Daniel BL Dalmat

Wedding script 1

WEDDING INVOCATION & WELCOME

ME TO ALL PRESENT

Thank you all for joining us today. We’re here today to witness the union of M and A in marriage. Today is a celebration of love. Each of you here is demonstrating your love and support for these two people as they begin this adventure. I’ve talked to them and they know this is complicated, they know it won’t always be easy, and they know they might have to ask many of you for help along the way. Your presence today and support tomorrow is a gift to them that I know they truly appreciate.

ME TO COUPLE

Today, you begin a new life together, founded in love, laughter, honesty, respect, and friendship. The promises you make to each other today should not be taken lightly. A marriage is more than a ceremony – it is a lasting commitment.  

The future promises many happy days ahead, filled with joyous experiences, unique opportunities, adventures, and the future also holds challenges. It is through trust, love, and the unfailing support of each other that you will meet these inevitable ups and downs. 

ME TO ALL PRESENT

We will now witness an Exchange of personal Vows

A and M will now share the vows they have prepared for each other.

A to M

M to A

ME TO ALL PRESENT

This is the part where I have to ask them a couple of important questions. The rest of you please be patient with us for just a a few more minutes.

DECLARATION OF INTENT

ME TO M

Do you, M, take A to be your spouse and to live together as partners, to treat them with love and respect, and to build a marriage that grows stronger and more loving as time passes? 

(M says Yes, I do.)

ME TO A

And do you, A, take M to be your spouse and to live together as partners, to treat them with love and respect, and to build a marriage that grows stronger and more loving as time passes?

(A says Yes, I do.)

WEDDING RING EXCHANGE

ME TO THE COUPLE

If you have rings, please take them out now. 

The wedding ring represents the promises and potential of marriage. It has no beginning and no end, and is a timeless symbol of the love and commitment you have pledged. As you wear your ring, let it remind you of the love you feel here today. 

ME TO A

A, please place the ring on M’s finger, and repeat after me: 

“I give you this ring 
As a symbol of my love and devotion, 
As we join our lives together,
Today, 
Tomorrow, 
And for as long 
As our love shall last.”

(A repeats each line after the Officiant)

ME TO M

And M, please place the ring on A’s finger. 

“I give you this ring 
As a symbol of my love and devotion, 
As we join our lives together,
Today, 
Tomorrow, 
And for as long 
As our love shall last.”

(M repeats each line after the Officiant)

PRONOUNCEMENT OF MARRIAGE

ME TO THE COUPLE

True marriage is more than just a ceremony or a piece of paper – it is a lasting bond that joins two lives and two hearts. Marriage is love. Companionship. Trust. And Respect. May you always find strength in each other, laugh with each other, and find safety and comfort in each other’s words and company. May you celebrate many joyful seasons together, support each other when days are difficult, and continue to learn and grow closer together with each passing year. 

By the virtue of the authority vested in me by the State of New York I now pronounce you married. 

You may kiss! 

Congratulations!