Category: Ceremony Texts

Opening
Let us lift our hearts as one
in delighted celebration
of the marriage union that is about to take place here between bride and groom.
You enter into the sacred and joyous covenant of marriage,
the magnificence of your love is a blessing
and so are your open hearts and your vibrant and willing spirits.

Love is an inspiration and may your step of making these marriage promises to each other also inspire others in your live, so it can be a reminder to people to rededicate themselves to their loving relationships.
May your step to create a union enrich all that surround you in your daily lives.

We are here to celebrate your union
and to join your lives together in marriage
whilst rejoicing for this wonderful occasion.

The essence of the marriage relationship
is the openness to another person
in his or her entirety
as lover, companion, and friend.
We join our lives together
in search of something greater and richer;
something that transcends our lives.
Loving one another with depth and passion
is perhaps the greatest treasure
we human beings can attain.
It adds richness and profound meaning to our lives.
Love is one of life’s greatest joys.
By simply giving ourselves to each other,
honestly and courageously,
each partner is infinitely enhanced.
As companions in our day-to-day lives,
we take pleasure in sharing
our time, thoughts, and feelings.
We delight in reporting on
our separate adventures in the world.
These become the rhythm of life
between devoted life partners
as they build their life together.
In marriage, two lives are intimately shared;
and the blending of the two
must not diminish either one.
Rather, it should enhance
the individuality of each partner.
As a marriage matures, it takes on a life of its own.
And within it,
each partner is individually evolving
while growing in understanding of the other.
This wonderful intimacy with another person
can mirror a depth of inner knowing
that awakens levels of awareness
we never knew existing.
To be awakened in this way is a priceless gift.
When we give of ourselves
into a loving marriage partnership,
we do not abandon ourselves;
we do not shed our individuality;
for that is what brought us together in the first place.

Introduction The Asking
bride and groom
by entering into the covenant of marriage today
you are declaring your faith in each other.
You have indeed earned this faith and trust
by creating a sound foundation for this marriage.
Your task now is to build on this solid base.
Fill your loving partnership
with the caring, trust, vulnerability, and kindness
that are essential to a healthy marriage relationship.
In dedicating yourselves to these values
you will create a marriage that is a source of joy,
in which you may both grow in love
and find fulfillment.
Know that you will be tested
by the routines of daily life,
by chance and circumstance,
and by the full cycle of the seasons of life.
Know that together you must encounter life’s sorrow
no less than its sweetness,
its frustration along with its grace and ease,
its disappointments along with its fulfillment.
Enter your marriage
confident in the love and trust
you have already created between you.
As you go forward in your journey together
as husband and wife,
devote yourselves to living
according to the vows you share today.
Keep your love alive
with your openness to each other
and your enthusiasm for each other.
You hold each other’s hearts
in the palms of your ands.
Be gentle caregivers, honoring this trust.
Let this be a marriage
that enhances your individuality
and allows you to know
that greatest gift that God has given us the
ability to love one another and to be loved.
Groom, do you understand
and accept this responsibility,
and do you promise
to do your very best each day
to create a loving, healthy, and happy marriage?
Groom: yes, I do.
Bride: do you understand
and accept this responsibility,
and do you promise
to do your very best each day
to create a loving, healthy, and happy marriage?
Bride: yes, I do.
Groom do you take bride as your wife and partner?
Groom: Yes I do.
Do you promise to love her every day?
Groom: Yes I do.
And will you respect and trust her,
laugh and cry with her.
Will you be faithfull to her.
Will you be with her in good times and badtimes
no matter what difficulties you may be facing?
Groom: Yes I do.
And will you give her your hand, your heart and your love?
Groom: Yes I do.
Bride do you take groom as your husband and partner?
Bride: Yes I do.
Do you promise to love him every day?
Bride: Yes I do.
And will you respect and trust him
laugh and cry with him.
Will you be faithfull to him.
Will you be with him in good times and badtimes
no matter what difficulties you may be facing?
Bride: Yes I do.
And will you give him your hand, your heart and your love?
Bride: Yes I do.
Your marriage will, no doubt,
be filled with surprises.
Some you will welcome,
while others will test the strength and flexibility of your bond.
Your life together will present many opportunities
to refine and deepen your love
and to explore the profound
depths of your being.
May your love create a safe haven for you both
on the journey that lays ahead of you.
Lead with your hearts and take the time to do the simple things
that will nutrue your love.
Listen to each other attentively to your dreams and your frustrations, be helpmates and be playful in finding ways to give your love anew every day.
Let your love be an inspiration to others
to reach out for what is good within us all.
May your love be so abundant
that you have plenty to share with the rest of us.
It is your love that has brought us here today,
may it grow deeper and sweeter with each passing year.
Ring exchange Introduction
These rings are circles,
As arms that embrace,
these wedding rings you give and receive this day
reflect the circle of shared love
into which you enter as partners in life.
May you always be blessed.
Ring Exchange
groom:
I give you this ring
as a sign that I choose you
to be my lover, my partner,
and my best friend
today, tomorrow, and always.
bride:
I give you this ring
as a sign that I choose you
to be my lover, my partner,
and my best friend
today, tomorrow, and always.
Closing Words
bride and groom,
my best wishes go forward from this day with you.
I wish for you a fulfilling life,
rich in caring and in happiness.
I wish for you a gentle and peaceful life
that nurtures and comforts you.
I wish for you a noble life,
which reflects your honesty, kindness, and integrity.
I wish for you an adventuresome life,
exploring the fullness of your own and each other’s true selves.
bride and groom,
there is a wonderful life ahead of you.
Live it fully.
Love its changes and choices.
Let life amaze you and bring you great joy.
As the Apache Wedding Blessing declares: [to be read by ….]
Example
“Now you will feel no rain,
for each of you will be shelter to the other;
Now you will feel no cold,
for each of you will be warmth to the other;
Now there will be no loneliness,
for each of you will be companion to the other.
Now you are two persons,
but there is one life before you.
Go now to your dwelling place
to enter into the days of your togetherness,
And may your days be-good and long upon the earth.”
You may now kiss the bride!!

Приветствие
Уважаемые гости!
Мы собрались сегодня здесь, чтобы стать свидетелями того, как соединят свои
сердца, жизни и судьбы два близких вам человека. Пусть нам всем станет
тепло и радостно от этой прекрасной и трепетной любви.
Обращение к жениху и невесте
Дорогие Павел и Диана, сегодня у вас очень ответственный, праздничный
и торжественный день. Сегодня в вашей жизни произойдет одно из самых
прекрасных и незабываемых событий – создание семьи.
С этого дня вы пойдѐте по жизни рука об руку, вместе переживая и радость
счастливых дней, и огорчения. Создавая семью, вы добровольно приняли на
себя великий долг друг перед другом, а также перед будущим ваших детей.
Соблюдая торжественный обряд, в присутствии ваших родных и друзей, я
обязана спросить вас: “Является ли ваше решение вступить в брак взаимным и
добровольным, готовы ли вы взять на себя ответственность за судьбу и счастье
любимого человека?”
Прошу ответить Вас, невеста. (Отвечает: “Да”)
Прошу ответить Вас, жених. (Отвечает: “Да”)
Диана, пожалуйста, повернись лицом к своему возлюбленному, возьми его за
руки, ладонями вверх, чтобы ты могла увидеть, какой подарок тебе вручает
судьба.
Это руки твоего лучшего друга, молодого, сильного и любящего тебя всем
сердцем. Он держит тебя сегодня, в этот свадебный день, обещая любить тебя
сегодня, завтра и навсегда.
Эти руки будут всегда работать в паре с твоими руками, строя ваше будущее,
по пути радости и печали, сближая вас день ото дня.
Эти руки будут бесчисленное множество раз утирать твои слезы
сожаления и слезы счастья.
Эти руки будут крепко обнимать и утешать тебя в трудные времена.
Эти руки будут гладить тебя по лицу, заглядывая в твои глаза и видя в них
отражение своей бесконечной любви.
Эти руки, даже, когда они покроются морщинами, будут крепко сжимать твои

