Simple Second Marriage Wedding Ceremony Script

A Simple Second Marriage Wedding Ceremony Script

Celebrate a new start to love with this sweet wedding officiant script! Take a look...

WEDDING PROCESSION / PROCESSIONAL

• WEDDING PARTY ENTERS, CEREMONY BEGINS

OPENING WORDS / WEDDING INVOCATION 

• Personalize this section with details from your unique love story and relationship history! 

WEDDING OFFICIANT

"Welcome, beloved friends and family. We’re gathered here today to celebrate the spiritual union of [PARTNER A] and [PARTNER B] in marriage.

We often say that love is an action – something we must demonstrate daily. Well, marriage is like that, too. It’s consistent support through life’s ups and downs. It’s the big gestures, like planning a surprise weekend getaway. And the small gestures, like breakfast in bed or holding hands. It’s taking turns with the laundry, and wiping away each other’s tears. It’s making time to cuddle on the couch, reviewing the budget, and saving that last slice of pie. It’s waking up every morning knowing this person is the one you want beside you. It’s putting each other first, and never taking your love for granted. 

[PARTNER A] and [PARTNER B], you’ve both had life experiences that have shown you the true meaning of marriage – what a true marriage can be when two people embrace the action of love. You’ve learned what’s important to you, and the kind of partner you want to be. Your unique journeys have brought you to this moment, with a new chance at love built on wisdom, experience, and a deeper understanding of what this commitment truly means.

DECLARATION OF INTENT (THE 'I DO'S)

WEDDING OFFICIANT

[PARTNER A], do you take [PARTNER B] to be your [wife / spouse / husband], to honor, cherish, and support for as long as your love shall last? 

PARTNER A

I do. 

WEDDING OFFICIANT

[PARTNER B], do you take [PARTNER A] to be your [wife / spouse / husband], to honor, cherish, and support for as long as your love shall last? 

PARTNER B

I do. 

EXCHANGE OF WRITTEN VOWS (PERSONAL VOW EXCHANGE)

WEDDING OFFICIANT

You’ve both chosen to write personal vows as an authentic expression of your love. [PARTNER A], please read your vows now.  

[PARTNER A reads their written vows.]

WEDDING OFFICIANT

[PARTNER B], please read your vows now. 

[PARTNER B reads their written vows.]

EXCHANGE OF WEDDING RINGS

WEDDING OFFICIANT

As a lasting symbol of these promises and the spiritual bond of marriage, [PARTNER A] and [PARTNER B] will now exchange wedding rings. 

These rings have been forged through heat and hammer, and polished with patience and care, into the beautiful bands you see now. Though they look delicate, they are surely made to last, and will become ever more cherished over time. Wear them each day as a reminder of your marriage vows, and the gift of love you share.

[PARTNER A], please place the ring on [PARTNER B]’s finder, and repeat after me – 

‘With this ring, I thee wed.’

[PARTNER A PLACES THE RING ON PARTNER B’S FINGER AND REPEATS THE PHRASE.]

WEDDING OFFICIANT

[PARTNER B], please place the ring on [PARTNER A]’s finder, and repeat after me – 

‘With this ring, I thee wed.’

[PARTNER B PLACES THE RING ON PARTNER A’S FINGER AND REPEATS THE PHRASE.]

OFFICIANT'S CLOSING WORDS & PRONOUNCEMENT OF MARRIAGE 

WEDDING OFFICIANT

As you start this new adventure together, remember that marriage – like love – is an action. Nurture it, protect it, demonstrate it, with every gesture and word, every day. 

Now, here in the presence of loved ones, and by the power vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of [WEDDING STATE], I pronounce you [husband and wife / partners for life / married]! 

You may kiss! 

WEDDING RECESSION / RECESSIONAL

• NEWLYWEDS MAKE THEIR EXIT, CEREMONY ENDS