Wedding • Chris & Bienne • 3/14/26

1. Ceremony:

WHEN FLOWER GIRL IS SEATED:

“Before we begin, the bride and groom have asked for an unplugged ceremony.

That means we ask that everyone please put away phones and cameras during the ceremony, especially as the bride enters.

Once she reaches the front and joins the groom, we will pause for about thirty seconds so everyone can take a few photos and videos.

After that, we ask that all devices be put away again so we can fully enjoy this special moment together.”

Please STAND for the Bride…

Who gives this woman to be wed? (Father)

1.1 The Greeting & Introduction

Well good afternoon everyone. My name is Anthony, I am one of the Pastors at Calvary Chapel Bible Fellowship in the Temecula Wine Country.

I should also mention what a personal joy this moment is for me because I’ve had the honor and privilege of being Chris and Bienne’s youth pastor.

So, I’ve had a front-row seat watching them grow, mature, and become the young man and woman they are today.

But I am even more blessed to be here officiating this wedding in the name of Jesus Christ. (Pause)

On Behalf of Chris and Bienne, I want to welcome you to this very special day in their lives.

Your presence here is important to them as they bear witness to their love of God and love of each other.

Chris and Bienne want you to know that this union of their lives is to them a sacred and blessed covenant before God.

After all, marriage is God’s idea not mans idea, and because of that, marriage deserves our reverence and commitment.

So, it is our sincere hope that as Scripture is read, vows are repeated, and prayers offered that you would experience Jesus Christ in your hearts. (Pause)

Chris and Bienne are such a precious couple, and it’s clear how much they are loved by everyone gathered here today.

But understand, this love we all have for Chris & Bienne pales in comparison to the love Jesus has for them.

This union of themselves in Christ is glorious and they want you to not only witness that glory, but to also experience it with them. (Pause)

The Bible teaches that marriage was created by God.

He made a helpmate for Adam and called her woman, because she was taken out from the man.

In the Old Testament, Moses, the lawgiver, gave divine sanction to marriage as a legal institution.

In the New Testament, Hebrews 13:4 says that marriage is honorable among all.

Therefore, family, friends, and loved ones, we meet together in the sight of God and before you as witnesses to join together:

Chris and Bienne in the bonds of Holy Matrimony according to the ordinance of God, the customs of the Christian Church, and to implore on their behalf the blessing of God.

Let’s pray…

Pray for Gratitude - For the ceremony - God’s Presence

1.2 Overview of Marriage

Chris & Bienne, the Bible says…

Psalm 139:7–10 “7 Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? 8 If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there. 9 If I take the wings of the morning, And dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, 10 Even there Your hand shall lead me, And Your right hand shall hold me.”

So God is certainly in our midst, and you stand before Him right now.

Everyone here is gathered in this holy and sacred hour to witness the uniting of both of your hearts in the enduring bonds of Christian marriage, where we will experience both of your lives become ONE.

And you know, the concept of marriage was first celebrated at the very beginning of creation, in the Garden of Eden, in the time of man’s innocence.

As the Lord rested He looked at all of His creation and said: This is Good and that is good. And that is very Good!

But when it came time to analyze man, “God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.”

And so He created woman and gave her to him to be his companion, his wife. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” (Gen 2:24)

1.3 Unity in Marriage

Now, that concept of “two becoming one” is meant to show us the kind of closeness God wants with us.

From the very beginning, we were created to experience that kind of deep intimacy, not just to know about God, but to know Him personally.

Jesus prayed in John 17:21 that we would be one with Him, just as He is one with the Father.

That’s how close God wants to be with us.

Unfortunately, something broke that union. Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” 

Sin — something Chris has done, something Bienne has done, something we’ve all done, Sin separated us from God.

But that’s where love stepped in. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son…” (John 3:16).

Jesus came, died, and rose again so that we could have that relationship back.

As Jesus said in John 17:3, “This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God.”

It’s not about knowing about Him but knowing Him intimately, personally, deeply.

Just as a husband and wife are called to know one another.

And just as Jesus humbled Himself and loved us sacrificially, Chris, that’s what you’re called to do for Bienne.

And Bienne, just as the church responds to Christ’s love, you’re called to honor, respect, and submit to Chris.

The Bible says in Ephesians 5:24–25 “24 Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her,”

1.4 God’s Love in Marriage

And at the very center of both your marriage and our relationship with God, is love.

Colossians 1:17 says, “In Him all things consist.”  In other words, He holds all creation together.

God’s love is the glue that holds everything together.

But His love is different from ours. Human love can be conditional. But God’s love is unconditional.

Paul describes it in 1 Corinthians 13:4–8: “Love is patient and kind… it bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.”

So today, Chris & Bienne as you two become one, may your love reflect God’s love, the kind that never quits, never places conditions, and never fails.

And may your marriage always point back to the greatest union of all: the one we were created for, God Himself.

