Sample Wedding Ceremony Script

Use the form below to personalize a wedding ceremony script. You can use this basic ceremony as-is, or as a
starting point when creating your own ceremony. There is no legal form for a wedding ceremony, but most
ceremonies follow these established conventions.

BRIDE GROOM BRIDE GROOM STATE

Bethann Green Douglas Earl Witte New Jersey

1
Procession
Beginning of the Ceremony

2
Invocation

Minister

(To the Reception)

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join

Bethann Green
and
Douglas Earl Witte
 in the spiritual union of marriage.

This contract is not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and

seriously, and with a deep realization of its obligations and
responsibilities. Please remember that love, loyalty, and understanding
are the foundations of a happy and enduring home.

3
Declaration of Intent

Minister

(To Bethann Green)

Do you
Bethann Green
take this man
Douglas Earl Witte
to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness
and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping
yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?
Bethann Green

(To Douglas Earl Witte)

I do
Minister

(To Douglas Earl Witte)

Do you
Douglas Earl Witte
take this woman
Bethann Green
to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in
health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself
 unto him for as long as you both shall live?
Douglas Earl Witte

(To Bethann Green)

I do

4
Vows Exchange, Ring Exchange, and Other Customs

Minister

Bethann Green
and
Douglas Earl Witte
will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

5
Pronouncement

Minister

(To the Reception)

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the

State of the State of New Jersey I now pronounce you husband and
wife.

6
Recession
End of the Ceremony
 This is the basic format of a wedding ceremony. All weddings include
these parts, but there are many types of ceremonies with additional
duties and speaking parts. It is your responsibility to coordinate the
details of the ceremony with the couple.

Additions to the Ceremony

The above outline describes a very straightforward, recognizable

version of a wedding ceremony. Many weddings also include
additional parts to reflect the beliefs, values, and personal
preferences of the couple. Some common additions include:

1. Blessing - A blessing to the couple can be offered by the minister or a member of the wedding party.
Blessings can be religious or secular.

2. Charge to Couple - Similar to the Declaration of Intent, a charge has the minister emphasize the
seriousness of the marital contract to the couple. It is often punctuated by acknowledgements such as, "I
agree" or "I understand."

3. Giving of the Bride - The minister calls out to the wedding party and asks who gives the bride in
marriage. Traditionally, the father and/or mother of the bride reply that they consent to giving their daughter
in marriage.

4. prayer - Many religious ceremonies include a prayer given by the minister.

5. Readings - Poems, religious texts, and/or literary passages can be read by the minister or members of the
wedding party.

6. Sermon - Many religious ceremonies include a sermon given by the minister.

7. Unity Candle - A unity candle ceremony involves the ceremonial merger of flames. Two candles are lit
and the couple joins their individual flames together to light a third candle (representing two lives joined as
one). Variations include participation from family, such as candles for children to join in the union of the
new family.
8. Sand Ceremony - Sand ceremonies are a variation of the unity candle symbol. Two vessels of sand are
poured together, mixing the sand. Each grain of sand is representative of a thought, feeling, or experience.
A common variation is to give each member of the wedding party a small pebble. Each person offers a
blessing as they deposit their pebble into a container, which the couple uses to combine their sand.

Remember, there are no limitations! We encourage you to work

with the couple to craft a unique ceremony that reflects their
wishes.

That's it!

A typical ceremony lasts only 10 - 15 minutes.

Keep it simple and have fun!

Read real Wedding Ceremonies written

by our ministers!
Wedding Ceremony Scripts
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