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

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Alright, we definitely got you coveredsomething old, a lot of new stuff ((peepour last, everything is in fashion/new/what's in fashion at RN weddings)), 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. That's why today felt like a good time to talk about wedding ceremonies. Why? Couples have been married for thousands of years, and although weddings have become very personal lately, the basic structure/format of a wedding ceremony is essentially the same, in all respects. So, as you can imagine, the text will sound pretty familiar from one wedding to the next, it's the sassiest #borrowed thing there is, really.

In fact, my husband is officiating my sister and future brother-in-law's wedding next month, and he's been thinking carefully about what he's going to say on their big day for at least half a year now. And for the past few months, she's spent whatever free time she has in the evenings exploring sample scripts and finding lines and verbiage that she thinks resonate with her overall style and personality. That's where the loan comes in, very hot. Because there's certainly nothing wrong with a little marriage plagiarism here, at least that's whata practical marriageTell us!

Most couples who marry in a religious ceremony generally respect the preferences of the religious leader and the typical traditions of their place of worship, but when it comes to secular/non-religious weddings, ceremonies can be much larger. In this case, it is up to the newlyweds and selected officiants to outline the service flow strategy. The only essential/requirement is the declaration of intent(i.e. the formal “yes” and the legal acknowledgment that “yes, I want to marry this person and yes, I am here by choice” and the pronouncement, whereby the officiant confirms that the two are officially married. Everything else is an open book [of vows], waiting to be filled with as much or as little sentiment as the couple desires. It's your day!

Since I'm helping my husbandprepare-se and case-semy sister and brother-in-law, I've gathered some thoughts on what makes a super special and successful personalized wedding ceremony (although, don't get too hung up on words, the entire ceremony will be a success, you're getting married - it's a success, no matter what happens). Basically, you too can see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's May wedding ceremony as a modern muse: It was multicultural, included modern/updated vows (with a nod to matching couples at the wedding), and music from an amazing gospel chorus. .

And I've added some sample scripts that you are more than welcome to incorporate into your own wedding days. Thatsite webis fantastic for some stereotypical pointers and this is onegreat wedding script generator! Simply fill in the bride and groom's names, add personalized touches, proofread and print!

Be on the same page.

Whether you and your partner decide to write your ceremony yourself or let your officiant write the script, the important thing here is to be on the same page. This ceremony is about you and your love, so it should be to your liking, completely. My husband knows my sister and brother-in-law almost as well as I do and is committed to making sure the ceremony reflects them as a couple. So, before he even started putting together a sample script, he scheduled a time to sit down with the two and get an idea of ​​what they wanted. None 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 spoke about their own love story, included sweet, relatable vows, and who married them without a lot of pomp and fuss. circumstance. Being on the same page with your officiant is crucial to the authenticity of the wedding and your overall comfort level with the ceremony.

Don't spoil the votes.

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Not every couple wants to exchange handwritten vows, and that's okay! Personalized votes are certainly no substitute for more traditional votes. That said, if you wantwrite your own vows, it's important that you and your fiancé spend enough time perfecting your prose. They'll make promises to each other, reminisce about the most epic and monumental moments of their relationship (as much as they want to share), and commit to spending their lives together, so their words should be reasonably rehearsed. Know that your vows are really for the two of you, so you don't have to feel pressured to attract either guest. However, being in tune with your officiant, you should have a game plan for how much time to spend on each part of your ceremony, and together, agree on an appropriate amount of time for your exchange of vows.

Programs have a purpose.

We repeat again: weddings have a very familiar format, from one to the other, in the sense that they all usually have a procession, welcome, readings or some kind of anecdote/speech/sermon, vows, exchange of rings, pronouncement, first kiss and recession. But beyond that, they can be as personalized as possible. That's why wedding shows aren't just for show, they serve a purpose, especially if the bride and groom are performing a religious ceremony or one that might be extraordinarily unique. Giving guests something to reference 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's going on during the wedding ceremony. I'm not going to lie, I love the shows and I think they're the perfect place for couples to share messages with their guests and share anything that's particularly meaningful to them or their love story. Clear,creating your own wedding websitecan help with that too!

Well, here are some sample wedding ceremony scripts for your perusal! But before you start, just one really important thing to consider...

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

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That's our most critical piece of advice, especially when you're reflecting on yourbiggest budget killer.People who don't show up to your ceremony (for no apparent reason, of course) don't deserve to party with you. And yes, it will happen. Trust us when we say this, because there will be people you'll notice aren't there. And these good guys aren't really okay, they suck👎. The wedding ceremony is the most important part of your big day and the happy ending that follows, so guests need to be there.for everything.

