'Opposites Attract' Theme Wedding Ceremony Script

PROCESSIONAL

Beginning of the Wedding Ceremony.

• Officiant should remind the guests to rise. Following the entrance of the couple, Officiant should remind guests to be seated.
• If someone is escorting the Bride/Groom/Marrier down the aisle, then the Officiant shall ask: Who brings this woman/man to be married today? Escort response: "It is my honor", or, "Her/His/Their  Mother/Father and I." 

INVOCATION

OFFICIANT TO THE GUESTS 

Welcome to the friends, family, and loved ones gathered here today in witness of the joining of [Partner A] and [Partner B] in matrimony. On behalf of the couple, thank you for supporting them, today and always. 

When it comes to compatibility, most tend to think of the similarities between two people. But part of what makes life so interesting and exciting are the differences. What often attracts us to someone is that which makes them most unique, and a perfect love isn't determined by similar experiences or interests.

Opposites often attract in exciting and beautiful ways, complimenting one another's lives rather than overshadowing, and the promise to live, love, and be as one does not decrease a person's individuality.

Today, we celebrate the union in marriage of [Partner A] and [Partner B], two people who, on the surface, may appear different as night and day. Yet they are fully aligned on what truly matters; Commitment. Respect. Trust. Communication.  And a love deep enough to share a common path, while also appreciating and flourishing in the differences. 

[Partner A] and [Partner B], never underestimate the security that comes with knowing, as you continue to be your own person, you will also enjoy the strength of your two hearts having been joined as one. As you take this step, I ask that you continue to grow and build upon the love that brought you here today. 

DECLARATION OF INTENT

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE

[PARTNER A] and [PARTNER B], please join hands.

OFFICIANT TO [PARTNER A]

Do you enter into this union of your own free will, vowing to take [PARTNER B] as your one true love, and husband/wife/partner, in all that life brings to your journey and from this day forward? 

[PARTNER A]

I do.

OFFICIANT TO [PARTNER B]

Do you enter into this union of your own free will, vowing to take [PARTNER A] as your one true love, and husband/wife/partner, in all that life brings to your journey and from this day forward?

PARTNER B

I do.

EXCHANGE OF RINGS

OFFICIANT to the guests

[Partner A] and [Partner B] have chosen to exchange rings as an outward symbol of their love and commitment. These rings represent an endless promise, never to be broken, and will serve as a daily reminder of the vows they take today. 

OFFICIANT TO [PARTNER A]

[PARTNER A], please place the ring on [PARTNER B's] finger and repeat after me: 

I give you this ring,
along with my promise to stand beside you and with you,
accepting you as you are and celebrating your spirit.
I promise to be worthy of your trust and will give you my trust in return.
I will love you until the end of our days
and vow to be faithful in heart, mind, and body.
With this ring, I thee wed.

• Partner A repeats each line after the officiant. 

OFFICIANT TO [PARTNER b]

[PARTNER B], please place the ring on [PARTNER A's] finger and repeat after me: 

I give you this ring,
along with my promise to stand beside you and with you,
accepting you as you are and celebrating your spirit.
I promise to be worthy of your trust and will give you my trust in return.
I will love you until the end of our days
and vow to be faithful in heart, mind, and body.
With this ring, I thee wed.

• Partner B repeats each line after the officiant. 

PRONOUNCEMENT

OFFICIANT TO COUPLE

[PARTNER A] and [PARTNER B], you have promised your hearts and pledged your commitment to one another through sacred vows.

According to the powers vested in me by American Marriage Ministries, I now pronounce you [Husband and Wife/ Partners in Life], for life.

You may now seal this joining with a kiss. 

INTRODUCTION

OFFICIANT TO GUESTS

It is my pleasure and privilege to introduce for the first time as a married couple, [insert preferred introduction]. 

Recession / RECESSIONAL

End of the ceremony.