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Wedding Vows

What can be said:

Dearly beloved, we are gathered in the sight of God, and in the presence of these witnesses, to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony, which is an honorable estate, instituted of God, and signifying unto us the spiritual union which exists between Christ and His church. It is, therefore, not to be entered into unadvisedly, but reverently, discreetly, and in the eyes of God. Into this holy estate these two persons come now to be joined.

I charge you both, as you stand in the presence of God, before whom the secrets of all hearts are disclosed, that having duly considered the holy covenant you are about to make, you do now declare before this company your pledge of faith, each to the other. Be well assured that if these solemn vows are faithfully kept, as God's Word demands, and if steadfastly you endeavor to do the will of your heavenly Father, God will bless your marriage, will grant you fulfillment in it, and will establish your home in peace.

Jonathan, will you have this woman to be your wedding wife, to live together in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others keep yourself only unto her, so long as you both shall live?

Friends, the marriage of Marianne and Jonathan unites two families and creates a new one. Your presence here today shows your love for them, and so they ask for the blessings of family and friends.

With this ring, I give to you my promise that from this day forward you shall not walk alone. May my heart be your shelter and may my arms become your home. May we walk together through all things. May you feel deeply loved, for indeed you are. May You always see your innocence in my eyes. With this ring, I give you my heart. I have no greater gift to give. I feel so honored to call you my wife / husband. I am so blessed to be your partner. May we feel this joy forever.