1.4 The Declaration of Intent

And now Chris & Bienne, having freely and deliberately and prayerfully chosen each other as partners for life, as you face each other and hold hands. I’d like to ask you both a few important questions…. (Pause)

Do you, Chris; have this woman to be your wedded wife, to live together after God’s ordinance in the holy estate of marriage?
(Respond, “I Do”)

Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her in sickness and in health and with God’s help, forsaking all others, cleave only unto her so long as you both shall live?
(Respond, “I Do”)

Do you, Bienne; have this man to be your wedded husband, to live together after God’s ordinance in the holy estate of marriage?
(Respond, “I Do”)

Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him in sickness and in health and with God’s help, forsaking all others, cleave only unto him so long as you both shall live?
(Respond, “I Do”)

Having declared your intent before God and these witnesses, you will now seal that commitment by speaking your vows to one another.

1.5 Exchange of Vows for Marriage

Give Chris His Vows (Dark Green Book)…

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Give Bienne Her Vows (Light Green Book):

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Chris and Bienne, you have just shared your vows with one another.

These words are more than just promises spoken today, they are a covenant you are making before God and before everyone gathered here.

Marriage is not just about feelings in a moment, but about faithfulness over a lifetime.

Because of that, I want to give you a biblical charge.

1.6 Biblical Charge for Marriage

Chris, The woman you love is about to become your wife before God.

There’s no better way she could tell of her love for you than by her willingness to turn from home and loved ones and friends and to make her home with you.

Your joys will be her joys and your sorrows her sorrows … please don’t take this lightly!

Bienne, The man you love is about to become your husband before God.

He tells the world not only of his willingness but also of his expressed desire to turn from all others unto you, for all of his life ahead.

Your love will be his inspiration and your prayers his tower of strength.

Let’s all pray…

For their marriage - Their Roles - Blessings - Your presence

1.7 Ring Ceremony

Chris, what token do you give in pledge that you will faithfully keep these vows and covenants?

You know, there is an important fact concerning the materials this ring is made from, these are God made materials not man made materials.

The purity of its metal reminds us of the purity of your love for each other.

Also, the circle reminds us of the eternity of your love, as the ring has neither beginning nor end. (Pause)

Chris, will you take this ring and place it on Bienne’s finger and as you do repeat these words after me:

“In token and in pledge,

of the vow between us, made with this ring,

I thee wed; In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.”

Bienne, what token do you give in pledge that you will faithfully keep these vows and covenants?

Bienne will you take this ring and place it on Chris’ finger and as you do repeat these words after me:

“In token and in pledge,

of the vow between us, made with this ring,

I thee wed; In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.”

1.8 The Declaration of Marriage:

Forasmuch as Chris and Bienne have consented together in holy matrimony, witnessing the same before God and in the presence of these witnesses, and have pledged that they will be faithful to each other,

I now pronounce that Chris and Bienne are Husband and Wife according to the Word of God and the customs of the Christian Church.

Mark 10:9 “Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.””

Now at this time, Chris and Bienne have decided to take communion as their very first act as husband and wife before God.

This is a spiritual remembrance of what Christ has done for them rather than an act of flesh.

Chris would you lead your bride to the communion table please…

1.9 Wedding Communion - Song

1. The Bread - Bread is symbolic of the body of Christ broken for us.

2. Give bread.

2. Pray, for bread.

4. 1 Corinthians 11:23–24 “…Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.””

5. You may partake. (Eat the bread)

6. The Cup - The cup is symbolic for the blood of Jesus that was spilled for us.

7. Give cup.

8. Pray, for cup.

9. 1 Corinthians 11:25 “25 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.””

10. Drink the Cup

11. Pray

Christ please take Bienne back…

Fluff her dress…

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Well, Chris, here we are…

Chris YOU MAY NOW KISS YOUR BRIDE! (MOVE!!!!)

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: I NOW PRESENT TO YOU, MR. AND MRS. CHRIS “QUE”…

Recessional:

Wedding Party leaves first

Bride & Groom leave last

Dismiss to cocktail hour - Grab refreshments mingle around.

“As the wedding party and the newly married couple step away for a few moments to prepare for the celebration, we invite you all to head over and enjoy cocktail hour.

Please grab some refreshments, mingle, and celebrate together while they get ready for the reception.”

Blessing over their lives

“Before we head into the celebration, on behalf of the newly weds and their family, I just want to say how grateful they are that all of you came to witness this moment.

My prayer is that you were blessed today—by the prayers, by the reading of Scripture, and by seeing two lives become one in marriage.

As we move into the time of celebration, I encourage you to keep the focus on the newlyweds.

Take the time to congratulate them, encourage them, and celebrate the beautiful covenant they’ve just entered into.

May the Lord bless you, and may He bless the rest of this evening as you enjoy this special day together.”

And with that, you are now dismissed…

ENDING…