Forever Yours Weddings
Ring Exchange
Groom, take Bride's ring, place it on her finger and repeat after me:
With this ring I thee wed, with my body I thee honor, and with all my worldly goods I thee endow.
Bride, take Groom's ring, place it on his finger and repeat after me:
With this ring I thee wed, with my body I thee honor, and with all my worldly goods I thee endow.
May you keep this covenant which you have made. May you be a blessing and comfort to each other, sharers of each other's joys, consolers in each other's sorrows, helpers to each other in life. May you not only accept and give affection between yourselves, but also together have affection and consideration for others.
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"Wedding rings are an outward and visible sign of an inward spiritual grace and the unbroken circle of love, signifying to all the union of this man and this woman in marriage."
(Groom), take (Bride)'sring and put it on her finger, and repeat after me:
I (Groom) take thee, (Bride) to bemywife - to have and to hold, in sickness and inhealth, for richer or for poorer, and I promise my love to you forevermore.
(Bride), take (Groom)'s ring and put it on his finger, and repeat after me:
I (Bride), take thee (Groom) to be my husband. To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, and I promise my love to you forevermore.
As the two of you come into this marriage uniting you as husband and wife, and as you this day affirm your faith and love for one another, I would ask that you always remember to cherish each other as special and unique individuals, that you respect the thoughts, ideas and suggestions of one another. Be able to forgive, do not hold grudges, and live each day that you may share it together - as from this day forward you shall be each other's home, comfort and refuge, your marriage strengthened by your love and respect for each other.
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Bride, take Groom's ring, place it on his finger and repeat after me:
With this ring I thee wed. Take it as a symbol of my everlasting and unconditional love with all that I am and all that I have from this day forward as your wife.
Groom, take Bride's ring, place it on her finger and repeat after me:
With this ring I thee wed. Take it as a symbol of my everlasting and unconditional love with all that I am and all that I have from this day forward as your husband.
Love freely given has no giver and no receiver. You are each the giver and each the receiver. The wedding ring is a symbol, in visible form, of the unbroken circle of your love, so that wherever you go, you may always return to your shared life together. May these rings always call to mind the power of your love.
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For thousands of years lovers have exchanged rings as a token of their vows. These simple gold bands are not of great value in themselves, but are made precious by our wearing of them. Your rings say that even in your uniqueness you have chosen to be bound together. Let these rings also be a sign that love has substance as well as soul, a present as well as a past, and that, despite its occasional sorrows, love is a circle of happiness, wonder, and delight.
(Groom), take (Bride)'sring and put it on her finger, and repeat after me:
With this ring I thee wed. Take it and wear it as a symbol of all we shall share.
(Bride), take (Groom)'s ring and put it on his finger, and repeat after me:
With this ring I thee wed. Take it and wear it as a symbol of all we shall share.
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The wedding ring seals the vows of marriage as a signature bears witness to a covenant.
(Groom), as you place the ring upon (Bride)’s finger, will you repeat these words…
I pledge of the vow of marriage made between us, I offer you this ring. Let it be to you and to me, and to the entire world, the symbol of the covenant of marriage we have accepted.
(Bride), as you place the ring upon (Grooms)’s finger, will you repeat these words…
I pledge of the vow of marriage made between us, I offer you this ring. Let it be to you and to me, and to the entire world, the symbol of the covenant of marriage we have accepted.
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A circle is the symbol of the sun, the earth, the universe; of wholeness, perfection, peace and of unity. Like circles, your rings have no beginning and no ending. They are tokens of the growing relationship you have come here to celebrate and confirm.
(Groom), take (Bride)'sring and put it on her finger, and repeat after me:
With this ring I thee wed. Take it and wear it as a symbol of all we shall share.
(Bride), take (Groom)'s ring and put it on his finger, and repeat after me:
With this ring I thee wed. Take it and wear it as a symbol of all we shall share.
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Please place the wedding ring(s) in my hand. “O Lord, hear our prayer for (Groom) and (Bride) who today are united in marriage before you.
We ask your blessings on these rings which they give to each other as their symbol of love and devotion.” We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
(Groom), take (Bride)'sring and put it on her finger, and repeat after me:
With this ring I thee wed. Take it and wear it as a symbol of all we shall share.
(Bride), take (Groom)'s ring and put it on his finger, and repeat after me:
With this ring I thee wed. Take it and wear it as a symbol of all we shall share.
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Today I am going to read “The Hands of the Bride and Groom.” This demonstrates the significance of the exchange of the rings between a husband and wife. I would like to say a few words about the role that our hands play in our lives.
Our hands are the one part of our bodies with the most sensory feeling.
Our hands also act as our tools for performing work.
Our hands serve as a means of expressing emotion, including passion and intimacy.
Most importantly – Today – (Groom) and (Bride)– your hands will play a very special role in your commitment of becoming husband and wife in your exchange of rings. Your rings outwardly express to the world the commitment that you will make to each other today.
(Maid of Honor gives the ring to (Bride))
(Groom) and (Bride), please face each other.
(Bride), please take (Groom)’shands in yours with his palms faced up. (Bride), these hands are a gift to you, they are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years. These are the hands that will wipe countless tears of sorrow and joy from your eyes. These are the hands that will caress you and comfort you in times of illness and hold you when fear or grief fills you. These are the hands that will pick you up and give you support when you need it, they are the hands that will celebrate your accomplishments and give you strength for a lifetime of happiness. (Bride), please place the ring on (Groom)’sfinger.
(Best Man gives the ring to (Groom))
(Groom), please take (Bride)’shands in yours with her palms face up. (Groom), these hands are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times. They are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick and console you when you are grieving. These are the hands that will give you support and encourage you to fulfill your dreams. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years for a lifetime of happiness. (Groom), please place the ring on (Bride)’sfinger.
(Groom) and (Bride), please clasp your hands together. By enclosing your hands together today in your commitment of marriage, you are each gaining a set of hands. Together, you will have the strength to accomplish dreams that you could never accomplish alone. You will have the strength to endure stress and difficulties in life that you could never survive on your own. You will have each other to heal, protect, shelter, and guide you.
May you always remember the deep feeling of love and commitment that you have in your hearts today as you hold your hands together through your path of life.
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Traditionally, the marking of the passage to tile status of husband and wife is marked by the exchange of rings. These rings are a symbol of the unbroken circle of love. Love freely given has no beginning and no end, no giver and no receiver for each is the giver and each is the receiver. May these rings always remind you of the vows you have taken.
(Groom), take (Bride)'sring and put it on her finger, and repeat after me:
With this ring I thee wed. Take it and wear it as a symbol of all we shall share.
(Bride), take (Groom)'s ring and put it on his finger, and repeat after me:
With this ring I thee wed. Take it and wear it as a symbol of all we shall share.