If only there was a way to make it abundantly clear that you expect your guests to be present for ALL parts of your wedding day, not just the dance floor and open bar... There could be; however, make your own custom invitations (we have manyFREE printables) and include small FYIs... if you wish.

PERSONAL FRIEND AS OFFICIAL
WEDDING CEREMONY SCRIPT

Prepared byHeather Lee para Minted.com

Welcome.

Officiant: Please be seated.

First of all, I would like to start by welcoming everyone and thanking each one of you for being here on this very happy day. It is not by chance that each one of you is here today, and each one of you was invited to be here because you represent someone important in the individual and collective life of NAME and NAME.

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

The most memorable 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 a bond so special that it transcends normal relationships and becomes something so pure and wonderful that you can't imagine spending another day of your life without them. For NAME, this was about 20 years ago when he met me and we became best friends [add some humor if your officiant is a friend]. But about X years ago he met NAME who is also wonderful. I know how much these two care and love each other deeply, and I feel privileged to be here with all of you today as a witness to your lifelong commitment to love one another.

I think I've been lucky enough to meet most of you here today at some point or another, but for those I haven't met, my name is [brief biographical information about how the officiant knows the couple].

The love story.

Officiant: Now, NAME and NAME have asked me to keep this speech short, elegant, and familiar, and have kindly asked me to omit any stories that are not flattering to either of them. So I had to change the stories about past cases... drugs or alcohol... encounters with the police... but I feel free to say, "I told you so." That's exactly what I said when I found out that NAME and NAME's relationship was getting serious.

As an outside observer of their developing love, it was pretty clear that the two represent a perfect match because they each complement each other so well. They balance each other out, and while each is a great individual on their own, together they are even better. And being better together, as a team, as a unit and as partners, is what has been building for many years and what leads us to be here today, witnessing your commitment to each other in front of those you love most.

I wish I could tell you a single story about NAME and NAME that sums up their relationship and how they enrich each other's lives and the lives of each of us, but the truth is that there is not a single event that is a good 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 themselves; they make themselves laugh and think outside themselves; that time magically seems to fly and slow down when they're together. They help each other in ways that are obvious and unnoticed, but always appreciated.

I also know that it's not just anyone you can communicate with with just a glance, or remember the strangest names of Lyft drivers, or be surprised with reservations at a restaurant you've had your eye on for years, or say "I'm sorry . " ” whenever justified (... eventually). They do it for and with others.

But it is also my personal experiences with NAME and NAME that highlight the quality of their love. It doesn't matter if I'm with them in person or just in some weird text group with them, when I get involved with NAME and NAME I always have a good time. 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 for them on their wedding day is for their team life to be one of complete satisfaction; filled with those moments that we wish would never end, and that continue to make us smile and laugh as each of us does.

So without further ado...

The votes.

Dear and Distinguished Guests:

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

This contract must not be entered into lightly, but with consideration and seriousness, and with a thorough understanding of your obligations and responsibilities.

The boyfriends/girlfriends/girlfriend and boyfriend have prepared vows that you are going to read now.

[exchange votes]

Officiant: And now:

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

Do you promise to love, honor, cherish and protect him, abandoning all others and clinging to him alone forever?

["Sim."]

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

Do you promise to love, honor, cherish and protect him, abandoning all others and clinging to him alone forever?

["Sim."]

The rings.

Officiant: NAME and NAME will now exchange rings as a symbol of mutual love and commitment. Rings are a precious metal; they also become precious when you use them. Your wedding bands 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's the seal of the vows you just made to love each other without end.

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

as a symbol of my love

[“As a sign of my love”]

that I chose you

[That I chose you”]

Above all

["Above all"]

With this ring I promised you.

[“With this ring, I marry you.”]

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

as a symbol of my love

[“As a sign of my love”]

that I chose you

[That I chose you”]

Above all

["Above all"]

With this ring I promised you.

[“With this ring, I marry you.”]

The Good Wishes.

Officiant: To make your relationship work, you need love. Keep hanging out together. Take time to show each other that your love and marriage grows stronger with time.

It will take confidence to know that in their hearts they truly want the best for others.

It will take dedication to remain open to one another and to learn and grow together.

Loyalty will be needed to move forward together, not knowing exactly what the future holds.

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

The Declaration of Marriage / "The Kiss"

Officiant: And now, by the power conferred upon me by _______________, it is my honor and pleasure to pronounce you married. He goes out and lives each day to the fullest. You can seal this declaration with a kiss.

