Outdoor Wedding Ceremony

By Rev. Dorothy Torres

Introduction Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the wedding of ____ and ____. ____ and ____ have chosen this spot to announce their love and commitment for each other, to the world. This place was chosen for its beauty and openness, two wonderful qualities that this location has in common with the commitment that will be spoken here today. Reading Marriage is a solemn commitment made by two people that hold the hope and promise of a lifetime of togetherness. Their lifetime will hold many trials and tribulations. Just as the waves of the ocean pass over, so hard times will pass over this couple. Be strong, like the mountains that surround you. Stand together and you can face any storm that comes your way. Stand together, support each other, and soon you will have smooth sailing again. We who are witnessing your marriage, hope that your love and respect for each other, your trust and understanding of each other will shine through any adversities you may face and sing out with the true love and joy that it is your hearts today. Presentation of the Bride (Addressing the Father of the Bride) ______ was born into your life as your little girl, you watched over her cared for her, and helped her become the woman we see here today. Will you now present her to be married so she may step into the next part of her life, as a wife and soul mate to _______? Vows Do you (Grooms Name), take (Brides Name) to be your wife? Will you stand together during ruff seas, mountain storms, torrential down pours, and desert winds? Will you also stand together during the sun rises, sun sets, and the many blessings and beauty that the world may bring to you? (Grooms Name): I will. Minister: Do you (Brides Name), take (Grooms Name) to be your husband? Will you stand together during ruff seas, mountain storms, torrential down pours, and desert winds? Will you also stand together during the sun rises, sun sets, and the many blessings and beauty that the world may bring to you? (Brides Name): I will. Rings Introduction Minister: The wedding ring is a symbolic icon. Alone the ring is just a piece of metal heated and formed with out love. But today, we will transform these cold pieces of metal into beautiful symbols of everlasting love. They will be placed on your fingers and shine forth like a beacon in the storm shouting out that you are not alone in this world, that you have someone to share your life with. When you are apart from each other let this symbol shine in your heart as well as on your hand. This symbol that says you have chosen each other above all others. Ring Vows (Bride repeats after minister): (Grooms Name), I give you this ring as a symbol of our vows, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you. Please receive this ring as a symbol of my love and as a constant reminder that I have chosen you above all others to be the one to share my life. (Groom repeats after minister): (Brides Name), I give you this ring as a symbol of our vows, and with all that I am and all that I have, I honor you. Please receive this ring as a symbol of my love and as a constant reminder that I have chosen you above all others to be the one to share my life. Declaration of Marriage Minister: You all have been given the pleasure of witnessing this very special occasion that formally announces the marriage of (Grooms Name) and (Brides Name). Now they have spoken their vows to each other and given their promises. They have declared before all of us that they are in love and they will live together in holy matrimony. They both now wear the rings of love on their hands and in their hearts. So, by the authority vested in me, I now pronounce them to be Husband and Wife. Minister: (Grooms Name), you may kiss your bride Presentation Minister: Ladies and Gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to present (Brides Name) & (Grooms Name) (Grooms Last Name). Rev. Dorothy Torres http://www.castleministries.com  ********************    The Universal Life Church offers handfasting ceremonies, funeral ceremonies and free minister training.   As a long time member of ULC, Rev. Long created the seminary site to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of Universal Life Church materials.  I've been ordained with the Universal Life Church for many years and it's Seminary since the beginning and have loved watching the continual growth of the seminary. Try our new free toolbar at: ULC Toolbar.