Your Ceremony
So much planning goes into the many details of your special day! Many couples sit down with me and have really not given any thought to what kind of ceremony they want... or that they even have a choice! My husband and I put together our wedding ceremony and vows in 1984. We helped a number of friends with their ceremonies and were honored when some asked us to officiate. Since that time, we have been privileged to officiate for many couples, and I still get a thrill every time I say the words that I know are so special, so perfect for each couple.
So much planning goes into the many details of your special day! Many couples sit down with me and have really not given any thought to what kind of ceremony they want... or that they even have a choice! My husband and I put together our wedding ceremony and vows in 1984. We helped a number of friends with their ceremonies and were honored when some asked us to officiate. Since that time, we have been privileged to officiate for many couples, and I still get a thrill every time I say the words that I know are so special, so perfect for each couple.
Plan Your Ceremony
Ceremonies come in many forms and you can pretty much do what you like. It must contain, of course, certain elements such as the "I do's and the pronouncement "I now pronounce you ..." Below are guidelines to help you write your vows and create a ceremony just for you. You can do it...if you are one of my couples and need some help just call me at (754) 999-0318. I can also recommend a couple of books that you may get some ideas from.
The ceremonies which we, at Weddings with Serenity, are designed to be as meaningful as we can possibly make them. I love to work with our clients to create a ceremony which is special to them. I love to incorporate family traditions from both families baackgrounds So I welcome your ideas and your input. If you think something is right for your ceremony, then it is.
Remember the day is yours..
My ceremonies are always well received and the comment I receive most is "The ceremony was just beautiful and meaningful." We love to hear that!
Ceremonies come in many forms and you can pretty much do what you like. It must contain, of course, certain elements such as the "I do's and the pronouncement "I now pronounce you ..." Below are guidelines to help you write your vows and create a ceremony just for you. You can do it...if you are one of my couples and need some help just call me at (754) 999-0318. I can also recommend a couple of books that you may get some ideas from.
The ceremonies which we, at Weddings with Serenity, are designed to be as meaningful as we can possibly make them. I love to work with our clients to create a ceremony which is special to them. I love to incorporate family traditions from both families baackgrounds So I welcome your ideas and your input. If you think something is right for your ceremony, then it is.
Remember the day is yours..
My ceremonies are always well received and the comment I receive most is "The ceremony was just beautiful and meaningful." We love to hear that!
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A Wedding Ceremony Consists of several separate elements. You may want to use all or some of them.
Opening Words: We have come together here today to celebrate the marriage of ______and _____ Use this section to thank your guest for joining in your happy day, to say something about why you are making the commitment etc or for just whatever you wish to say to your family and guests. Invocation: Whatever you like, prayer etc Address: How you found one another or what marriage means to you. Something to share with your guests. Special Reading: verse, poem Candle Lighting Service: Special unity candle. Especially nice for second marriages with small children. Special Music:A nice selection here helps to set the mood for the vows and also adds a little length to the ceremony. Vows:You can use the vows to the right or write your own. Blessing of the Rings:My favorite here is "Like a circle with no ending may these rings signify your never ending love. May your rings forever be a reminder of this day, this hour, this moment Exchange of Rings: With this ring etc Pronounce of Marriage:This would be the pronounce in the short ceremony to the right. |
Simple Civil Marriage Ceremony
Couple must have valid License To Groom "Do you take this woman to be your lawful wedded wife, to live together in the Holy Estate of Matrimony; to love, honor, comfort her and keep her in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, keep you only unto her so long as you both shall live?" (Groom answers "I do") To Bride "Do you take this man to be your lawful wedded husband to live together in the Holy Estate of Matrimony, to love, honor, confort him and keep him in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, keep you only unto him so long as you both shall live?" (Bride answers " I do") Giving of rings. This can be done seperately or both bride and grrom can place the rings on the other and then repeat together' "With this ring I thee wed in love and truth and with all my worldly goods I thee endow." Bride and Groom join hands and officiant pronounces them husband and wife "Inasmuch as _______(groom) and ______(bride) have this day consented togehter in Holy Wedlock and have given and pledged their troth each to the other in the presence of this company, by virtue of the authority vested in me under the laws of the State of Florida , I now pronounce you husband and wife. Basically this is just the vows portion and for longer ceremonies the sections to the left can be added or you can write this section. |
