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Wedding Ceremony - promises to a Child of the Couple and exchanging of Roses
It is one of life’s richest surprises when the accidental meeting of two life paths leads them to a common path as husband and wife.
It is one of life’s finest experiences when a casual relationship grows into a permanent bond of love. Such a meeting and such growth brings us together today.
I invite everyone present here today to be a witness with me in this marriage between Diane and Mathew. We are here not only to witness their commitment to each other but also to wish them every happiness for their life together.
Giving Away the Bride Celebrant: One of the most understated but deepest relationships in human life is that between a caring father and a loving daughter.
One of the rare occasions this relationship is acknowledged is at a wedding ceremony. Gary represents all of us. He particularly represents his family, but today in a special gesture he symbolises his own personal love for Diane.
So mindful of these values I now ask him – who brings this woman to be married to this man?
Gary: I do
Jason on behalf of the Groom When I met you, I had no idea how much my life was about to be changed, but then, how could I have known? A love like ours happens once in a lifetime. You were a miracle to me, the one who was everything I had ever dreamed of.
The one I thought existed only in my imagination. And when you came into my life, I realised that what I had always thought was happiness couldn’t compare to the joy that loving you brought to me.
You are a part of everything I think, do and feel, I believe that anything is possible. Thank you for the miracle of you, you are and always will be, the love of my life.
Affirmation of Intent Celebrant: Do you, Mathew, take Diane to be your lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, so long as you both shall live?
Mathew: I do.
Celebrant: Do you, Diane, take Mathew to be your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, so long as you both shall live?
Diane: I do.
Vows Celebrant: Diane and Mathew you are now about to make promises to one another. Today these marriage vows and beautiful words represent even more beautiful intentions.
You will find that as you live these vows over the years, investing your time, your love and commitment to one another will ensure a relationship based on happiness, love, and affection.
Diane and Mathew I now ask you to make your vows. Look at one another and remember this moment in time.
Mathew: I, Mathew James, call upon the persons here present, to witness that I take you, Diane Elizabeth, to be my lawful, wedded wife.
From this day forward, and into the forever, to be my beloved, my sweetheart, and my wife.
I promise always to love you, to honour and adore you, to give thanks for the gift of your presence.
You are the one I admire, you are the one I adore.
You are the one I choose to go on with forever, from now until the end of my life. This is my solemn vow and my promise to you, for now and always.
Diane: I. Diane Tracey, call upon the persons here present, to witness, that I take you, Mathew James, to be my lawful, wedded husband.
From this day forward, and into the forever, to be my beloved, my sweetheart, and my husband.
I promise always to love you, to honour and adore you, to give thanks for the gift of your presence.
You are the one I admire, you are the one I adore.
You are the one I choose to go on with forever, from now until the end of my life. This is my solemn vow and my promise to you for now and always.
Exchanging Rings Celebrant: May this ring be a symbol of your commitment to each other and always remind you of your love.
Mathew: With the pledge of my vows, I thee wed. Take this ring as a symbol of my love, and of all that we share.
Diane: With the pledge of my vows, I thee wed. Take this ring as a symbol of my love, and of all that we share. Transferring the Engagement Ring
Declaration of Couple as Husband and Wife
Exchanging of a Kiss
Signing of the Register
Promises to Cameron, Couple's Son Mathew: I Mathew, choose you, Diane and Cameron, to be my family. I promise to honour and respect you, and to provide for you, to the best of my ability.
I promise to make our home a haven, where trust, love and laughter, are abundant. I make these promises lovingly, and freely, and vow to honour them for all the days of my life.
Celebrant: Diane and Mathew would like to dedicate a few words to their child, Cameron in recognition of the special gifts he has already brought to their lives.
Diane and Mathew: We promise to be there when you need us and to offer advice when you ask for it.
Should you ever need to talk, we will be there to listen.
Should you ever need a shoulder to lean on, we will be there to support you.
We will help you to attain your dreams and aspirations in life.
We will encourage you to grow into the man you choose to become, and we want you to know, we love you very much.
Exchanging Roses Celebrant: It is now a special privilege for Cameron, your son, to present you with your first gift as husband and wife.
In the language of flowers, the red rose is the symbol of love and their gift to you is the gift of love. Will you please exchange your red roses?
In this exchange you have given to each other your first gift as husband and wife – the gift of love.
In every marriage it is sometimes difficult to find words to resolve certain issues, which may arise.
If and when troubles come to your marriage, if either of you will remember to bring into your home a red rose, the other will see it and understand it is a statement of love and accept it.
Diane and Mathew we have heard you promise to share your lives together in marriage. We recognize and respect the vows you have made here before us.
What makes your marriage real and meaningful is the honesty and sincerity of the vows you have pledged to each other.
May this love, with which you join your hearts and hands today, never ever fail to grow deeper and stronger, as the years go on; and if true love and the spirit of sacrifice guide your actions, you can expect the fullest degree of happiness, that may be shared by a man and a woman.
We who are here present, hope that the inspiration of this hour will not be forgotten. May you continue to love one another forever.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I would now like you to stand as I introduce you to Mr and Mrs Mathew Davidson.
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