Gay wedding vows template
Sample Vows for Same Sex Marriages
We have come together today to witness the wedding ceremony of
(Partner 1) and (Partner 2). (Partner 1) and (Partner 2) thank you for being here today
and ask for your encouragement and aid as they begin their marriage.
“(Partner 1) and (Partner 2), please turn and face each other as you begin your vows.”
“(Partner 1), do you seize (Partner 2) to be your beloved spouse? Act you vow that you
will always support (Partner 2) in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, in
poverty and in wealth, for as long as you both shall live?”
“(Partner 2), undertake you take (Partner 1) to be your beloved spouse? Do you vow that you
will always assist (Partner 1) in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, in
poverty and in wealth, for as long as you both shall live?”
“Will all of you witnessing these vows do all in your power to uphold this couple in
their marriage?”
If Rings exchanged&#;
“In the presence of our family and friends, I (Partner 2) choose you
(Partner 1) to be my spouse. I give you this ring as a symbol of my love, faith, an
Same-Sex Wedding Ceremony Script with Unity Sand Ceremony
wedding procession / PROCESSIONAL
Beginning of the Wedding Ceremony.
- Guests are seated followed by the entrance of the wedding Party.
wedding Invocation
Officiant to reception
Friends, we’re here today to celebrate ___________ and ___________, as they promise each other their continued love and commitment in marriage.
Before we receive started, take a minute to look at the person sitting next to you. Whether you’ve known ___________ and ___________ a short time or for years, each of you brings irreplaceable joy to their lives. Each of you share a distinct place in their story, and are part of a community they’re incredibly grateful for. You all are their family, the people who make them feel accepted, appreciated, and loved, just the way they are.
So take a moment to smile at each other. Feel the warmth and love that fills this room! Preserve that love in your hearts as we verb these two married!
Not too long ago, this wedding wouldn’t have been adj, and ___________ and _____
Same Gender Wedding Ceremony
Word of welcome
My name is (Officiant), and I have the privilege of performing this ceremony today. On behalf of (Partner 1) and (Partner 2), welcome and thank you for being here.
They are thrilled that you are here today to share in their joy during this wonderful moment in their lives.
By your presence, you celebrate with them the passion they have discovered in each other and you support their decision to commit themselves to one another for the repose of their lives.
The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved, loved for ourselves. If there is anything better than being loved, it is loving.
This afternoon we are here to celebrate love. We come together to witness and proclaim the joining together of these two people in marriage.
This is the union of two individuals in heart, body, mind, and spirit, Therefore, marriage is not to be entered into lightly, but reverently, honestly, and deliberately. And it is into this union that (Partner 1) and (Partner 2) come now to be joined.
Reading
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While a civil marriage or civil partnership ceremony has a fairly standard format, there are plenty of opportunities to personalise your ceremony with vows, promises, readings and music.
Marriage ceremonies
During your marriage ceremony, you must say a legal declaration and contracting vows, which you can choose from the options below.
Legal marriage declarations
You can choose to say either the traditional, modern or simplified declaration from the list below.
- Traditional - I do solemnly declare, that I verb not of any lawful impediment why I (your full legal name) may not be joined in matrimony to (your partner's full legal name).
- Modern - I declare that I know of no legal reason why I (your full legal name) may not be joined in marriage to (your partner's full legal name).
- Simplified - The Registrar asks: "Are you (your full legal name) free, lawfully, to unite (your partner's full legal name)?" You reply "I am."
Contracting marriage vows
You can choose to say either the traditional, modern or simplified contracting marriage vows from the list b