Wedding Ceremony

By Submitted by Rev. Sailor

Rev. Sailor -Northern California In the Chippewa tradition I invite the Bride and Groom to wash their hands of the past and start their lives anew. (Offer small bowl of water and towel to each) You have come before these witnesses assembled to acknowledge in public those promises you made to one another in private. Your marriage will not stand by the power of the state, or the oath in some book, or the words of the minister but will only survive by your love, faith and trust for each other. Will each of you now consent to be married? Will you each accept the other as your spouse: promising to love, honor and respect them, keeping yourself only to them all the days of your life? 2. Will you _________accept _____________as your spouse: promising to love, honor and respect her, keeping yourself only to her all the days of your life? Will you _________accept _____________ as your spouse: promising to love, honor and respect him, keeping yourself only to him all the days of your life? May we have the rings please? The Blessing of the Rings; The wedding ring is the outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual bond, which unites two loyal hearts in endless love. It is a seal of the vows that you have made to one another. Bless O God these rings that those who give them, and those who wear them, may ever abide in peace. Living together in unity, love and happiness for the rest of their lives. Repeat after me: I give you this ring as a symbol of our love, with it I wed you and give you my body, soul and heart. Apache Wedding Prayer Now you will feel no rain, for each of you will be shelter for the other. Now you will feel no cold, for each of you will be warmth to the other. Now there will be no loneliness, for each of you will be companion to the other. Now you are two persons, but there is only one life before you. May beauty surround you both in the journey ahead and through all the years, May happiness be your companion and your days together be good and long upon the earth. Declaration of Marriage: In as much as you have each pledged to the other your lifelong commitment, love and devotion; by the authority of the state of California and most Merciful Almighty, I now pronounce you husband and wife. ******************** 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