David Carroll Lennon

MARRIAGE VOWS

(Groom full name) & (Bride full maiden name)

(Full date)

Beloved Family and Friends,

We are gathered here together in (description & location) to join (Groom) and (Bride) in the blessed union of marriage.

(Groom & Bride first names), a marriage contract is not to be entered into lightly but only after serious contemplation and honest reflection on your part, with a deep realization of its lifelong obligations and responsibilities, not only to each other, but also to (if child: (child name and to) any children you both shall have.

Always remember that selfless love, loyalty, and mutual understanding are the bedrock foundations of a happy and enduring marriage and home.

(Groom & Bride first & middle names), before God and with your families and friends here as witnesses to your love, please face each other and proclaim your marriage vows.

*Bride and Groom exchange their wedding vows*

(Groom full name), do you take this woman, (Bride full maiden name), to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, in good times and in hard times, keeping yourself only unto her for as long as you both shall live?

(Groom) “I Do”

(Bride full maiden name), do you take this man, (Groom full name), to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, in good times and hard times, keeping yourself only unto him for as long as you both shall live?

(Bride) “I Do”

(Groom & Bride first names), let us now bind together your vows and lives by exchanging your wedding rings as a symbol of your love and commitment to each other.

*Bride and Groom retrieve the rings from their Maid of Honor and Best Man*

(Groom first name), as you place your ring on (Bride’s first name) finger, repeat after me:

“With this ring – I join my life and my love to you – For as long as I shall live.”

(Bride first name), as you place your ring on (Groom’s first name) finger, repeat after me:

“With this ring – I join my life and my love to you – For as long as I shall live.”

As you have now shared your love and your vows for all to witness, I now share my simple Irish blessing for you -

As the roads now before you, both rise and fall, winding to and fro…

May you always reach back to the vows you’ve shared here,

among the friends and family you love…

May the commitments you keep, set your foundation deep,

to withstand life’s buffeting storms…

And may life’s words that you share, be not weapons that wound,

but be seeds that blossom and bloom…

May Heaven guide from above, with grace, mercy and love,

over your days for evermore…

And way down the road, when your days up ahead,

are much fewer than those that have gone…

May you be still holding hands, looking back down the road,

at a life and a love well done.

Now, by the authority vested in me as Minister by American Marriage Ministries and the State of (State name), I now have the honor and true joy to pronounce you both, Husband and Wife! *First Married Kiss*

Family and Friends, as the wedding party exits and proceeds to their formal photograph session, please proceed to the reception and Let’s Begin The Celebration!

*Wedding Party Recessional*

MARRIAGE CEREMONY

(Groom Full Name) & (Bride Full Maiden Name)

(CTV), (State)

(Full Date)

Best Man: Mr.

Maid of Honor: Ms.

Bridal Escort: Mr. , of the Bride

Officiant/Minister: Mr. David C. Lennon

Wedding Ceremony:

Processional

Invocation

Exchange of Marriage Vows

Declaration of Intent

Exchange of Wedding Rings

Pronouncement & First Kiss

Closing Remarks & Recessional

 

Wedding Details

Ceremony Date/Time:

Ceremony Venue: (location legal address)

Venue Municipal: (CTV)

Venue County: (County)

Bride: (Bride full maiden name), dob mm/dd/yyyy

Groom: (Groom name), dob mm/dd/yyyy

Home Address: (Groom & Bride home addresses, phones, e-mails)

Ceremony Witnesses: , Maid of Honor

, Best Man

Ring Bearer(s):

Bridal Escort: , of the Bride

Officiant/Minister David C. Lennon,

Minister, American Marriage Ministries

County Registrar: (Name)

Registrar Address: (Address, telephone, hours)