Oregon Coast Officiate Services
Religious/Traditional Ceremony
Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today in the sight of
God, and this company of witnesses, to join together this man and this woman in
holy matrimony, which is an honorable estate; and therefore is not to be entered
into unadvisedly or lightly but reverently, discreetly, advisedly and
solemnly. Into this holy estate these two persons present now come to be joined
to celebrate one of life's greatest moments.
Marriage is an honorable estate, created by God, and
signifying unto us the union between a man and a woman. GROOM and BRIDE, only
love will maintain a marriage. Mankind did not create love, love was created by
God. Love is freely given and freely accepted, just as God's love to us is
unconditional and free.
Through marriage, GROOM and BRIDE make a commitment
together to face their disappointments embrace their dreams realize their
hopes and accept each others failures. They will promise one another to
aspire to these ideals throughout their lives together through mutual love and
understanding openness and sensitivity to each other.
Traditional Wedding Vows:
I, (name), take you (name), to be my lawfully wedded
(wife/husband), to have and to hold, for better or for worse, for richer, for
poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward
until death do us part.