A humanist wedding ceremony is best for couples who believe more in the traditions of human nature than the mandates of a set religion. While some humanists are atheists, others are agnostic, and still others follow other spiritual traditions.
Officiant (to guests): We welcome everyone here today as we unite _______________ and _______________ in marriage. In our lives, we strive to find that special someone. Even if they are completely different from us, they are a complement to our lives almost like a mirror. Cue the Justin Tim berlake song here.
Officiant (to couple): But in all seriousness, let’s get you both married.
Reading Officiant: I will now share a short reading on the nature of love. There’s no combination of words I could put it on the back of a postcard No song that I could sing But I can try for your heart Our dreams, And they are made out of real things Like a shoe-box of photographs With sepia-toned loving Love is the answer. At least for most of the questions in my heart. Like: “Why are we here?”, “And where do we go?”, “And how come it’s so hard?”. It’s not always easy, And sometimes life can be deceiving I’ll tell you one thing: It’s always better when we’re together Better Together.
Exchanging of Vows Officiant (to couple): As those famous lyrics illustrate, you will indeed be better together, as you form a team to unite and live your lives. No matter what you do together: have dinner at the kitchen table, decorate your home together, or do a hobby, it will be a love forever matched as long as you listen to each other and dedicate your time to one another while also remembering to refresh yourself so that you can be at your best. Now that you both understand what it means to be “better together” let’s have you both exchange your vows so you can be happily married this fine day. _______________, you may go first.
Partner 1: It has always been better together with you, _______________: the way we laugh and share our thoughts and how we have grown closer as friends and lovers. I promise for us to keep our strong bond as better together through the good and the bad and the pretty and the ugly. I love you so much and I will be here for you through it all.
Officiant (to couple): _______________, you can profess your vows now.
Partner 2: I agree that it has always been better together with you, too: how you first noticed me and did not judge me for being shy. Even being shy yourself, you were not afraid to strike up a conversation with me. Just discussing everyday affairs was better together with you before we became closer friends and eventually started dating. I vow to be by your side through everything and remember that no matter what, being with you is better than facing this world alone.
Exchanging of Rings Officiant (to couple): Now that you have announced your vows, let’s exchange the rings.
Officiant (to Partner 1): _______________, you can give your ring to _______________ now.
(Partner 1 gives the ring to Partner 2) Partner 1: I promise to stay by your side through it all through the good and the bad.
Officiant (to Partner 2): _______________, you can give your ring to _______________ now.
(Partner 2 gives the ring to Partner 1.) Partner 2: I will always be with you no matter what as we navigate this world together.
Declaration of Intent Officiant (to couple): _______________ and _______________, take each other’s hands _______________, do you take _______________ to be your spouse? Partner 1: I do.
Officiant (to Partner 2): _______________, do you take _______________ to be your spouse? Partner 2: I do.
Pronouncement Officiant (to couple): _______________ and _______________, you have come forward and shown your love to us all today.
Marriage is a serious commitment, but that doesn’t mean the wedding ceremony has to be. As opposed to a strict traditional affair, some couples prefer to keep the audience laughing and entertained with a funny wedding script. This version checks all the legal boxes while maintaining a light and fun tone throughout.
Welcome Statement / Introduction
OFFICIANT (to congregation): There are 7.7 billion people in the world and most of them are not here at this wedding. How special does that make you? Out of the billions of people living on the planet earth _________ and _________ have asked you to join them as they enter into the amazing institution of marriage. So, the least you can do is put your phone on silent, OK? Finding “the one” out of all the people in the entire world should be impossible! But __________ and __________ found each other! What are the chances? I don’t know – I’m not great at math – but it’s seems pretty unlikely. Yet, here they are, in front of their friends and family making the impossible seem not only possible, but inevitable. Was it destiny? Happenstance? Total dumb luck? Who cares? The important thing is it’s happening! _________ and _________ are getting married. Today! Right now! No, really. Right now!
