Sample Traditional Ceremony
Officiant:
Dearly beloved we are gathered together here in the sight of God (optional or own preference), and in the face of this company, to join together this (man and this woman, man and man, woman and woman, soul mate and soul mate) in (holy - optional) matrimony. It is not to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly; but reverently, discreetly, advisedly and soberly. Into this (holy - optional) estate there are two persons present that come now to be joined. If any person can show any just cause why they may not be lawfully be joined together, let them speak now or else hereafter hold their peace.
To SOUL MATE
[NAME], wilt thou have [NAME] to be the wedded (wife/husband/soul mate or own preference), to live together after Gods (optional) ordinance in the estate of (holy - optional) matrimony? Wilt thou love (her/him/soul mate or own preference), comfort (her/him/soul mate or own preference), honor and keep (her/him/soul mate or own preference), in sickness and in health; and forsaking all others, keep thee unto her so long ye both shall live?
Repeat for Soul Mate
RING EXCHANGE
VOWS - read some Sample Vows here
Add variations on ceremonies as you want.
Repeat after me:
I, [NAME] take thee [NAME] to be my wedded (wife/husband/soul mate), to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, according to Gods holy ordinance - optional; and therefore I pledge thee my trust.
Repeat for Soul Mate
For as much as [NAME] and [NAME] have consented together in holy - optional wedlock and have witnessed the same before God - optional and this company, and thereto have given and pledged their trust, into each other, and have declared the same by giving and receiving a ring, I pronounce that they are now husband and wife, husband and husband, wife and wife, soul mate and soul mate or your own preference.
Officiant:
Dearly beloved we are gathered together here in the sight of God (optional or own preference), and in the face of this company, to join together this (man and this woman, man and man, woman and woman, soul mate and soul mate) in (holy - optional) matrimony. It is not to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly; but reverently, discreetly, advisedly and soberly. Into this (holy - optional) estate there are two persons present that come now to be joined. If any person can show any just cause why they may not be lawfully be joined together, let them speak now or else hereafter hold their peace.
To SOUL MATE
[NAME], wilt thou have [NAME] to be the wedded (wife/husband/soul mate or own preference), to live together after Gods (optional) ordinance in the estate of (holy - optional) matrimony? Wilt thou love (her/him/soul mate or own preference), comfort (her/him/soul mate or own preference), honor and keep (her/him/soul mate or own preference), in sickness and in health; and forsaking all others, keep thee unto her so long ye both shall live?
Repeat for Soul Mate
RING EXCHANGE
VOWS - read some Sample Vows here
Add variations on ceremonies as you want.
Repeat after me:
I, [NAME] take thee [NAME] to be my wedded (wife/husband/soul mate), to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, according to Gods holy ordinance - optional; and therefore I pledge thee my trust.
Repeat for Soul Mate
For as much as [NAME] and [NAME] have consented together in holy - optional wedlock and have witnessed the same before God - optional and this company, and thereto have given and pledged their trust, into each other, and have declared the same by giving and receiving a ring, I pronounce that they are now husband and wife, husband and husband, wife and wife, soul mate and soul mate or your own preference.
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Renee Ukena - Edwardsville, IL
Contact me at [email protected] to discuss your ceremony and start your journey together
Renee Ukena - Edwardsville, IL
Contact me at [email protected] to discuss your ceremony and start your journey together