Weddings! What to Say and How?

 
An interesting question isn't it? What will your beloved whisper in your ear during that first dance? Only time will tell...

This section includes a sample to guide you as you design your ceremony. Each couple will have very personal sentiments to say to the people with whom they choose to share their wedding day. We are here to help you create a ritual that will express your intentions and share the love in your hearts with your dear friends and family. Congratulations! Please email rev@churchofthegreenwood.org for more information or to schedule your ceremony.

WELCOMING OF THE GUESTS
" Although this is their day, it is also a tribute to all of you. For knowing you and interacting with you has helped to make our Bride and Groom who they needed to be to find each other. They would like to thank you all for that. All of you are the threads of which are woven the tapestry of their lives. Each one of you is an important piece in the story it tells. It is the fabric that they wrap around themselves and take comfort in when the world seems cold. And on days like today when everything is right in their world, that tapestry is proudly spread out and displayed for everyone to see, woth all the glorious colors and textures that your diversity adds. You all hold a place in their hearts reserved for those that they have chosen to call 'Family' and they are deeply greatful for each and every one of you."

To me, the ring vows are the part where a couple pledges themselves as individuals to one another. Once the rings have been exchanged, you are entering into a joint venture in which you will share the burdens and the responsibility equally, as well as the joys and blessings that shall follow. This is why I like to do a second set of Wedding vows to which the couple responds "We Do!". And the vows themselves, well I believe that the key to the longevity of the heart lies in the friendship of the soul. These vows are designed to support and nurture that friendship. Here we go! My favorites...

THE WEDDING VOWS
“ Do you vow to keep open your hearts and minds, that neither words nor the lack of them shall ever cause a silence to dwell between you that your love can not bridge?"
Bride and Groom: “We do.”
“ Do you vow to ever remember to take joy in life and in
each other, never forgetting it is the matters of the heart that are real?”
Bride and Groom: “We do.”
“ Do you vow to share whatever burdens the mundane world may present, in that overcoming them together your spirits shall grow towards a common hope, dream and reality?”
Bride and Groom: “We do.”
“ Do you vow to ever love and cherish each other, keeping
sacred above all else, the place your hearts hold for one another?”
Bride and Groom: “We do.”
“ You are now as your hearts have always known you to be,
Husband and Wife. You may kiss the Bride!”

While Formal and Traditional are definitely in my repertoire examples of that are plentiful on the net. The above text and that on the main and family pages are all designed to be thought-provoking examples of how we can bring some of your own ideas to life. On the other hand, if you are looking for a quick alternative to town hall with a little warmer feel, know that our land is always open to you and your beloved. Once again, Congratulations! And either with or without me, if any of my ideas will make your day sparkle a little brighter, please feel free to use anything that you liked for your wedding!