[Kiss]

I am pleased to introduce the bride and groom, NAMES.

Traditional
wedding script

byNina Calloway por The Fir Tree

Welcome.

Officiant: 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 have made to each other, to offer your love and support for this union, and to allow NAME and NAME to begin their married life together, surrounded by the people who are most dear and important to them. they. Welcome to each of you who have traveled near and far. NAME and NAME thank you for being here today and now I ask for your blessing, encouragement and lifelong support in your decision to marry.

Definition of Marriage.

Officiant: Marriage is perhaps the greatest and most challenging adventure in human relationships. No ceremony can create your marriage; only you can do it, through love and patience; for dedication and perseverance; talking and listening, helping, supporting and believing in each other; through tenderness and laughter; learn to forgive, learn to appreciate your differences and learn to make the important things matter and let the rest go. What this ceremony can do is witness and affirm the choice you make to remain together as partners and life partners.

Statement of intent.

Officiant: Will you, NAME, take this woman as your wife?

boyfriend: i will

Officiant: Will you, NAME, accept this man as your husband?

girlfriend: i will

Lectures.

Officiant: In the spirit of the importance of strong friendships to a marriage, NAME and NAME asked two friends to read selections about love that especially resonate with them. FIRST READING, followed by SECOND READING.

Community support.

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

Officiant: All please stand up. Will you who are here today wrap NAME and NAME in love, offering them the joys of your friendship and supporting them in their marriage?

We all go

Officiant: You may be seated.

Marriage votes.

Officiant: We have reached the point in your ceremony where you will say your vows to each other. But before you do, I ask you to remember that love, which is rooted in faith, trust and acceptance, will be the foundation of a deeper and lasting relationship. There are no ties more tender, no vows more sacred than those you now take. If you are able to fulfill the vows you take here today, not out of any religious or civic law, but out of a desire to love and be loved by another fully, without limitations, then your life will be filled with joy and the home you will live in . The establishment will be a place where both will find the direction of their growth, their freedom and their responsibility. Please now read the vows you wrote to each other.

Girlfriend and boyfriend: I NAME/NAME, take you NAME/NAME to be my husband/wife, my constant friend and companion, and my love. I will work to create a bond of honesty, respect and trust; one that weathers the tides of time and change and grows with us. I promise to honor and respect you for all that you are and will become, being proud of who we are, separately and together. I promise to challenge you and accept your challenges. 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 are recognized and celebrated in all their forms. Our homes will be a sanctuary and refuge for us and those we love. Above all, I will give you my love freely and unconditionally. I promise this from the bottom of my heart, for all the days of our lives.

Officiant: Can 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 by the power given to me, I now pronounce you husband and wife! They can kiss!

modern wedding
ceremony script

Prepared byShutterfly Editors

Welcome.

Officiant: Good afternoon. NAME, NAME and I want to welcome you all to this beautiful day. It's thanks to all of you, thanks to this strong community, that [NAME] and [NAME]'s relationship has grown stronger and stronger and has led to this very moment. Thanks for being here, now let's get started.

[NAME] and [NAME], what you've accomplished here today is no small feat. Their journey began long before they sent out the invitations, 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 so simple. They welcomed each other's families, communities and longtime friends, bringing them together with warmth and enthusiasm. You built a new village with your love and you worked every day to support this village as it changes and grows.

Weddings bring difficult days as well as beautiful ones. This day is a reminder of what your love has already accomplished and the incredible possibilities of what you can continue to achieve and overcome in the many, many years to come.

Reading.

Officiant: As per our reading today, [NAME] has asked her cousin to submit an original poem to honor her vows.

(Read to continue)

Marriage votes.

Officiant: [NAME] and [NAME], please join hands and repeat after me:

Couple: [NAME], I swear / I will dedicate my life from this day forward / to filling our days with beauty and joy. / I will celebrate your spirit and all your accomplishments / I will work to inspire you / and I will 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)

Officiant: [NAME] and [NAME], are you partners, as of today, as husband and wife/husband and husband/wife and wife? Please yell a "We do!"

(The couple says "We do!")

Officiant: And to everyone here, do you promise to support this couple, remind them of their vows, and act as an example of love and family? Please yell a "We do!"

(Crowd says "We do!")

Ring Exchange.

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

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

Officiant: [NAME] and [NAME], it is with such joy that I now send you out into the world to spread the beautiful light you share with those around you. By the power vested in me, I now, for the first time, pronounce you married. Now kiss and go celebrate!

AND SOMETHING VERY GOOD
ABOUT YOUR OWN VOTES...

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