Rishab Pandit

INTRODUCTION

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We have come together in the. presence to witness and celebrate

the marriage of Akash Singh and Saloni Borse, and to pray God's blessing upon them now and in the years ahead.

Marriage is a way of life to be upheld and honoured. No one should

enter into it lightly. It involves a serious and life-long commitment to

each other's good in a union of strength, sympathy and delight.

Akash and Saloni, we rejoice with you; we are glad to join with you in the celebration of your marriage, to witness your vows, to pray with you

and to wish you joy in your life together. Give them your blessing. Grant them happiness and long life together and help us to support them with our love.

THE DECLARATIONS

Akash, of your own free choice will you take Saloni to be your wife?

The bridegroom answers

I will.

Will you love her, comfort her, honour and keep her, in sickness and in

health, and forsaking all others be faithful to her as long as you both

shall live?

The bridegroom answers

I will.

Saloni, of your own free choice will you take Akash to be your husband?

The bride answers

I will.

Will you love him, comfort him, honour and keep him, in sickness and

in health, and forsaking all others be faithful to him as long as you both

shall live?

The bride answers

I will.

You, as friends and family, that have come to witness this exchange of vows.

Will you do all in your power to support this marriage now and in the

years ahead?

The Audience answers

We will.

The Minister prays

May your shared journey be filled with endless possibilities and deep connection. As you begin this new chapter together, may you find strength in one another to remain faithful to the promises made today. Let your bond grow ever stronger through life's experiences, bringing you greater understanding, joy, and harmony with each passing day. May you face all of life's adventures as one - supporting, uplifting and cherishing each other through whatever lies ahead.

WEDDING WOWS

The bride and bridegroom face each other.

The bridegroom takes the bride's hands in his and says: (Repeats after Rishab)

Today I take you to be my wife. Whatever life may bring, I will love and care for you always.

The bride takes the bridegroom's hands in hers, and says:

Today I take you to be my husband.

Whatever life may bring I will love and care for you always.

They loose hands. The Minister receives and blesses the rings.

God, bless these rings

as symbols of the love and trust

between Akash and Saloni.

Akash places the ring on the Saloni's finger, holds it there and says:

Saloni, this ring is a token

of my faithfulness and love,

and a symbol that all I have,

I share with you.

The Minister declares the congregation:

We have witnessed the promises made by Akash and Saloni, and now recognise them as husband and wife. You have committed yourselves to one another in love, joy and tenderness. Become one. Fulfil your promises. And may God's grace be with you for ever.

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of California I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may now kiss the bride!