Option 9

Good afternoon and welcome. My name is _celebrant_ and I am a qualified marriage celebrant and authorized by law to officiate this marriage today. I am honoured to be here and to be a part of this very special occasion.

Often marriage is viewed as the union of two persons.

Yet marriages not only unite the Bride and the Groom, they unite families. With the changing structure of what a family is in today’s world, we are offered unique and wonderful opportunities to simply increase the number of loving, caring relationships that we have in our lives.

During a wedding ceremony, rings are exchanged with a promise. It is the promise of a safe haven, free from judgement, that offers unconditional love and support without fear of rejection under any or all circumstances.

_groomname_ and _bridename_ want you to know that the promises they make today extend beyond their relationship with one another. Their love and support and acceptance has been and shall continue to be their life long commitment to you, as well as each other.