This is mostly what was said. Our preacher gave us a few wedding
scripts. I picked a little from different ceremonies, added my own
stuff, and took out some other stuff. I like to think we had a very unique
wedding!
Lighting of the candles. (Ushers will light
candelabras before entrances, and then Mothers will light the unity
candles.)
Seating of grandparents, father, and mothers.
Greg sings This is the Day
Pastor and Jon enter.
Processional-bridesmaids escorted by groomsmen, Braden and Mady,
(the children will sit with their parents after they walk down the
aisle) Kelly and Dad.
Giving of the bride
Welcome
Pastor: We are gathered here today in the presence of God to
celebrate one of the happiest moments in the lives of Jon and Kelly.
Your presence here shows your love for them. You join this
celebration because you affirm their union and want to bless their new
relationship. You are saying to them that you are willing to share
yourselves in loving friendship and that you will support them with
your love and understanding consideration.
Prayer by Pastor
Statement of Commitment
Pastor: Jon, Do you take this woman to be your lawful wedded wife,
to live together after Gods ordinance in the Holy estate of matrimony?
Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her in
sickness and in health and forsaking all others keep only to her so
long as you both shall live?
Jon: I do.
Pastor: Kelly, do you take this man to be your lawful wedded
husband, to live together after Gods ordinance in the Holy estate of
matrimony? Do you promise to love him, comfort him, honor and keep
him in sickness and in health and forsaking all others keep only to
him, so long as you both shall live?
Kelly: I do.
Greg sings Go There With You
Sermonette by Pastor
Vows
Jon: I, Jon, take you Kelly to be my wedded wife to have and to
hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or
poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, so long as
we both shall live.
Kelly: I, Kelly, take you Jon to be my wedded husband to have and
to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or
poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, so long as
we both shall live.
Exchanging of the Rings
Pastor: The ring has long been used as a symbolical representation
of the marriage relationship. It is made of a precious metal,
symbolizing the great worth and value of marriage. It is a
never-ending circle, symbolizing the preeminence, the enduring nature
of the relationship which is Gods intent. As you wear these rings let
them remind you both and often, of the splendor and meaning of this
relationship which you are affirming today.
Jon, as you place this ring on the third finger of Kelly's left
hand, repeat after me: With this ring, I thee wed.
Jon: With this ring, I thee wed.
Kelly, as you place this ring on the third finger or Jon's left
hand, repeat after me: With this ring, I thee wed.
Kelly: With this ring, I thee wed.
Sealing Prayer by Pastor
Pronouncement
Pastor: Forasmuch as Jon and Kelly have consented together in Holy
wedlock and have witnessed the same before God and this company and
thereto have given and pledged their love for each other by giving and
receiving of the rings, I pronounce that they are husband and wife, in
the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. What God has joined
together, let no man put asunder. Amen.
Lighting of the Unity Candle while Greg sings: I Will Be Here
Kiss
Introduction
Recessional
Invite everyone downstairs for the reception and inform them of
the receiving line in the narthex.