Declaration of Intent OFFICIANT (to _________): Do you _________, take _________ to be “the one”? The one you not only give love, respect and compassion to, but also allow yourself to receive the same from? _________: I do
OFFICIANT (to _________): And do you, _________, take _________ to be “the one”? The one you not only give love, respect and compassion to, but also allow yourself to receive the same from? _________: I do
Vow/Ring Exchange
OFFICIANT (to congregation): May I please have the two rings? This is a ring, and this is a ring. 1 + 1 = 2, right? But these two individual rings are a grand symbol of the final numbers weve considering on this very special day.
2 separate rings create the very special bond of husband/wife/partner and husband/wife/partner, a married couple. So, in this case 1 + 1 = an even greater 1�Like I said I知 not that great at math. (Couple may now exchange written vows)
The Pronouncement OFFICIANT(to couple): Looking at the two of you, I can see it clearly; my impossible math works! 1 + 1 truly does equal an even greater one; that of an officially married couple. And so, I am extremely honored to officially pronounce _________ and _________ legally wed. That’s it, you did it, you’re married! You may now, for all the world to see, kiss your first l kiss as newlyweds!
Closing Statement OFFICIANT to couple): There will be good days and there will be bad. I wish you so many more good than bad. But on days both good and bad I want you to remember how lucky you both are to have beaten the odds and found one another. Let that make the bad days less bad and the good days that much sweeter.
Christian Wedding Ceremony Scrip Designed for couples with strong faith convictions, this Christian wedding ceremony script includes religious themes, Biblical references, and prayers to suit the occasion. Just download and insert the names of the couple, or edit and personalize it as you see fit.
Introduction
OFFICIANT(to congregation): We are gathered here today before friends, family, and above all else, God, to witness the holy matrimony of _________ and _________. We thank the Lord for all the blessings that brought us here today and those that brought _________ and _________ together to make this day possible. And we are thankful for the blessings of another day with our loved ones and especially grateful for this day when we can be around friends and family – some of whom have traveled great distances to be here. Love and marriage are truly one of God’s greatest gifts and accomplishments. Yes, the heavens and the Earth are pretty impressive, but the Lord has filled all of us with love and allows us to grow that love exponentially by sharing it with someone else. And so, by giving selflessly to another, we make ourselves stronger and our lives that much richer. It’s truly one of the greatest miracles we’ve been given.
Prayers and Readings
OFFICIANT (to congregation): Thank you, Lord, for bestowing upon us your blessings and for giving us, not just another day together, but this most very special day, where _________ and _________ will be joined in holy matrimony. I’d now like to read a section of Corinthians 13 that offers a beautiful reminder of what it means to love. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things,endures all things. Love never ends.
Declaration of Intent
OFFICIANT (to couple): And now I ask the _________ and _________ to stand facing one another with their hands intertwined.
OFFICIANT (to _________): _________, do you promise to love, honor, cherish and respect _________ above all others, from this day forward until your very last day on earth? _________: I do
OFFICIANT(to _________): _________, do you promise to love, honor, cherish and respect _________ above all others, from this day forward until your very last day on earth? _________: I
do Vow/Ring Exchange
OFFICIANT(to ring bearer): May I have the rings please?
OFFICIANT (to couple): These rings represent love, pure and simple. The love God has for all creatures great and small and the love you, _________ and _________, have for one another. When you place that ring on your partner’s finger, know that you are giving not just the gift of a ring, but also the gift of the love your creator has filled you with.
OFFICIANT (to _________): _________ please repeat after me:
Closing Statement
OFFICIANT (to congregation): Beginnings are important. So important it’s the 1st noun in the Bible, which starts with “In the beginning.” What follows are the heavens and the earth; water and life; humanity. And now here we are at the beginning of _________ and _________’s married life. You’ve got a great beginning here _________ and _________ – now it’s up to you to keep in your hearts that love and warmth given to you by God. Begin and end each and every day together with love, and you will enjoy an amazing marital life filled with joy and bliss.
Fast and Fun Wedding Ceremony Script
For those couples who’d rather not stand up at the altar for half an hour, this short marriage ceremony script gets the job done with plenty of personality. While injected with a fair bit of humor and silliness, it also includes all the legal elements required to make things official.
