Sample Wedding Ceremony

Sample Ceremony

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Convocation

(example for outdoor wedding)
With the horizon our only walls, the sky our only ceiling, and the earth our floor we meet here in nature to affirm our love.

(example for indoor wedding)
May the promises you make to one another be lived out to the end of your lives in an atmosphere of profoundest joy.

Invocation

_____ and _____ welcome you, their family and friends. Each of you has given something of yourself into their lives. It is fitting then that you share in this celebration of their commitment to each other and to their lives joined in marriage.

Readings

_____ and _____ parents and members of the wedding party will now say a few words.

(Optional)

     Groom's Parents Speak
     Brides's Parents Speak
     Grandparents, Siblings, etc.

Expression of Intent

Do you _____, choose to marry _____? To speak the words that will join you with her as your wife for the rest of the days of your life?

Answer: I do.

Do you _____, choose to marry _____? To speak the words that will join you with him as your husband for the rest of the days of your life?

Answer: I do.

Consecration

PEACE I ASK OF THEE, O RIVER

     Peace I ask of Thee, O River,
     Peace, Peace, Peace.
     When I learn to live serenely
     Cares will cease.

     From the hills I gather courage,
     Visions of the day to be.
     Strength to lead and strength to follow
     All are given unto me.

Peace I ask of Thee, O River,
Peace, Peace, Peace.

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