Elvis Presley Themed Wedding Ceremony Script

Procession

• “I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You” plays or is performed live as the couple walks down the aisle together. Guests should be standing. 
• The first two verses of the song should be sufficient time for the couple to reach the front of the room.
• Officiant is dressed in an Elvis - inspired outfit: colorful bell bottom pants, blazer, and sunglasses, with styled sideburns and pompadour. rhinestones are optional but encouraged.

Invocation

Officiant to reception

Thank you, thank you very much. You may be seated.

Welcome, everyone. Today we gather here to celebrate the marriage of _________ and _________.  How about a round of applause for these two? 

• Guests all cheer

Officiant to Partner A

 __________, you look beautiful. Are you excited? 

Partner A

 Yes!

Officiant to partner a

It's an exciting time! You’re here with the one you love. 

Officiant to Partner B

And _________, look to your (right / left). Look into (her/his/their) eyes, so young and beautiful!

Aren’t they just darlin’? Not only is this (woman/man/sweetheart) absolutely adorable, (she’s/he’s/they’re) happy. Now it’s your job to keep it that way for the rest of your days on Earth. Are you up for it? 

Partner B

Yes!

Officiant to couple

Well alright! You two, today is all about a promise. A promise to cherish one another, no matter what comes your way, with a love that’s tender and true. A promise to stay honest and faithful when times get hard and confusing, ‘cause they certainly will. And a promise that remember that any place is paradise, as long as you’re together.

Today is about celebrating the special bond you two share. If you keep loving each other the way you've been loving each other, that bond is bound to last forever.

Exchange of Wedding Vows

• If the couple has prepared their own personal wedding vows, they’ll exchange them now. Otherwise, the officiant can offer these vows inspired by popular Elvis love song lyrics in a classic call-and-response exchange. 

Officiant to couple

Turn to face each other and hold hands. 

• They do

Officiant to Partner A

_________, are you ready to take _________ as your wife/husband/partner?

Partner A

Yes!

Officiant to Partner A 

Then repeat after me...

• Partner A repeats each line in turn

I promise to never step on your blue suede shoes, 

Or treat you like a fool.

I promise to love you tender, 

And never return to sender.  

I promise to always be your loving teddy bear,

Because your kisses lift me higher, 

Like the sweet song of a choir. 

You light my morning sky, 

With burning love. 

I'm just a hunk, a hunk of burning love for you.

Officiant to Partner B

And _________, are you ready to take _________ as your wife/husband/partner?

Partner B

Yes!

Officiant to Partner B 

Alright! Repeat after me...

• Partner B repeats each line in turn

I promise to never leave you in Heartbreak Hotel,

Or have a suspicious mind.

I promise to love you tender, and love you sweet, 

And never let you go. 

You have made my life complete, 

And I promise to always love you so.

Because your kisses lift me higher, 

Like the sweet song of a choir.

You light my morning sky, 

With burning love. 

I'm just a hunk, a hunk of burning love for you.

Ring Exchange

Officiant to couple

 _________ and  _________, you’ve chosen to exchange wedding rings, which symbolize the promise of lasting marriage and your devotion to each other. 

• A groomsman, bridesmaid, or other member of the wedding party hands the officiant the wedding rings.

Like a fountain of love, flowing endlessly, these rings and the love they represent will nourish you, in this life and the next. 

The ring is only a symbol. It shows the world that you belong to someone, just as they belong to your heart. But remember as you wear them, that your care, devotion, and concern for one another are the true signs of your love. 

• Officiant hands each partner a ring.
• The couple slip the wedding rings onto each other’s fingers.

Pronouncement

Officiant to reception

Lord have mercy, look at this beautiful love!

Officiant to couple

_________ and _________, by the power vested in me by the State of _________ and American Marriage Ministries, I now pronounce you husband and wife.

• Or substitute 'husband and wife' with 'partners,' 'wife and wife,' etc.

You may now kiss!

• They do

Introduction

Officiant to reception

Ladies and Gentleman, give it up for Mr. and Mrs. _________!

• Or substitute any introduction the couple prefers. You may also wish to make the introduction fully gender neutral, by saying "friends and family, give it up for the newlyweds!"

Recession

• Officiant sings and dances to “Viva Las Vegas” with the couple, joined by any guest who wishes to get up and dance.

 

Popular songs performed by Elvis Presley referenced in this script include: 

I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You
Love Me Tender
Any Place is Paradise
Blue Suede Shoes
Love Me (Treat Me Like a Fool)
Return to Sender
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
Burning Love
Heartbreak Hotel
Suspicious Minds
Fountain of Love
You Belong to My Heart
Lord Have Mercy
Viva Las Vegas