Option 5

WELCOME
Family and friends, welcome here today to witness the marriage between _groomfullname_ and _bridefullname_.  It is the wish of _groomname_ & _bridename_, to bring you together today, to help celebrate with them, their life commitment to each other on this their special day.
Marriage is a promise, made in the hearts of two people who love each other, this promise takes a lifetime to fulfil.  Within the circle of its love, marriage encompasses all of life’s most important relationships.

A wife and a husband are each other’s lover, teacher, listener, critic and best friend.  It is into this state that _groomname_ & _bridename_ now wish to enter.
In their relationship they have reached the conviction that they are for each other.  _groomname_ and _bridename_ believe marriage is founded on the sort of sincerity and understanding which builds tolerance, confidence and trust.

Such love makes burdens lighter because they are carried on the shoulders of two. It makes joys more intense because they are shared.
We are here today to celebrate the love which you have for each other, and give recognition to your decision to accept each other totally and permanently.   On behalf of all in attendance, we are proud to be here to witness this special moment in your lives together.

Into the state of marriage these two people come now to be united; of all the men and women you know, you have chosen each other as partners in life together. Are you ready to be married?