While not for everyone, some people like to incorporate some traditional into their modern wedding. If this is your jam, please feel free to copy my script and change it up to your liking. I hope that you enjoy reading it as much as I had drafting it. If you have any questions about the script-or getting married in Ontario-please click here and send me an email through the button at the top.

With that being said, that service is starting…

Opening Words:

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the union of John Smith and Sarah Wilson. Marriage is a sacred covenant between two people who have decided to share their lives together in a commitment of love, trust, and loyalty. Today, we witness the joining of two hearts and souls in the presence of God and loved ones.

As Mario Puzo said, “Loyalty is the strongest glue which makes a relationship last for a lifetime,” and John and Sarah have proven that their bond is unbreakable.

Their love story is a testament to the fact that true love never dies. As American President Woodrow T. Wilson famously said, “Loyalty means nothing unless it has at its heart the absolute principle of self-sacrifice.” While people think that marriage is 50/50 it is actually 120/120. Even though this figure is not possible, it communicates the lead to dedicate everything you have to the family. As is the rules of life, the more responsibility you take on the more satisfaction you feel in your heart. 

John and Sarah’s love story began three years ago, when they met online. Despite living in different cities, Toronto and Vancouver, they talked every day and dreamed of the moment they would finally meet. After meeting they made plans to spend as much of their free time together as possible.Their story is a testimony to the power of love and fidelity, as they remained committed to each other, even when they were apart.

Their patience and dedication to each other have finally paid off, as we gather here today to celebrate the fruit of their blessing. Their love and loyalty have brought them to this moment, where they will exchange their vows and become one in the eyes of God and their loved ones.

As they stand before us today, ready to make their vows and exchange rings, we are reminded of the words of Morihei Ueshiba, who said, “Loyalty and devotion lead to bravery. Bravery leads to the spirit of self-sacrifice. The spirit of self-sacrifice creates trust in the power of love.” Bravery is choosing one person to invest everything in; mind, body and soul. 

Reading:

We are going to read from Scripture today, going back to the source of both Faith and culture. 

In the Bible, Proverbs 3:3-4 says, “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.” John and Sarah, as you begin your journey together as husband and wife, remember these words of wisdom. May your love be bound in faithfulness, and may you always find favour in each other’s eyes.

John has found his Proverbs 31:10 wife in Sarah. She leads with compassion and care for her family, putting their needs first and ensuring that they are always loved and taken care of. As Ecclesiastes 4:9-11 reminds us, two are better than one, and Sarah is the perfect partner for John, offering him love and support as they navigate through life together.

The beauty of John and Sarah’s love story is that it is a testament to the fact that we are all made to find our soulmate. It is a miracle to witness two people come together in such a way, and it inspires us all to strive for goodness for goodness’ sake. The magic of this moment lies in the fact that we are all witnessing a miracle, a beautiful example of what true love and commitment look like.

Let us all strive to love and care for our partners in the same way, and let us take inspiration from John and Sarah’s beautiful love story. Today, we bear witness to a miracle, a true testament to the power of love and commitment. May their love continue to grow stronger with each passing day, and may their marriage be filled with love, joy, and blessings.

Vows are the most important promise that you will ever make. They signify your commitment to put your marriage above your own selfish needs, to look towards the Heavens for inspiration, and to lead with compassion rather than vengeance. You vow to raise children and grandchildren together, to prioritize your immediate family, and to move through life as a cohesive unit. You vow to lead by example and to put your marriage first, even before your ego and personal desires. 

Let us all bear witness to their vows and support them on their journey together.

May their love continue to grow stronger with each passing day, and may their marriage be filled with blessings, joy, and laughter. As they embark on this new chapter of their lives, let us all take inspiration from their love and commitment, and strive to lead our own lives with the same level of devotion and dedication. Today, we celebrate love and commitment, and we bear witness to the most important promise of John and Sarah’s lives.

Exchange of Vows:

John, please repeat after me:

Sarah, I take you to be my 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 do us part.

Sarah, please repeat after me:

John, I take you to be my 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 do us part.

Ring Exchange:

John, please place the ring on Sarah’s finger and repeat after me:

I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment,

With this ring, I thee wed.

Sarah, please place the ring on John’s finger and repeat after me:

I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment,

With this ring, I thee wed.

Blessing

“May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.”

Declaration of Marriage:

Now that John and Sarah have exchanged their vows and rings, I am pleased to declare them husband and wife, bound together in marriage by the laws of God and government. As a registered wedding officiant in the Province of Ontario, I hereby pronounce you husband and wife. 

You may kiss your bride!

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Mr. and Mrs. John Smith!