and have kindly asked me to omit any stories unflattering to either of them. So I've had to change the stories about past affairs...drugs or alcohol...running into police encounters...but I'm comfortable saying, "I told you so." That's exactly what I said when I found out that NAME and NAME's relationship was getting really serious.

As an outside viewer of their budding love, it was abundantly clear that the two are a perfect match because they complement each other so well. They balance each other out, and while each of them are great individuals on their own, they're even better together. And getting better together, as a team, as a unit and as partners, is what has been in the making for many years and ultimately drives us to be here today and to witness your commitment to one another in front of those you love most.

I wish I could tell you a single story about NAME and NAME that encapsulates their relationship and how they enrich each other's lives and the lives of each of us, but the truth is there is no single event that makes a good one Summary of what they mean to me, to others and to all of us. But what I do know is that they both care deeply and passionately about each other; they protect each other; they make themselves laugh and think beyond themselves; This time seems to magically fly by and slow down when they are together. They help each other in ways that are obvious and unnoticed, but always appreciated.

I also know that it's not just everyone you can communicate with with a glance, or remember each other's weirdest Lyft driver names, or be surprised with reservations at a restaurant you've been visiting for years keeping an eye, or to say, "I'm sorry. " " whenever warranted (... eventually). You do it for and with others.

But it's also my personal experiences with NAME and NAME that underscore the quality of their love. It doesn't matter if I'm with them personally or just in a weird texting group with them - when I'm dealing with NAME and NAME I always have fun. And I'm sure that's part of what makes them so special to each of us: how happy and content we feel when we're with them. And what I wish them on their wedding day is that their life together as a team is one of complete contentment; filled with those moments that we wish would never end and that continue to make us smile and laugh as they do each of us.

So without further ado...

The voices.

Dear and honored guests:

We are gathered here to unite NAME and NAME in the union of marriage.

This contract should not be taken lightly, but rather with thought and seriousness, and with a deep understanding of your duties and responsibilities.

The friends have prepared vows which they will read now.

[exchange vows]

Officer: And now:

NAME, do you accept NAME as your husband/wife?

Do you promise to love, honor, care for and protect him/her, abandoning everyone else and holding only to him/her forever?

["And."]

And NAME, do you accept NAME as your husband/wife?

Do you promise to love, honor, care for and protect him/her, abandoning everyone else and holding only to him/her forever?

["And."]

The Rings.

Officers: NAME and NAME will now exchange rings as a symbol of mutual love and connection. The rings are a precious metal; They also become valuable when you wear them. Your wedding rings are special; they enhance who you are. They mark the beginning of their long journey together. Your wedding ring is a circle, a symbol of love that never ends. It is the seal of the vows you have just made to love one another unendingly.

NAME, put the ring on NAME's left hand and repeat after me:

as a token of my love

["As a Token of My Love"]

that I chose you

[That I chose you"]

Above all

["Above all"]

I got engaged to you with this ring.

["With this ring I will marry you."]

And NAME, put the ring on NAME's left hand and repeat after me:

as a token of my love

["As a Token of My Love"]

that I chose you

[That I chose you"]

Above all

["Above all"]

I got engaged to you with this ring.

["With this ring I will marry you."]

The good wishes.

Official: For your relationship to work, you need love. Keep going out together. Take time to show each other that your love and marriage will grow stronger with time.

It will take trust to know that in your heart you really want the best for others.

It will take dedication to stay open to each other and to learn and grow together.

Loyalty is needed to move forward together without knowing exactly what the future holds.

And it will take commitment to stay true to the journey you both promised today.

The Marriage Declaration / "The Kiss"

Officer: And now, by virtue of the power of attorney bestowed upon me by ________, it is my honor and my pleasure to declare you married. Get out there and live each day to the fullest. You can seal this statement with a kiss.

[Kiss]

I am very pleased to introduce you to the NAMES bride and groom.

Traditional
Wedding Ceremony Script

vonNina Calloway for The Christmas Tree.

Welcome.

Officers: Welcome, family, friends and loved ones. We gather here today to celebrate the marriage of NAME and NAME. You have come here to share this formal commitment you are making to one another, to offer your love and support to this association, and to allow NAME and NAME to begin their married life together, surrounded by the people they love and love the most are most important. Welcome to all who have traveled from near and far. NAME and NAME thank you for being here today and I ask for your blessings, encouragement and lifelong support in your decision to marry.

Definition of Marriage.

Official: Marriage is perhaps the greatest and most challenging adventure in human relationships. No ceremony can create your marriage; only you can do this through love and patience; through devotion and perseverance; talking and listening to each other, helping and supporting and believing in each other; through tenderness and laughter; Learn to forgive, learn to appreciate your differences, and learn to prioritize the important things and let go of the rest. What this ceremony can do is witness and validate the decision you are making to stay together as life partners and partners.

letter of intent.