Introduction
OFFICIANT (to congregation): Family, friends, others who are not quite sure why they’re here, welcome and please be seated quickly. _________ and _________ have requested a short wedding ceremony and as I don’t want to disappoint, let’s not dilly dally! It’s traditional for the officiant, me, to give a speech about love and commitment and two hearts becoming one, which is medically speaking extremely dangerous, but in the interest of time let me just say: Love, compassion, friendship, playfulness, kindness, stuff like that. Try your best to do all those things as much as you can. And now let’s zoom past all the boring stuff and get right to the “I do” part.
Declaration of Intent
OFFICIANT (to _________): You want this guy/gal/person as your husband/wife/partner? To cherish and hold and all the other things they say in the movies? _________: I do.
OFFICIANT (to _________): You want this guy/gal/person to be your husband/wife/partner? To cherish and hold and all the other things they say in the movies? _________: I do.
Vow/Ring Exchange
OFFICIANT (to congregation): Present the rings…quick before they depreciate in value even more! Rings are circles, so are donuts, hula hoops and trampolines. What I’m trying to say is let these rings, not only be a symbol of your love for one another but also a reminder to be sweet, have fun and make sure to jump on trampolines every once in a while, together. (Here, couple may read their per-written vows as they exchange rings).
Closing Statement
OFFICIANT (to congregation): I can understand why _________ and _________ were in a rush. You can tell they are so in love they just wanted to be married ASAP! I get it.
OFFICIANT (to couple): But in this mad dash world with thousands of things demanding your attention 24/7, don’t forget to slow down every once in a while. Enjoy each other – and your new, wonderful life together.
Pronouncement
OFFICIANT (to congregation): By the power vested in me by the Dove Ministry and State of _________ yada, yada, yada, I am pleased as punch to officially introduce Mr./Mrs. ___________. You may now kiss…
Oh and please, take your time.
Butt Keep It Simple not sloppy
Senior Ceremony Wedding Script
Introduction/Welcome/Wedding Sermon
Officiant (to guests): Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone, and welcome to the wedding of _______________ and _______________. The two people who stand before you came together later in their lives, and have now chosen to be together for the rest of their lives. They bring us a wonderful reminder that love is not solely a young person’s game – it can strike at any point.
Officiant (to couple): While you both found each other later in your lives, you two are here today to celebrate a deep and sincere love that, while found later in life, will shine true for the rest of your years together. Let’s start this ceremony with a reading.
Reading Officiant (to guests): “The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. And that’s what you’ve given me. That’s what I’d hoped to give you forever.” -Nicholas Sparks, Author of The Notebook Exchanging of Vows Officiant (to couple): It’s time for you both to share your wedding vows. Please look at one another and recite your prepared vows at this time. _______________, you can go ahead and say your vows first, please. Partner 1: While you were not here during the spring and summer of my life, I am glad you are here to spend my autumn and winter with me for the remainder of my life. (Customize vows here, if desired.)
Officiant (to couple): _______________, now it’s your turn to share your vows. Partner 2: While you were not here during the spring and summer of my life, I am glad you are here to spend my autumn and winter with me for the remainder of my life. (Customize vows here, if desired.)
Exchanging of Rings
Officiant (to couple): Now it’s time for the couple to exchange their rings.
Officiant (to Partner 1): _______________, put the ring on _______________’s ring finger and repeat after me. “With this ring, I claim my love and promise to be with you for the rest of my life no matter how long or short the time.” Partner 1: With this ring, I claim my love and promise to be with you for the rest of my life no matter how long or short the time.”
Officiant (to Partner 2): _______________, place your ring on _______________’s finger and repeat after me. “With this ring, I claim my love and promise to be with you for the rest of my life no matter how long or short the time.” Partner 2: With this ring, I claim my love and promise to be with you for the rest of my life no matter how long or short the time.
Declaration of Intent
Officiant (to couple): _______________ and _______________, take one another hands and look into one another eyes as you make this promise. _______________, do you take _______________ to become your lifelong partner? Partner 1: I do.
Officiant (to Partner 2): _______________, do you take _______________ to become your lifelong partner? Partner 2: I do.
Pronouncement
Officiant (to couple): _______________ and _______________, you have come before everyone here today because of your love for another and have professed your love in front of us all. By the power vested in me by the Universal Life Church Ministries, I now pronounce you husband/wife/partner and wife/husband/partner.
You may now kiss!
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