A DEDICATION FOR MARRIAGE
"Hold Fast With Open Hands

When two people decide to marry, it is an acknowledgement of their desire to shape the journey of their life together and experience the richness of life's lessons in unity rather than alone.

It should not be seen as surrender of independence and freedom, but a recognition that they can still retain both these attributes in a union of mutual love and respect for each other as individuals.

The years that pass should see their love grow deeper as they grow wiser and the bonds of marriage become stronger. The quality of friendship is the golden thread that gently weaves happiness and contentment into any marriage.

(BRIDE'S NAME) and (GROOM'S NAME), it is a privilege as well as a responsibility to join your lives together, sharing the years in fulfilment and development of the qualities that matter most.

Only you can bring your love and friendship to this marriage. Give them to each other as the greatest gift of all.






 

MARRIAGE VOWS number 41
– created by Barbara June Walton

I call upon the persons here present to witness that I, (name) take you (name) to be my lawful wedded wife/husband.

Today, it is with deep love and devotion that we celebrate, on our wedding day, our deep love for each other. The hopes and dreams we share will be the solid foundation for our future life together.

We have both looked forward to our marriage for what seems to be forever. The reality of this magical day is that it is a culmination of our plans – and our tender love for each other – – all combining to create a day simply perfect for us.

We stand looking into each other’s eyes and holding each other’s hands, as we join our hearts and lives together for eternity. I love you, (name), and will always cherish you, be faithful to you and support you in all of your goals and dreams throughout our lives together in marriage.




Reading number 247
MY TRUE LOVE HATH MY HEART
(by Sir Phillip Sydney)

My true love hath my heart and I have his,
By just exchange one for another given;
I hold his dear, and mine he cannot miss,
There never was a better bargain driven.

My true love hath my heart and I have his.
His heart in me keeps him and me in one,
My heart in him his thoughts and senses guides;
He loves my heart, for once it was his own:
I cherish his, because in me it bides.
My true love hath my heart and I have his.


 
 
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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