Official: Do you, NAME, want to take this woman as your wife?

Friend: I will

Official: Do you, NAME, want to take this man to be your husband?

Girlfriend: I will

Lectures.

Officers: In the spirit of the importance of strong friendships in marriage, NAME and NAME asked two friends to read selections about the love that speaks to them most. FIRST READING, then SECOND READING.

community support.

Officiant: Two lovers do not live in isolation. Their love is a source of strength with which they can nourish not only each other but also the world around them. And in return, we, their community of friends and family, have a responsibility to this couple. With our unwavering care, respect, and love, we can support your marriage and the new family you are starting today.

Officer: Everyone please stand up. Will you, who are here today, enfold NAME and NAME in love, offer them the joys of their friendship, and support them in their marriage?

All: We will

Officer: You may sit down.

vows.

Official: We have reached the point in your ceremony where you will exchange your vows. But before you do that, I ask you to remember that love rooted in faith, trust and acceptance will be the foundation of a deeper and lasting relationship. There are no bonds more delicate, no vows holier than what you make now. If you are able to keep the vows you are making here today, not because of any religious or civil law, but because of a desire to love and be loved by another person fully and unconditionally, then your will Live joy and have the home in it that you will live. The foundation will be a place where both will find the direction of their growth, freedom and responsibility. Now please read the vows you wrote for each other.

Girlfriend and boyfriend: I NAME/NAME, I take you, NAME/NAME, to be my husband/wife, my constant friend and companion and love. I will work to create a bond of honesty, respect and trust; One that withstands the tides of time and change and grows with us. I promise to honor and respect you for all you are and will be, and to be proud of who we are, both individually and collectively. I promise to challenge you and accept challenges from you. I will join you and our community in an ongoing struggle to create a world we all want to live in, where love and friendship in all their forms are recognized and celebrated. Our home will be a sanctuary and respite for ourselves and those we love. Above all, I will give you my love freely and unconditionally. I promise you that with all my heart, for every day of our lives.

Officer: May I have the rings, please?

Please repeat after me: I give you this ring as a daily reminder of my love for you.

Officiant: By the power of your love and commitment and the power that has been given to me, I now pronounce you husband and wife! You can kiss!

Modern Wedding
Script for the ceremony

Prepared byShutterfly Editors

Welcome.

Officer: Hello. NAME, NAME and I would like to welcome you all to this beautiful day. It is thanks to you all, thanks to this strong community, that the relationship between [NAME] and [NAME] has only grown stronger and has led them to this moment. Thanks for being here, now let's get started.

[NAME] and [NAME] what you have accomplished here today is no small feat. Their journey began long before they sent out the invites, chose this beautiful place, or even decided to spend the rest of their lives together.

Their journey began the moment they met. You've taken the time to learn what makes the other person smile, what makes them laugh, and how best to support them when life isn't that easy. They welcomed each other's families, communities, and lifelong friends and brought them together with warmth and enthusiasm. You have built a new village with your love and have worked every day to support that village as it changes and grows.

Marriages bring difficult days, but also good ones. This day is a reminder of what your love has already achieved and the incredible possibilities you can continue to achieve and exceed in the many, many years ahead.

reading.

Officer: During today's reading, [NAME] asked her cousin to recite an original poem to honor her vow.

(read to continue)

vows.

Officers: [NAME] and [NAME], please shake hands and repeat after me:

Couple: [NAME], I swear to you/ I will dedicate my life from this day on/ to fill our days with beauty and laughter/ I will celebrate your spirit and all your achievements/ I will work to inspire you / and to be here to remind you of your beauty and your strength. / I take you today as my partner / my confidant / my other half / and I will love you for the rest of my life.

(The officiant turns to the other partner and repeats the vows)

Officers: [NAME] and [NAME], are you partners as husband and wife/husband and husband/wife and wife from this day forward? Please call a "We do!"

(The couple says "We do!")

Official: And do you promise everyone here that you will support this couple, remind them of their vows and be a role model for love and family? Please call a "We do!"

(crowd says "We do!")

Ringtausch.

Officers: [NAME] and [NAME] chose these rings to represent the unbreakable cycle of life and love. Place them on each other's ring fingers and repeat after me.

Couple: I give you this ring / to commemorate this day / when we swear before our closest community / that our love can overcome all / that our love unites, inspires and celebrates / and will continue to do so for the rest of our lives.

Officers: [NAME] and [NAME], it is with such joy that I now send you out into the world to spread the beautiful light that you share with those around you. By the power conferred upon me, I now, for the first time, declare you married. Kiss and celebrate now!

AND SOMETHING VERY GOOD
ABOUT YOUR OWN VOICES...

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