See - once I get into the wedding, I REALLY get into it. Over the weekend (that I spent with my lovely) we hammered out our vows. Neither of us really WANTS to have to say alot, as we would most likely flub it all to high heaven - so thus you see that the officiant will be doing a LOT of talking. :)
It's a mixture of several ceremonies, including a handfasting, the blessing of the hands, and the classic ceremony. The music - *grins* Well that's just us. I tried to talk him into walking in to Smashmouth's version of I'm a Believer but he reeeeeealllly wasn't hearing it. :) Party-pooper.
Prelude (Seating of Guests) (Jagged Edge - Let's Get Married)
Seating of Parents (Jagged Edge - Let's Get Married)
Processional Music (Art of Noise – Moments in Love)
Entrance of the Groom
Entrance of the Bride (Background Instrumentals – Something)
Welcome of Guests
Address to the Couple
Declaration of Intent
Vows/Ring Ceremony
Blessing of the Marriage Pronouncement
Seal Vows with a Kiss
Presentation of Mr. & Mrs. (End Instrumentals)
Recessional (Dido - Thank You)
Welcome Of the Guests
Dear Friends and Family - Welcome to the marriage of The Boy and Jasmyn
They have found that special someone to love and trust with heart, mind, & soul. They are blessed to have found someone to support them and comfort them in times of trial. They know they have good reason to be happy together and we rejoice with them in their union.
We celebrate with them the love they have discovered in each other and we support their decision to commit themselves to each other for the rest of their lives. Marriage is an honorable estate not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and reverently. Marriage is a commitment to take another person as a lover, as a companion, as a friend.Marriage is not a casual event nor is it simply a private affair between two individuals.
The uniting of two individuals from two separate families and backgrounds to establish a new family is an important and memorable event. The uniting of this couple is an occasion of great significance which we can all celebrate.
As they publicly express their love in this ceremony, Jasmyn and The Boy demonstrate not only their joy in the present, but their commitment to share the future together. We share their joy, and promise to do all we can to help bring to fulfillment a future of love and peace and joy for them and for their family.
Address to the Couple
Jasmyn , please face The Boy , and hold his hands, palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and vibrant with love, hands that are holding yours on your wedding day, as he promises to love you all the days of his life. These are the hands that will work along side yours, as together you build your future, as you laugh and cry, as you share your innermost secrets and dreams. These are the hands you will place with expectant joy against your stomach, until he too, feels his child stir within you. These are the hands that look so large and strong, yet will be so gentle as he holds your baby for the first time. These are the hands that will massage tension from you neck and back in the evenings after you’ve both had a long hard dayThese are the hands that will give you support as he encourages you to chase down your dreams. These are that hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes: tears of sorrow and tears of joy These are the hands that will comfort you in illness, and hold you when fear or grief wrack your mind. These are the hands that will tenderly lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into his eyes: eyes that are completely filled with his overwhelming love and desire for you.
The Boy , please hold Jasmyn ’s hands, palms up, where you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, that are holding yours on this your wedding day, as she pledges her love to you all the days of her life. These are the hands that will hold each child in tender love, soothing them through illness and hurt, supporting and encouraging them along the way, and knowing when it is time to let go. These are the hands that will massage tension from you neck and back in the evenings after you’ve both had a long hard day. These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times. These are the hands that will work along side yours, as together you build your future, as you laugh and cry, as you share your innermost secrets and dreams.These are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick, or console you when you are grieving. They are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will hold you in joy and excitement and hope, each time she tells you that you are to have another child, that together you have created a new life. These are the hands that will give you support as she encourages you to chase down your dreams.
Declaration Of Intent
Know now before you go further, that since your paths have crossed in this life you have formed ties between each other. As you seek to enter this state of matrimony you should strive to make real the ideals which give meaning to both this ceremony and the institution of marriage. With full awareness, know that within this moment you are not only declaring your intent to be joined before your friends and family, but you speak that intent also to higher powers. The promises made today and the ties that are bound here greatly strengthen your union; they will cross the years and lives of each of your growth. Do you still seek to enter into this ceremony? Yes, We Seek to Enter. Vows/Ring Ceremony
The Boy , Will you cause her pain? I May
Is that your intent? No
Jasmyn , Will you cause him pain? I may
Is that your intent? No
*To Both* Will you share each other's pain and seek to ease it? Yes
And so the binding is made.*First cord is draped across the bride and grooms hands*
Jasmyn , Will you share his laughter? Yes
The Boy , Will you share her laughter? Yes
*To Both* Will both of you look for the brightness in life and the positive in each other? Yes
And so the binding is made.
*Second chord is draped across the couples hands*
Jasmyn , Will you burden him? I may
Is that your intent? No
The Boy , Will you burden her? I may
Is that your intent? No
*To Both* Will you share the burdens of each so that you may grow in this union? Yes
And so the binding is made.
*Drape third chord across the couples hands*
Jasmyn , will you share his dreams? Yes
The Boy , will you share her dreams? Yes
*To Both* Will you dream together to create new realities and hopes? Yes
And so the binding is made.
*Drape fourth chord across the couples hands*
The Boy , will you cause her anger? I may
Is that your intent? No
Jasmyn , will you cause him anger? I may
Is that your intent? No
*To Both* Will you take the heat of anger and use it to temper the strength of this union? We Will
And so the binding is made.
*Drape fifth chord across the couples hands*
Jasmyn , Will you honor him?I will
The Boy , Will you honor her? I will
*To Both* Will you seek to never give cause to break that honor? We will never do so
And so the binding is made.
*Drape sixth chord across the couples hands*
*Tie chords together while saying:*
The knots of this binding are not formed by these chords but instead by your vows. Either of you may drop the chords, for as always, you hold in your own hands the making or breaking of this union.
*removes still tied chords, lays them on the altar* *displays rings* These rings are a representation and constant reminder of these chords of binding, an emblem of your unity, and a symbol of how your two lives are now joined in one unbroken circle.
*hands band to The Boy *Place this ring on her left ring finger & as you hold it in place, repeat after me:
I, The Boy , take you Jasmyn to be my wedded wife, to have & to hold, from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness & in health, to love & to cherish, till death do us part. With all my heart, and all my love, I make this pledge to you.*hands band to Jasmyn *
Place this ring on his left ring finger & as you hold it in place, repeat after me:
I, Jasmyn , take you The Boy , to be my wedded husband, to have & to hold, from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness & in health, to love & to cherish, till death do us part. With all my heart, and all my love, I make this pledge to you.
Blessing/Kiss/Presentation
And now, with this union of hearts & hands, & by the power vested in me by the laws of the State of Nevada, it is with great joy and pleasure as I declare you husband and wife.
You may kiss to seal (and celebrate) your union. Ladies & Gentlemen: I now present Mr & Mrs The Boy and Jasmyn Blank
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