Approach
[Father of the bride walks BRIDE down aisle]
[Father of the bride hands off BRIDE to GROOM]
Introduction: Siobhan
[To all]
Welcome family and friends. Please be seated.
On behalf of BRIDE and GROOM, we are so thankful you’re here to participate in this joyous occasion. The couple has professional photographers here to capture the best version of events, so please put away cell phones for now.
Following the ceremony, the bride and groom would like to spend a few moments with each of you before their first dances. So, get ready to hug.
[To bride and groom]
BRIDE at this time, I’ll have you set down / hand off your bouquet.
[BRIDE sets down bouquet]
Reading: Siobhan
BRIDE and GROOM, today you are surrounded by your loved ones, all of whom have made a journey, some of great distances and some… not so much… to be here with you and witness your wedding ceremony. Take a moment to look around you and let it all soak in.
BRIDE, you and I have known each other XYZ.
And GROOM, as I’ve gotten to know you, I can see you're the perfect complement because of XYZ.
So let me tell you a little story about what brings us all together today. First, XYZ
FIRST DATE
COURTSHIP
BRIDE and GROOM, in the time that you’ve known one another, you’ve begun building a fantastic life together full of XYZ.
Ultimately, that commitment to one another is the reason we are here, for in marriage we say, "I love you today," and also "I promise to love you for every one of our tomorrows."
Reading: Nieces
Now BRIDE and GROOM niece/aunt/etc NAME will step forward to share a reading.
[Guest reader(s) step forward]
>>Reading<<
[Guest reader(s) step back]
Thank you, that was so sweet.
Advising the Couple: Siobhan
BRIDE and GROOM, in the days ahead of you, you will see stormy times and calm times, times of conflict and times of joy.
Allow these thoughts to be your guide:
Hold
hands when you argue.
Do
your fair share of chores.
Try
new things and visit new places together. Build new traditions together.
Continually
embrace the wisdom of compromise, for it is better to bend than break.
Always
believe the best of one another rather than the worst.
Remain
communicative, especially when something is hard to talk about.
Confide
in and trust your partner. Ask for help when you need it.
Remember
that true friendship is the basis for any lasting relationship.
Ask
one another out on dates. When you get asked out on that date, get excited. Go
on the date. Flirt with one another.
And
finally during those stormy times ahead, remember this moment. Remember the
depth of love you feel for one another right now.
Vows
With
a few of these things in mind, we’d now like to hear what you promise to and
mean to one another.
You
have written your own vows; GROOM we’ll start with you. Please share your vows
with BRIDE.
[GROOM reads his vows]
BRIDE, please share your vows with GROOM.
[BRIDE reads her vows]
[BRIDE and GROOM set down vows]
Ring Exchange: Siobhan
BRIDE and GROOM, I remind you that marriage is a precious gift. It's a lifelong commitment as well as a challenge to love one another more completely each and every day.
Just as the first chapter of your relationship has been full of love and joy, so too may the upcoming years bring you endless happiness.
Will the nephews Alex and Jack please present me with the rings?
[Alex and Jack step forward and hand rings to Siobhan]
BRIDE and GROOM please join hands and gaze lovingly into one another's eyes.
[GROOM hold BRIDE ring]
GROOM, please place the ring on BRIDE finger.
Do you, GROOM,
take BRIDE to be your lawfully wedded wife;
and promise to love and comfort her,
honor and cherish her,
for all of your days?
If so, say “I do.”
GROOM: "I do."
BRIDE, please hold GROOM ring.
[BRID BRIDE E hold GROOM ring]
Please place the ring on GROOM finger.
Do you, BRIDE,
take GROOM to be your lawfully wedded husband;
and promise to love and comfort him,
honor and cherish him,
for all of your days?
If so, say “I do.”
BRIDE: "I do."
Pronouncement: Siobhan
GROOM and BRIDE, you have committed yourselves to each other in marriage by the exchanging of vows and rings in the presence of your friends and family.
May you live together in happiness from this day forward.
By the authority vested in me by the state of Wisconsin, it is with great joy I now pronounce you husband and wife.
GROOM, you may kiss your wife!
[Kiss]
I now present Mr and Mrs GROOM FIRST LAST!!!
