Welcome relatives and friends.
We are gathered here, in the presence of God and his beautiful creation, that
_______ and _______ may be united in holy matrimony. We are also here to
celebrate and share in the glorious act that God is about to perform-the act by which
He converts their love for one another into the holy and sacred estate of marriage.
I would like to read a poetic synopsis of verses found in Paul's first letter to the
Corinthians:
Love is patient, Love is kind.
It does not envy, It does not boast,
It is not proud. It is not rude,
It is not self-seeking,It is not easily angered,
It keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects,
Always trusts,
Always hopes,
Always perseveres.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for bringing all of us together today so we can see
your plan for _______ and _______ unfold before our very eyes. Thank you for
bringing them together so that they may help each other overcome the hardships of
life. Thank you also for doubling their joy because the happiness of one is the
happiness of the other. I pray that they be a haven for each other's hearts, as you
have intended. Let them have faith in each other and believe in love, which is the
greatest gift you have given all mankind. Amen.
Please join hands and repeat after me.
I _______ take you _______ , to be my lawful wife, to love you, honor and keep you,
in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, keep only unto you, so long as we
both shall live.
I _______ take you _______ to be my lawful husband, to love you, honor and keep
you, in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, keep only unto you, so long
as we both shall live.
Officiant: (Prelude to Ring Exchange):
(ask for rings)
Let us pray:
I hold these rings up to you O Lord that you may bless this sacred union. May
________________abide in peace and grow in their knowledge of your presence
through their marriage.
May the seamless circle of these rings become the symbol of their endless love and
serve to remind them of the covenant they have entered into today-to be faithful,
loving and kind to each other.
Beloved God, may they abide in your grace and forever be true to this union.
Amen.
_______ take the ring you have selected, place it on _______ finger and say these
words:_______ with this ring I thee wed.
_______ take the ring you have selected, place it on _______ finger and say these
words:_______ with this ring I thee wed.
I pray that you do not expect of each other the perfection that belongs only to God.
May you minimize each other's weaknesses, be swift to praise and magnify each
other's strengths, and see each other through a lover's kind and patient eyes.
As you have consented together to be bound to one another in lawful marriage, you
have made special promises to each other, which have been symbolized by the
joining of hands, taking of vows, and by the giving and receiving of rings. By the
authority of the State of South Carolina, I now pronounce you to be husband and wife.
You may kiss the bride.
I present to you Mr. and Mrs. _______
Your Vows, or promises to each other, are the focal point and the very heart of your wedding.
Whether it is just the two of you on a beautiful beach or in a historic park, or a venue with
hundreds of friends and family, the meaning and spirit of your wedding is best expressed
through your vows. It is my primary duty as your officiant, to ensure that you fully declare your
feelings and intentions for each other. In short, this is your statement that you have faith in each
other and believe in love.
Below you will find a template for the Vows for your consideration. These vows are based on the
traditional Civil Vows which have been modified to reflect my personal faith. With this in mind,
please feel free to make any additions or deletions you need. After hundreds of ceremonies, I
have many additional readings, poems, and formats for you to choose from.
Whether it is just the two of you on a beautiful beach or in a historic park, or a venue with
hundreds of friends and family, the meaning and spirit of your wedding is best expressed
through your vows. It is my primary duty as your officiant, to ensure that you fully declare your
feelings and intentions for each other. In short, this is your statement that you have faith in each
other and believe in love.
Below you will find a template for the Vows for your consideration. These vows are based on the
traditional Civil Vows which have been modified to reflect my personal faith. With this in mind,
please feel free to make any additions or deletions you need. After hundreds of ceremonies, I
have many additional readings, poems, and formats for you to choose from.
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Wedding ceremony in Mt. Pleasant, downtown Charleston, or West Ashley $130.00
Wedding ceremony on the beaches; Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's $150.00
Wedding ceremony outside of Charleston County $180.00
Wedding consultation(one hour block) $ 40.00
We request a deposit of one half the ceremony to reserve your date and time.
Wedding ceremony on the beaches; Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's $150.00
Wedding ceremony outside of Charleston County $180.00
Wedding consultation(one hour block) $ 40.00
We request a deposit of one half the ceremony to reserve your date and time.
