PRONOUNCEMENT

Before the Pronouncement

No single event marks a marriage. A marriage is the freely chosen union of two individuals. It is both culmination and commencement of a lifetime of love. Through the statement of common spirit and the exchange of rings, you have done what in truth neither state nor church can do: you have joined yourselves in a shared destiny.

Pronouncement

Sample 1

For as much as _______ and _______ have thus pledged themselves to each other in the presence of God and this company, I, _______, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Marriage Act, do hereby pronounce you,_____ and ______ to be married./May add: lawfully wedded spouses/ partners.

May we who are here present, hold the inspiration of this hour alive in our hearts and memories, as _______ and _______ will hold it as a symbol of their love and commitment.

Sample 2

Inasmuch as _______ and _______ consent together in marriage, and have witnessed the same before this company, and thereto have pledged their faith, each to the other, and have declared the same by giving and receiving rings and by drinking from a common cup, I, _______, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Marriage Act, do hereby pronounce you,_____ and ______ to be married. May add: beloved wives or husbands each to the other; lawfully wedded spouses/partners. Those whom love joins together, let none put asunder.

Sample 3

For as much as _______ and _______ have consented together in marriage, declaring their love for each other, I, _______, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Marriage Act, do hereby pronounce you,____ and ______ to be married. May add: beloved wives or husbands each to the other; lawfully wedded spouses/partners. May their days be long upon the earth and may they dwell in love and joy together.

Sample 4

Inasmuch as _______ and _______ have grown in knowledge and love of one another, seeking an even richer, deeper relationship, and because they have pledged to meet sorrow and joy as one family, we rejoice to recognize them, and I, _____, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Marriage Act, do hereby pronounce you,_____ and ______ to be married. May add: beloved wives or husbands each to the other; lawfully wedded spouses/partners.