Introductory remarks
Friends, we come
together in this holy place to share with ___________ and
___________ a most important moment in their lives.
Marriage was instituted by God in the Garden of Eden when
He saw that it was not good for man to be alone. Christ
beautified marriage with His presence in Cana of Galilee
when He wrought His first miracle. It is commended by the
Apostle Paul who likened it to the holy union which exists
between Christ and His Church, in which our Lord Jesus is
called the Bridegroom and His Church, the Bride.
Prayer
Opening Remarks
We have been
invited to hear ___________ and ___________ promise to
face the future together as husband and wife. __________
and _________, you must recognize that this covenant is
more than a legal contract. This is a bond of union made
in heaven. It is to be entered into with reverence. You
are about to assume mutual relationships and
responsibilities and to promise undying devotions. Nothing
is easier than saying words, nothing harder than living
them day by day.
Love between a
Christian man and wife means caring as much about the
welfare and happiness of your marriage partner as about
yourself. You will be looking in the same direction
together. Burdens will be lighter because you divide them.
Joys will be more intense because you share them. No other
human tie is more tender, no other vows more sacred than
these you are about to assume. Now as you stand in the
presence of God, you must remember the responsibilities of
a Christian man and wife.
Wedding Vows
Pastor to Groom --
___________, you are to love ___________ as Christ loved
the Church. You are to be the head of your wife. You are
to respect and comfort her. Will you take ______ for your
wife?
Groom -- I will.
Pastor to Bride --
___________, your duty as a Christian wife is to submit to
___________. You are to be his helpmate. You are to obey,
serve, and honor him. Will you this day take ___________
as your husband?
Bride -- I will.
Prayer
Giving away of Bride
Pastor -- Who is
bringing ___________ to be united to ___________?
Father of the
Bride -- Her mother and I.
Pastor to Bride's
Parents -- Mr. and Mrs. ___________ are you willing now
and always to support and strengthen this marriage by
upholding ___________ and ___________ with your concern?
Bride's Parents:
We are.
Pastor to Groom's
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. ___________ are you willing now and
always to support and strengthen this marriage by
upholding ___________ and ___________ with your concern?
Groom's Parents:
We are.
Ring Vows
Pastor --
___________ and ___________, do you have tokens of the
sincerity of these vows?
Bride and Groom --
We do.
Pastor to Groom --
What token do you give of the vows you have made?
Groom -- This
ring.
Pastor -- Bless
this ring, O Lord, that he who gives it and she who wears
it may abide in Thy peace, and continue in Thy favor, unto
their life's end; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Groom to Bride --
___________ I give you this ring as a pledge of the
sincerity of my vows. (Groom places ring on bride's
finger.)
Pastor to Bride --
___________, what token do you give of the vows you have
made?
Bride -- This
ring.
Pastor -- Bless
this ring, O Lord, that she who gives it and he who wears
it may abide in your peace, and continue in your favor,
until their life's end, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Bride to Groom --
___________ I give you this ring as a pledge of the
sincerity of my vows. (Bride places ring on groom's
finger.)
Pastor -- You,
___________ and ___________ have pledged your devotion to
each other. It is not these words that have made your
marriage real, but the God of love, who has welded your
hearts together as one. He has said, "For this cause shall
a man leave his father and mother and shall be joined unto
his wife and the two shall become one flesh."
Kneel for Prayer
Solo
Pronouncement
Ministering in the
name of the Lord Jesus, I now pronounce you husband and
wife. May Christ be the Head of your home. May He be the
unseen Guest at every meal, the Listener to every
conversation. May Christ's love rule your hearts and
lives.
Benediction
Embrace
Introduction
Ladies and
Gentlemen, may I present to you: Mr. and Mrs. ___________
Recessional
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