руки, даря тепло и нежность.
Павел , ты уже стоишь лицом к своей возлюбленной и держишь ее за руки.
Судьба вручает тебе такой замечательный подарок!
Ты держишь руки твоей лучшей подруги, молодой, красивой и любящей тебя
всем сердцем. Сегодня, в этот свадебный день, она дает тебе обещание
любить и заботиться о тебе всю оставшуюся жизнь.
Эти нежные руки будут крепко обнимать и утешать тебя в трудные времена,
будут беззаветно любить и почитать тебя.
Эти руки будут заботиться о тебе во время болезни, и дарить ласку, когда ты
счастлив.
Эти руки придадут тебе силы и уверенности, чтобы реализовать ваши мечты.
Теперь, когда вы станете одной семьей, для вас все достижимо!
Благославение родителей
Вступление в брак это сугубо личный поступок, но для того, чтобы черпать
силу и продолжаться долгие годы, их союз должен одобряться родными и
близкими. В этой связи, я прошу родителей Павла и Дианы занять сторону
жениха и невесты.
Дорогие родители, Вы воплощаете собой традиции и устои ваших семей.
Скажите, Вы одобряете выбор ваших детей?
(Поздравления от родителей)
В знак вашего благославения, обнимите и поцелуйте жениха с невестой.
(Родители обмениваются поцелуями и возвращаются на свои места)
Обмен колъцами
Заключение брака – это не только красивая церемония, но также и священное
выражение вашей любви. Поэтому сегодня в присутствие ваших близких и
родных людей вы можете в знак верности обменяться кольцами.
Обручальное кольцо – старинный и многозначный символ. Во-первых, это символ
верности: кольцо наглядно показывает окружающим, что сердце человека
принадлежит супруге или супругу. Во-вторых, кольцо круглое, то есть не имеет
ни начала, ни конца и, значит, символизирует вечность. И наконец, обручальное
кольцо из золота, а золото – чистый и красивый металл, к которому не пристает
грязь. Таким образом, обручальное кольцо символизирует любовь и верность,
чистоту и вечность. Дорогие молодожены, пусть ваша любовь будет верна, чиста
и навсегда крепит ваше супружеское согласие.

Обменяйтесь кольцами со всей серьезностью и ответственностью, а также с
большим чувством радости, с твердой верой в то, что вы доверяете,
поддерживаете и любите друг друга.
Павел, наденьте кольцо Диане, и повторяйте за мной:
“Я надеваю тебе это колъцо в знак того, что выбираю тебя своей женой, своей любимой, своим
лучшим другом сегодня, завтра и навсегда! “
Tеперь вы, Диана, наденьте кольцо Павлу, и повторяйте за мной:
“Я надеваю тебе это колъцо в знак того, что выбираю тебя своим мужем, своим любимым, своим
лучшим другом сегодня, завтра и навсегда!”
Приглашаю вас поставить подписи в сертификате о заключении брака

(Жених и невеста надевают кольца друг другу и расписываются в брачном
сертификате)

Обменявшись кольцами, вы объявили о своѐм твѐрдом намерении жить вместе
в любви и согласии на протяжении всех дней, подаренных вам судьбой.
Скрепите ваши клятвы поцелуем.

… Любовь долготерпима и милосердна,
Любовь не завидует,
Любовь не превозносится, не гордится.
Любовь не ропщет, не мыслит зла,
Она не ищет выгоды и не бесчинствует.
Любовь не радуется неправде,
Но сорадуется истине и ведет к свету,
Любовь все покрывает,
И всегда,
В любом направлении
Благославленна …

Дорогие Павел и Диана! Отныне вы – муж и жена. Вручая вам ваш
первый семейный документ – свидетельство о заключении брака – мы хотим
пожелать, чтобы ваша семья была крепкая и счастливая.

Семейная жизнь– это переплетение солнечных и пасмурных дней, чередование
белых и черных полос. Счастье и благополучие Вашей жизни будет зависеть от
Вашего согласия и благоразумия, умения находить компромиссы и стойко
выдерживать жизненные трудности. Пусть повседневные мелочи и пустяки не
портят главного в Вашей жизни – любви и счастья!

