Townsend Wedding - Andy & Amanda

Words of Welcome

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here in the presence of God, family, and friends to witness a joyous occasion—the union of Andy and Amanda in holy matrimony. A special thanks to all of you that traveled from far and wide to witness the promise these two are about to make to one another. We are here to offer our love and support, and to stand with [Name] and [Name] as they begin this new chapter of their lives.

Who gives Amanda to be married to Andy?

Introduction

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Readings

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To the Couple

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Vows

Andy and Amanda, as you stand here before friends, family, and God, I ask you to declare your intentions to join in the sacred covenant of marriage.

Amanda, have you come here freely and without reservation to marry Andy?

Amanda, do you take Andy to be your husband, to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, be faithful to him, as long as you both shall live?

Andy, have you come here freely and without reservation to marry Amanda?

Andy, do you take Amanda to be your wife, to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, be faithful to her, as long as you both shall live?

Rings

Andy and Amanda will now exchange rings as a symbol of their commitment and endless devotion.

A little something about the symbol of rings

Please face each other and join hands.

Andy, you may place the ring you’ve chosen on Amanda’s hand. 

Andy, please repeat after me. 

Amanda, I give you this ring

as a symbol of my love and devotion.

With all that I am, and all that I have

In the name of God I make this vow,  to take you as a gift from God,

to be my wedded wife,  to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse,  for richer for poorer,  in sickness and in health,  to love and to cherish,  till death us do part. This is my solemn vow.

And Amanda, you may place the ring you’ve chosen on Andy’s hand.

Amanda, please repeat after me. 

Andy, I give you this ring

as a symbol of my love and devotion.

With all that I am, and all that I have

In the name of God I make this vow,  to take you as a gift from God,

to be my wedded husband,  to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse,  for richer for poorer,  in sickness and in health,  to love and to cherish,  till death us do part. This is my solemn vow.

This marriage unites not just Andy and Amanda, but all of the families sitting here today. They ask now for your blessing. Do you promise to support Andy and Amanda in their marriage, to keep them in your prayers, to hold them up with love, and to rejoice in companionship in Jesus as they walk this path together?

Unity Ceremony

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Pronouncement, Kiss & Recessional

Andy and Amanda, having witnessed your marriage vows in the eyes of God and before all who are assembled here, by the authority invested in me by the State of Virginia, I now pronounce you husband and wife. 

Andy, you may kiss your bride!

Ladies and Gentlemen, I proudly present to you for the very first time…Mr. & Mrs. Townsend!

Closing Remarks & Directions

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