(Added at the end of Wedding Ceremony to include a child/children)

Often marriage is viewed as the union of two persons. In reality, marriage is much broader. It is always the joining of two families. We are in fact, all members of one family . . . the family of God. But today, we are more concerned with the new family we are forming in this marriage, the family formed by (Name of Groom) and (Name of Bride) with (Name(s) of Child or Children).

As an integral part of this marriage, we recognize (Name(s) of Child or Children) and (his/her or their) importance in this newly formed family.

You have chosen each other and a family, today. You are pledging to (Name(s) of Child/Children) your continuing love, even as you surround (him/her or them) with your arms of support. If you (Name of Groom) and (Name of Bride) agree to this pledge, answer now by saying , “I will” – (minister to wait for an answer from Groom and Bride).

We give thanks, God, for the relationship we celebrate here. In your presence, we are humbled by the recognition that today we face a new future; one which love has unfolded and is unfolding before our very eyes. Amen

Minister: It is my pleasure to present to you, (Name of Groom) and (Name of Bride) in their new relationship as husband and wife and their (Name(s) of Son(s) and/or Name(s) or Daughter(s) - THE (LAST NAME) FAMILY).

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The Family Ceremony
Interfaith Ceremony
Rose and The Vase Ceremony
The Sand Ceremony
Unity Candle Ceremony
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