Here is an example of a bi-lingual ceremony. We generally suggest to have the vows in the language that is your common language and the question can be asked each partner in there first language. If you feel comfortable saying some words in the language that is foreign to you, we suggest to do this for the ring exchange. Everything is flexible, these are just some suggestions, please talk to your wedding planner about these details.

Estamos aqui hoje reunidos em alegria

para testemunhar e celebrar

a união de noivo e noiva em matrimónio.

Congratulemo-nos no momento deste importante compromisso.

A essência deste compromisso

é a toma completa e recíproca,

como eterno amante, amigo e companheiro.

É uma decisão que não foi tomada com ligeireza,

mas sim com grande consideração e respeito mútuos.

“We are joyfully gathered today

to witness and to celebrate

the joining of Name of bride and name of groom in marriage,

Let us rejoice with each other in the making of this important covenant.

The essence of this covenant

is the taking of each other in entirety,

as an everlasting lover, friend and companion.

It is, therefore, a decision which has not been entered into lightly

but rather undertaken with great consideration

and respect for one another.

Nós reunimo-nos na esperança

de que o amor que vos trouxe a esta união

possa transbordar para as vidas de outros.

Assim, pedimos

que as vossas promessas e esperanças

sejam realizadas.

Pedimos que a ambos sejam concedidas a paciência para escutar,

a capacidade de compreender,

a compaixão para dar consolo

e a alegria para rir e simplesmente estar juntos.

Mais importante,

que o vosso matrimónio possa criar

um lar onde ninguém seja um estranho

e, lembrem-se,

é  ­tão importante ser o parceiro certo

como o é escolher o parceiro certo.

We have come together in the hope

that the love which has brought you both to this union

may go out beyond itself

into the lives of others.

Thus, we ask that your promises and hopes be realized.

We ask that you both be granted the patience to listen,

the capacity to understand,

the compassion to give comfort

and the joy to laugh and just to be together.

Most importantly,

let your marriage make a home

where neither person is a stranger,

and, remember, it is just as important

to be the right partner

as it is to choose the right partner.

Que o vosso matrimónio possa oferecer

iluminação e crescimento.

Que possa resplandecer na alegria

de descobertas partilhadas.

Que a vossa união possa ser suficientemente forte

para resistir à escuridão de todas as coisas.

Que o silêncio e o desespero nunca vos possam separar;

que possam sempre voltar um para o outro.”

Let your marriage offer illumination and growth.

Bask in the joy of shared discoveries.

Let your union be strong enough

to endure the darkness of all things.

May silence and despair never separate you;

may you always return to each other.”

Declaration of intentions

“Nome do noivo,

recebe esta mulher por sua esposa?

Promete amá-la e confortá-la,

honrá-la e mantê-la,

na enfermidade e na saúde,

na tristeza e na alegria,

e ser-lhe fiel,

de hoje em diante?”

“Name of groom,

will you have this woman

to be your wife?

Will you love her, comfort her,

honor and keep her,

in sickness and in health,

in sorrow and in joy,

and be faithful to her,

from this day forward?”

(GROOM: I will.)

“Nome da noiva,

recebe este homem por seu esposo?

Promete amá-lo e confortá-lo,

honrá-lo e mant-lo,

na enfermidade e na saúde,

na tristeza e na alegria,

e ser-lhe fiel,

de hoje em diante?”

“ Name of bride

will you have this man to be your husband?

Will you love him, comfort him,

honor and keep him,

in sickness and in health,

in sorrow and in joy,

and be faithful to him,

from this day forward?”

(BRIDE: I will.)

Vows

Nome do noivo e nome da noiva,

escolheram consagrar-se um ao outro

perante estas testemunhas.

Por favor, unam as vossas mãos

e façam as vossas promessas.

Name of bride and name of groom,

you have chosen to stand before these witnesses

to pledge yourselves to one another.

Please join hands

and make your promises.

Eu pedirei agora a “Nome do noivo e nome da noiva” que troquem os seus votos repetindo estas palavras.

(The following is repeated to each other after celebrant phrase by phrase in English.)

