David John Pettinicchi

INVOCATION

Friends and family, we are gathered here today in the presence of God, family, and friends, to join Megan and Michael in the union of marriage. This holy bond is not to be entered into lightly, but reverently, deliberately, thoughtfully, and in accordance with those purposes for which God created it, with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities. Love, loyalty, and understanding are the foundation of a happy and enduring marriage.

DECLARATION OF INTENT

Do you, Megan, take Michael to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, for better or worse, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, all the days of your life?

Do you, Michael, take Megan to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, for better or worse, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, all the days of your life.

READINGS (OPTIONAL)

VOWS SPOKEN

RING EXCHANGE

A circle is the symbol of the sun and the earth and the universe. It is a symbol of holiness, perfection, and peace. These rings are a symbol of unity, in which your lives are now joined in one unbroken circle, so that wherever you go, you will always return to one another and to your togetherness. The joining of these two lives will be forever symbolized in the exchange of rings. As you wear these rings, your life together will be filled with love, happiness, and prosperity in all things.

Megan, take this ring/ as a sign of my love and commitment/now and forever.

Michael, take this ring/ as a sign of my love and commitment/now and forever.

OPTIONAL CEREMONY -TYING KNOT, CANDLES, SAND, ETC.

BLESSINGS (ONE OR THE OTHER OR BOTH, OR SOMETHING ELSE…YOUR CHOICE)

May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home.

May the light of love guide your paths together.

May peace and plenty bless your world, with joy that long endures.

And today may the spirit of love find a dwelling place in your hearts forever.

Bless O Lord, this union, and from Heaven watch over it; that Megan and Michael may continue in Your favor, persevere in Your will, and always abide in Your love. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

PRONOUNCEMENT

By the authority vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife.