Reverend Pamela Brehm

Convocation

We are gathered here today to celebrate one of the happiest moment in the lives of Mary and John, for on this day they will affirm before witnesses of earth and heaven that they believe God has purposed that they should share life in the holy bonds of marriage.

You are now taking into your care and keeping the happiness of the one person in the world whom you love best. You are adding to your life not only the affection of each other, but also the companionship and blessing of a deep trust as well. You are agreeing to share strength, responsibilities and to share love. Remember, everything beautiful that you have, came from God. In the beginning, God gave us our free will and our identity to walk this earth. Don’t ever try to change each other, because if you do, you will lose exactly what you fell in love with. So, each day try to find one more thing that is beautiful in your mate and each day know that the next day will be more beautiful that the one before. As long as you are doing this, you are seeking beauty, joy, and love in each other.

Expression of Intent to Marry

Mary and John, is it true that you come of your own free will and accord? [Yes, it is true.]

The Exchange of Vows

Please join hands.

Mary, do you take this man whose hand you now hold, choosing him alone to be your wedded husband? Will you love him, comfort him with kindness, understanding and respect throughout your lives? [Yes, I take John as my husband.]

John, do you take this woman whose hand you now hold, choosing her alone to be your wedded wife? Will you love her, comfort her with kindness, understanding and respect throughout your lives? [Yes, I take Mary as my wife.]

The Blessing and Exchange of Rings

Poet John Keats wrote: “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” The ring is a thing of beauty, but it is more than a joy forever to you. It is a symbol, a symbol of your love for one another and of the fact that you are united in holy matrimony. This ring by its shape, is a symbol of the undying love that exists between you. The substance of which it is composed is a symbol of purity, which shall ever characterize your mind and hearts in all your relationships together.

Mary, please take John’s ring and place it on his finger as you repeat after me:

I give you this ring
in token and in pledge
of my constant faith
and abiding love.
With all that I am
and all that I will become.

John, please take Mary’s ring and place it on her finger as you repeat after me:

I give you this ring
in token and in pledge
of my constant faith
and abiding love.
With all that I am
and all that I will become.

The Pronouncement of Marriage

These two loves are now joined in one unbroken circle. Wherever they go, may they always return to one another in their togetherness. May these two find in each other, the love for which all men and women long. May they grow in understanding and in compassion. May the home that they establish be such a place of sanctuary that man will find there a friend. And may these two rings symbolize the spirit of undying love in the hearts of both of them. I now pronounce you husband and wife.

Congratulations, you may kiss to seal your marriage!


		Wedding Ceremony #7 printer-friendly version Convocation We are gathered here today to celebrate one of the happiest moment in the lives of Mary and John, for on this day they will affirm before witnesses of earth and heaven that they believe God has purposed that they should share life in the holy bonds of marriage. You are now taking into your care and keeping the happiness of the one person in the world whom you love best. You are adding to your life not only the affection of each other, but also the companionship and blessing of a deep trust as well. You are agreeing to share strength, responsibilities and to share love. Remember, everything beautiful that you have, came from God. In the beginning, God gave us our free will and our identity to walk this earth. Don’t ever try to change each other, because if you do, you will lose exactly what you fell in love with. So, each day try to find one more thing that is beautiful in your mate and each day know that the next day will be more beautiful that the one before. As long as you are doing this, you are seeking beauty, joy, and love in each other. Expression of Intent to Marry Mary and John, is it true that you come of your own free will and accord? [Yes, it is true.] The Exchange of Vows Please join hands. Mary, do you take this man whose hand you now hold, choosing him alone to be your wedded husband? Will you love him, comfort him with kindness, understanding and respect throughout your lives? [Yes, I take John as my husband.] John, do you take this woman whose hand you now hold, choosing her alone to be your wedded wife? Will you love her, comfort her with kindness, understanding and respect throughout your lives? [Yes, I take Mary as my wife.] The Blessing and Exchange of Rings Poet John Keats wrote: “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” The ring is a thing of beauty, but it is more than a joy forever to you. It is a symbol, a symbol of your love for one another and of the fact that you are united in holy matrimony. This ring by its shape, is a symbol of the undying love that exists between you. The substance of which it is composed is a symbol of purity, which shall ever characterize your mind and hearts in all your relationships together. Mary, please take John’s ring and place it on his finger as you repeat after me: I give you this ring in token and in pledge of my constant faith and abiding love. With all that I am and all that I will become. John, please take Mary’s ring and place it on her finger as you repeat after me: I give you this ring in token and in pledge of my constant faith and abiding love. With all that I am and all that I will become. The Pronouncement of Marriage These two loves are now joined in one unbroken circle. Wherever they go, may they always return to one another in their togetherness. May these two find in each other, the love for which all men and women long. May they grow in understanding and in compassion. May the home that they establish be such a place of sanctuary that man will find there a friend. And may these two rings symbolize the spirit of undying love in the hearts of both of them. I now pronounce you husband and wife. Congratulations, you may kiss to seal your marriage!