i got the ceremony written tell me what u think

[RebeccaW]

Welcome Friends and Family Joseph and Rebecca have asked you to join them this afternoon to witness the celebration of their love for each other. Each of you here today has given something of yourselves into their lives. Whether you’re a friend or a family member you have always been there to give your love and support to them.
We are also here to celebrate the marriage of two special friends, more than a ceremony, this is a significant moment of celebration and personal commitment.
The essence of this commitment is the taking of another person in their entirety, as a companion and a friend forever.
Today two hearts and two lives, will begin as one
Together through the journey of love,
They must learn to cherish, comfort, and trust each other,
With their love and their friendship
They will work together to build a life, a home and a family
Together forever is their destiny.
I ask you now to witness with me the expressions of Joseph and Rebecca’s understanding and intent:
(at this time the man and woman will be placing the rings on each others hands as they are saying I DO)
(Speaking to the Man)
Do you Joseph take this woman as your companion, your friend and as your wife?
(the answer is) I Do
(Now speaking to the Woman)
Now Do you Rebecca take this man as your companion, your friend and as your husband?
(the answer is)I Do
You have now taken each other as husband and wife and have pledged your lives unto each other. If gives me great joy to declare that you are now husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.




what does everyone think?:) :D :cool2:

[bnd94]

I love it! You did a Great job, It sounds perfect! It didn't take ya long;)

[andysgirl07]

It sounds beautiful! I love it!

[CindySue]

That sound great! This was hard for me too, but this is what I was able to come up with:

Cynthia and Brian's Wedding Ceremony

Opening Words:
We are gathered today to celebrate one of the happiest moments in the lives of Brian and Cynthia, for on this day they will affirm before witnesses of earth and heaven that they believe God has purposed that they should share life in the holy bonds of marriage.
Marriage is not only a commitment between lovers; it is also an agreement between two friends. Allow each other time to be an individual, respect each other's wishes as well as their dreams.
Consent:
Brian, do you take Cynthia as your wife? Will you be faithful to her in tender love and honor, offering encouragement and companionship? Do you promise not to forsake her or these vows you have made, but strive to show her your love everyday for the rest of your lives?
Cynthia, do you take Brian as your husband? Will you be faithful to him in tender love and honor, offering encouragement and companionship? Do you promise not to forsake him or these vows you have made, but strive to show him your love everyday for the rest of your lives?
Vows:
I, Brian, take you Cynthia to be my wife to love and to cherish from this day forward.
I, Cynthia, take you Brian to be my husband to love and to cherish from this day forward.
Ring Exchange:
(Both) With this ring I promise to love you totally, completely and unconditionally for the rest of my life.
Prayer:
Father, we thank you for this beautiful day and thank you for Brian and Cynthia. We thank you Lord you have brought them safely thus far on their journey. We pray that as you joined their hand and hearts together to become husband and wife that you will bless them. Pray that you will give them strength and courage as they face all the tasks and decisions that lie before them. We also pray Lord that you bless these rings that he and she wear and may they ever bide in your peace living together in unity, love, and happiness with good purpose to do your will. This we pray in your name. Amen.
Closing:
These two lives are now joined in one unbroken circle. Wherever they go, may they always return to one another in their togetherness. May these two find in each other, the love for which all men and women long. May they grow in understanding and in compassion. May the home that they establish be such a place of sanctuary that man will find there a friend. And may these two rings symbolize the spirit of undying love in the hearts of both of them. I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride.

Brian was worried Id make him have to memorize a book, but he hardly has to say anything at all.

[ikkin510]

Both of those sound great ladies!!

[usahgrad]

Friends, family, we’re gathered here today to witness the ultimate expression of love and commitment. Jason, Kellianne, are you ready to join together in the bonds of marriage?
-We are.
Can anyone here show just cause why these two should not be married?

Who gives this woman to marry this man?
-I do.
Jason, do you take this woman to be your wife? Will you love her and care for her in good times and bad until death parts you?
-I will.
Kellianne, do you take this man to be your husband? Will you love him and care for him in good times and bad until death parts you?
-I will.
Jason, Kellianne, you have stated your intentions. Now you will make your promise to each other. Turn to face each other.

I, Jason, take thee Kellianne to be my wife. When all the world is dark, I will shine for you. When all the music is gone, I will play for you. When all is lost, I will find it for you. I will laugh with you in joy and cry with you in sorrow. I will love, honor, and cherish you all the days of my life. This I promise you.

I, Kellianne, take thee Jason to be my husband. When all the world is dark, I will shine for you. When all the music is gone, I will play for you. When all is lost, I will find it for you. I will laugh with you in joy and cry with you in sorrow. I will love, honor, and cherish you all the days of my life. This I promise you.

May these rings serve as a sign of the pure and never ending promises you have just made to each other.

Jason, please repeat after me: With this ring, I thee wed.
-With this ring, I thee wed.
Kellianne, please repeat after me: With this ring, I thee wed.
-With this ring, I thee wed.
As these two are about to start their life together, we are reminded of where they came from and what they will bring with them into their marriage.

[Song begins: Forever and For Always (4:04)]

[Mothers light candles. Main candle is lit via tapers by bride and groom.]

Jason, Kellianne, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to introduce to you Mr. and Mrs. Jason Sutton.

[Recessional music begins: Star Wars Main Theme]


That's just a rough outline of mine...There may be some word changes and stuff in there...I have to sit down with the officiant.

Cindy, Rebecca, I LOVE your guys' ceremonies...they sound beautiful!

[rainbowtreat]

They all sound sooo nice. I haven't even started on mine yet. No idea where I am going with this one. We have fifteen minutes with the JP so I need to com eup with somehting.

[RebeccaW]

i changed it around..... this is the one i hope to be using now.



We are gathered here at this time to witness and to celebrate the coming together of two separate lives. We have come to witness the joining of this man, Joe, and this woman, Rebecca in marriage; to be with them and rejoice with them in the making of this important and everlasting commitment.

Love of another is one of the highest experiences that we human beings can have, and it can add depth of meaning to our lives. Love is on life’s greatest joys and when combined with genuine giving and sharing, each is infinitely enhanced. The day to day companionship, the joy of doing things together, or the delight of recounting experiences of things done separately, is a continuous and central part of what a man and a woman who love each other can share.

I ask you now to witness with me the expressions of theses parties’ understanding and intent:
Do you Joe take Rebecca to be your lawful wife, to love and honor her, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?
Do you Rebecca take Joe to be your lawful husband, to love and honor him, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?

The Rings.
Joe take this ring, and while placing it on Rebecca’s left hand, repeat after me: “Rebecca, with this ring I thee wed”
Rebecca, take this ring, and while placing it on Joe’s left hand, repeat after me: “Joe with this ring I thee wed”

You have consented together to be bound to one another in lawful marriage. You have made special promises to each other, which have been symbolized by the taking of vows and by the giving and receiving of rings. Therefore, by the authority conferred upon me as Justice of the Village of Cooperstown, by the State of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife.

Joe you may now kiss your bride.

[LizabethDavis]

They all sound beautiful. We are still waiting to see where the ceremony is even going to be held. That will determine a lot of what we will be doing. A church, we will have a more religious/spiritual ceremony. If we just get a NP/JP wedding, it will be less religious. But great job girls! Giving me ideas.:D