GROOM:

With all my heart

I take you to be my wife.

I will love you

through the good and the bad,

through the joy and the sorrow.

I will do my best to be understanding,

and to trust in you completely.

I will make you a part of me

and in turn,

become a part of you.

Together we will face

all of life’s experiences

and share one another’s dreams and goals.

I promise to love you,

comfort and encourage you,

be open and honest with you,

and stay with you

as long as we both shall live.

BRIDE:

With all my heart

I take you to be my husband.

I will love you

through the good and the bad,

through the joy and the sorrow.

I will do my best to be understanding,

and to trust in you completely.

I will make you a part of me

and in turn,

become a part of you.

Together we will face

all of life’s experiences

and share one another’s dreams and goals.

I promise to love you,

comfort and encourage you,

be open and honest with you,

and stay with you

as long as we both shall live.

The Exchange of Rings

Nome do noivo, como símbolo da sua fidelidade,

coloque a aliança no dedo de nome da noiva

e repita estas palavras.

Name of groom as a symbol of your faithfulness,

place the ring on name of groom’s finger

and repeat after me.

With this ring,

I thee wed.

I accept you name of bride

as my partner,

as my friend,

and as my wife,

through all of the experiences life holds for us,

in abiding faith and love.

Nome da noiva, como símbolo da sua fidelidade,

coloque a aliança no dedo de name of groom

e repita estas palavras.

Name of bride as a symbol of your faithfulness,

place the ring on name of groom’s finger

and repeat after me.

With this ring,

I thee wed.

I accept you name of groom

as my partner,

as my friend,

and as my husband,

through all of the experiences life holds for us,

in abiding faith and love.

Pronouncement

Nome do noivo e nome da noiva,

tendo vós concordadoem viver juntos em matrimónio,

in so much as the two of you have agreed

to live together in Matrimony

tendo prometido o vosso amorum ao outromediante estes votos,

have promised your love for each other by these vows,

a união das vossas mãose a entrega destas alianças,

the joining of your hands and the giving of these rings,

eu vos declaro Marido e Mulher.

I now declare you to be Husband and Wife.

Parabéns, pode beijar a sua noiva.

It is my privilege to present to you

Mr. & Mrs ……….

The below is a sample text written by information you give to us. You can choose to see the Your-Story-Text before the wedding day and make changes or you can choose to keep it as a suprise for the day. (more…)

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Below are some ideas to add rites with a symbolic meaning to your wedding ceremony, we are allways open to explore new ideas with you.

Unity Candle
At the ceremony location are tree candles placed, two smaller ones and one big one. When bride and groom arrive at the ceremony location they both light one of the smaller candles. (more…)

Opening
“Dearly beloved,
we are gathered in the presence of this company
to witness the joining together of B&G in matrimony.
Those who enter into this relationship
shall cherish for each other mutual love and respect; (more…)

Opening
We are gathered here today to celebrate
one of life’s greatest moments,
to give recognition to the worth and beauty of love,
and to add our best wishes to the words
which shall unite_________ and ________ in marriage. (more…)

OPENING

We are joyfully gathered today to witness and to celebrate the joining of two lives in marriage,

Let us rejoice with each other in the making of this important covenant. (more…)

Opening

Let us lift our hearts as one in delighted celebration of the marriage union we are about to witness between bride and groom. (more…)

Opening Words

I would like to welcome you here today to share in the celebration of bride and groom marriage. We are here today to share with bride and groom a most joyous occasion. (more…)

Opening Words

You must all be very special to this couple because they have asked you to be here to share their happiness and their joy and to be with them as they publicly declare their love and commitment to one another. (more…)

____________&________, When you first joined hands and hearts in marriage  ___ years ago, you did not know where life would take you. (more…)

Wedding readings are a tradition that bring the guests and the couples closer together during the ceremony. So it is not the couple doing “their thing” with the celebrant and the guests just watch. No, some guest will come to the front and present a reading to the couple and there are so many to choose from. Of course there is also the option to write your own, which some might feel inspired too, but certainly not everyone. So it is good to have a vast library to choose from, so you can find some words that fit. (more…)