Fun Non Religious Wedding Ceremony Script With Reference To Children

PROCESSIONAL

Beginning of the Wedding Ceremony. Guests are seated followed by the entrance of the Bridal Party.

INVOCATION

officiant to the reception

"Welcome, everyone.

I know that [PARTNER A] and [PARTNER B] appreciate you coming to this event. We have guests from near, far and even so far they are virtual. Having you here is part of what makes this event special for them.

Today we finally get to see [PARTNER A] and [PARTNER B] get married. Let me be the first to say 'It's about damn time' Holy smoke, I was beginning to think they were going to wait until the next millennium. So before they change their minds, let’s get this ball rolling."

DECLARATION OF INTENT

officiant to the groom

"Alright, Dude, repeat after me:

I, [PARTNER A], take you, [PARTNER B], for my lawful wife.

To have and hold, from this day forward.

For better and for worse.

For richer for poorer.

In sickness and health.

Until death do us part."

• PARTNER A REPEATS THE VOWS LINE BY LINE.

officiant to the bride

"[PARTNER B], your turn now. Repeat after me:

I, [PARTNER B], take you, [PARTNER A], for my lawful husband.

To have and hold, from this day forward.

For better and for worse.

For richer for poorer.

In sickness and health.

Until death do us part."

• PARTNER B REPEATS THE VOWS LINE BY LINE.

RINGS & VOWS EXCHANGE

officiant to the groom

"Do you [PARTNER A] give this ring to [PARTNER B] as a token for your love for her?"

groom to the bride

"I do."

officiant to the bride

"Will you [PARTNER B] take this ring from [PARTNER A] as a token of his love for you. And will you wear it as an expression for your love for him?"

bride to the groom

"I will."

officiant to the bride

"Do you [PARTNER B] give this ring to [PARTNER A] as an expression for your love for him."

bride to the groom

"I do."

Officiant to the groom

"Will you [PARTNER A] take this ring from [PARTNER B] as a token for her love for you and will you wear it as an expression for your love for her?"

groom to the bride

"I will."

PRONOUNCEMENT

officiant to the reception

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. I would say go forth and multiply, but you’ve already done a great job of doing that.

So in this case, I’ll just say you may kiss the bride."

officiant to the couple

"Now I present to you [COUPLE'S MARRIED NAME]."

RECESSIONAL

End of the Wedding Ceremony.

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