Non-Denominational Wedding

By Rev. Kimberli Taylor (fka Kimberli McFerran)

We are here today to participate in a most joyous Occasion; to celebrate one of life's greatest moments, by acknowledging the wedding of (Groom) and (Bride). Into this state of Marriage, (Groom) and (Bride) come now to be united. Opening Blessing May this man and this woman be a blessing and comfort to each other, sharers of each other?s joys, consolers in each others sorrows, helpers to each other in all of life?s adventures. May they encourage each other in whatever they set out to achieve. May they, trusting each other, trust life and be unafraid. May they, loving each other, offer love and support to those around them. Promises (Groom) & (Bride), Will you please, as an expression that your hearts are joined together in love, now join your hands. (Groom), do you take (Bride) to be your lawful wedded wife? Do you promise to love, honor, and protect her? Share the good times and achievements as well as the hard times and disappointments? Keep her in sickness and in sorrow and to be faithful to her forevermore? (Groom): I do (Bride), do you take (Groom) to be your lawful wedded husband? Do you promise to love, honor, and protect him? Share the good times and achievements as well as the hard times and disappointments? Keep him in sickness and in sorrow and to be faithful to him forevermore? (Bride): I do As you place the ring on her finger, please repeat after me: Please repeat after me, (Bride), with free and unconstrained soul, I give you all I am and all I am to become. Take this ring, and with it my promise of faith, patience, and love, for the rest of my life. Pronouncement Now that you have joined yourselves in matrimony, may you strive always to meet this commitment with the same spirit you now are now exhibiting. We all bear witness to this ceremony you have just performed and you may now call yourselves by those old and respected names, husband and wife. You may kiss the bride. Presentation of Mr.and Mrs. ____________. ******************** 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