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Wedding Day Morning Blessing

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 | Author: James O'Neill

We thank thee, Lord, for bringing us together to share this joyous day 
where we join (congregants names) in the bonds of holy matrimony, 
so that they may begin their futures together as one family, 
looking to each other with eyes of love and whose relationship
will grow as glory of (our Lord, the gods, godesses, spririts, etc) shall bless it to be.

Blessed be the food that is brought and prepared here this day and 
bear great tidings for the new family that we shall bear witness to. 
On this day we come together while the eyes of our loving creator 
watches over their union and the festivities that follow. 
In the name of our Lord and in the name of (congregants names) I bless this 
day and all that comes of it. Amen

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Wedding Ceremony II

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 | Author: James O'Neill

Blessing of the Water and of the Rings

Time: — min

Event
(Blessing of the Water: (Night of Full Moon)

Event
(Blessing of the Day : (Sunrise on Wedding Day)

Event
(Blessing of the Rings: (Sunrise on Wedding Day after Blessing of the Day)

Prelude

Time: — min

(Rev)

Message of Welcome and Opening Blessing

"We gather here today to witness the joining together of (Congregants Names) in unity as one spirit within love's warming embrace.

Marriage is a journey together through life and a way of saying 'I want to be there to witness your life,

and to take part, share, and explore all of life's possibilities with you, as we so choose, for better or for worse.'"

(perform 3 fold cross with holy water on their foreheads as their names are spoken)

"(Congregants Names) come forth together of free will and of definite consent before me and their chosen witnesses to

make that life long commitment before God, and before the spirits and our creator."

Event

Words from Celebrants
While passing a bowl of rose petals (or something else of significance to the couple) from one person to the next each celebrant will say a blessing or kind words over this union and sprinkle the petals, or place the item of significance near them. The celebrants may themselves choose something that is significant to their union.

(All)
(Once finish all will say) "Blessed Be"

Lighting of the Unity Candle

Time: — min

(Rev)
"As you light your separate candles you honor your separate selves: your uniqueness and your autonomy. This candle represents the light of your being: your special talents, needs, visions, and gifts – all that makes you who you are. You honor all that is yourself with this flame.

As you blend your flames together to light the third candle, you celebrate the power of separate lights to ignite a common flame of passion and commitment, and to come together as one.

From every human being there rises a light that reaches straight to heaven. And when two souls are destined to find one another, their two streams of light flow together and a single brighter light goes forth from their united being."

(Event)
(each will light there own candle)

(then together they shall light the third candle)

Marital Promises

Time: — min (repeat for all congregants)

(Rev)
"A marriage begins with vows and promises that shall be spoken here today and will set forth the expectations for your futures together. Please hold hands as I continue:

(Rev)
"__, do you love ___ willingly and completely, holding back nothing? Will you protect her/his and give her your deepest considerations for her/his feelings, desires, and needs?"
(Congregant)
"I will"

(Rev)
"Will you try to keep your love open and adapt to changing circumstances in your marriage? And will you be _____'s counselor, helpmate, sweetheart, lover, and best friend from this day on?"
(Congregant)
"I will"

Exchange of the Rings

Time: — min

Event
(each taking out their ring boxes and opening them to all)

(Rev)

"The wedding ring is a symbol of married love

The precious metals show that your love is your most precious possession,

and the unending circle symbolizes that your love may never cease."

"As you place the ring on her/his finger, please repeat after me:"

(Rev/Congregant)
"______, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love.

I ask you to wear it as a sign to the world that you are my wife/husband."

(Rev)
"You may now seal your vows and promises, as well as affirm your commitment to each other with a kiss."

Postlude

Time: — min

(Rev)

Benediction

"As people choose to set forth on this path called marriage, the most sacred and most holy bond that two people may share, we begin our lives over – and together in love looking brightly to our new futures together. Through life's many trials and tribulations you will find your love and relationship challenged and taken to new places; and by the glory of our creator and the spirits and all that he has in planned for you, may you, together, grow stronger in love and prosper to the greatest heights than a person can dream. As we all stand before you and the loving eyes of God, I bless this union, this marriage of souls, and all that comes of it. "

(Rev)

Announcing the New Family

"Having exchanged rings and exchanged vows, and with all of the power invested in me by the (Ordaining Authority), I, (Minister’s Name), now pronounce you, (Congregants Names), as husband/wives."

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Blessing of the Rings

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 | Author: James O'Neill

This is written with a strong Pagan influence as well as some Catholic too. This ceremony is to e performed over the rings with blessed water at sunrise. You may want to include the congregants in this process by having them hold the rings and do the movements, or perhaps stand at the alternating corners. Reference:
Madonna Ministry

Blessing of the Rings (Morning)

(Starting in the center)

“By the grace of God in all of His righteousnous and love,

I ask you Lord to look upon these rings with eyes of love, harmony, and fortune. In this moment of the newly rising sun as we revel in the marvels of you creation and the glory of you wisdom and mercy. We request your loving hands to carry these rings and all who will bear them”

(Turning or moving to the North)

“Spirits of the North whose element is earth, give your blessings to these rings
in which shall be symbols of (congregants names) love for each other. Grant to their union your gifts of Stability, Strength and Fertility.”

(Turning or moving to the East)

“Spirits of the east whose element is air, give your blessings to these rings in which shall be symbols of (congregants names) love for each other. Grant to their union your gifts of Wisdom and Understanding.”

(Turning or moving to the South)

“Spirits of the South whose element is fire, Give your blessings to these rings in which shall be symbols of (congregants names)‘s love for each other. Grant to their union your gifts of Love, Passion and creativity.”

(Turning or moving to the West)

“Spirits of the West whose element is water, Give your blessings to these rings in which shall be symbols of (congregants names)’s love for each other. Grant to their union your gifts of Intuition and Inspiration.”

(turning or moving to the Center)

“Now we stand in the center of the circle, where all things come together as one; Together in unity as these rings shall represent the oneness of the cycles of life that all, In the end, come back to each other. That cycle which makes each whole and complete, just as (congregants names) are about to be soon joined as one.”

(dip the the rings individually three times in blessed water, and then together three times)

“Let no person sunder the life, love, and happiness that these rings represent. For these are symbols of the love, passion, and dedication that (congregants names) havefor each other and are declaring for all to see today, their wedding day.”

“Blessed be.”

(while performing the 3 fold cross say)

“In the name of the Father, The Son, and the Holy Ghost I bless these rings and all that comes of them”

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