Sample Ceremony

Welcome to all friends and family We are here today to participate in a most joyous occasion…to celebrate one of life’s greatest moments, by acknowledging the union of Scott & Tamashane.

They have asked me to extend a very warm welcome to you all...on this...their wedding day.

Who brings this woman to marry this man? Parents of Bride: We do! Please be seated

Scott & Tamashane...This is the time you have chosen to become husband and wife. We are here, not only to witness your commitment to each other, but also to wish you both every happiness in your future life together.

Today marks not only a beginning...it is also a continuation of their growth as individuals. With mutual care, respect, & responsibility comes the freedom to love unconditionally. This love becomes the fertile soil for continued growth for full and happy lives.

This relationship stands for love, loyalty, honesty and trust, but most of all for friendship. Before they knew love, they were friends, and it was from this seed of friendship that is their destiny. Do not think that you can direct the course of love for love, if it finds you worthy, shall direct you.

Marriage has been described as the best and most important relationship that can exist between a man & a woman. It is a moral commitment that requires and deserves daily attention.

Scott: do you take this woman whose hand you now hold, choosing her alone to be your wedded wife? Will you love her, comfort her with kindness, understanding, and respect throughout your lives together?

Tamashane: do you take this man whose hand you now hold, choosing him alone to be your wedded husband? Will you love him, comfort him with kindness, understanding, and respect throughout your lives together?

There are a couple of different ways at this point. (1) You may choose to read your own.

(2) You make take turns as it is here, or (3) I will say your vows and you in turn say

Join hands…and face each other…you will each repeat after me! Scott…you first.

I Scott take you Tamashane (Repeat) to be my lawfully wedded wife. (Repeat) To honor, respect and to hold your needs before my own (Repeat) To keep you as my one true love for all of my life (Repeat)

Today I affirm before all witnesses / my undying loyalty and pledge / to forsake all

others. / Though life may be rich or poor / to you alone will I hold / This day I pledge

Do you Scott, take Tamashane to be your wife, to live together in the holy estate of matrimony?

Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon her your heart’s deepest devotion, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her as

(Minister) May we have the rings...Would you place the rings in my hand?

The Wedding ring is the outward and visible sign of an inward bond that unites two loyal hearts in endless love.

It is made of the purest metal symbolizing the purity of the marriage and is made in a circle to note the never ending commitment you are about to enter.

Optional Blessing: Father...May these rings be blessed as the symbol of this affectionate unity. These two lives are now joined in one unbroken circle. Wherever they go – may they always return to one another. May these two find in each other the love for which all men and women yearn.

May they grow in understanding and in compassion. May the home which they establish together be such a place that many will find there a friend. May these rings on their fingers symbolize the touch of the spirit of love in their hearts

(Minister to Groom) Scott: As you place this ring, a visible sign of your commitment in marriage, on the third finger of Tamashane’s left hand, repeat after me:

Tamashane, I give you this ring in token and in pledge (Repeat) of my constant faith and abiding love / with all that I am / and all that I will become.

(Minister to Bride) Tamashane..As you place this ring, a visible sign of your commitment in marriage, on the third finger of Scott’s left hand, repeat after me:

Scott...I give you this ring in token and in pledge / of my constant faith and abiding love / with all that I am / and all that I will become.

Officiant: A true Marriage is not made merely by the signing of a document.. No pastor or priest or justice of the peace can create a marriage…because a marriage, truly, is nothing more than the promises made and kept by two individuals.

The marriage of Scott & Tamashane is more than just the union of two people in love, It's also the joining of two families, of two sets of friends and of two patterns of life.

I would like to ask the mother of both the bride & groom to come forward at this time.

I will ask you each to light a taper candle symbolizing the willingness of both families to become one..

Now I ask Scott & Tamashane to take these candles and join the two flames to light

a larger and brighter flame which represents the union of the

~All that we love deeply becomes a part of us on this day of your marriage. If I have the gift of prophecy...I feel confident that the union made here today will allow you both to dream your highest dreams… together~

~In as much as Scott & Tamashane have consented together in marriage before this company of friends and family and have pledged their faith and declared their unity by giving and receiving a ring are now joined~

And so, by the power vested in me by the State of California and Almighty God, I now pronounce you man and wife.

Ladies & gentlemen, it is with great pleasure I give to you for the first time as man and wife Mr. and Mrs. Scott & Tamashane....

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Congratulations on your decision to celebrate your love and commitment to one another through the ceremony of marriage. My name is Rev. Thomas and it is my pleasure to bring to you this information.

You can count on me arriving approximately one hour before your ceremony. From the moment I arrives, they will make sure that everyone knows their part that will be part of the ceremony.

--After the Ceremony is performed, our Officiant signs the Marriage License. It is the responsibility of the Officiant to return the Marriage License and/or any copies to the Clerk of Courts in the county the license was obtained. This relieves you of any post-ceremony worries.

I hope you like what you have seen so far and will take the next step in our communication by contacting me. 530-873-1405 or by email

Complete Minister Services including rehearsal and second sound

(to receive this $300.00 discount, you must reserve your date before February 1st)

Although I have giving you information on our music coordination services for your reception, and Minister services for the ceremony, you are not oblagated to hire me for both services offered. If you are only interested in one service, I would be honored to be a part of this special day in any capacity.

I look forward to the opportunity to be of service to you both at this special time in your life!


	Chico DJ.com \| home Sample Ceremony Scott & Tamashane's Ceremony Welcome to all friends and family We are here today to participate in a most joyous occasion…to celebrate one of life’s greatest moments, by acknowledging the union of Scott & Tamashane. They have asked me to extend a very warm welcome to you all...on this...their wedding day. Who brings this woman to marry this man? Parents of Bride: We do! Please be seated Opening Words: Scott & Tamashane...This is the time you have chosen to become husband and wife. We are here, not only to witness your commitment to each other, but also to wish you both every happiness in your future life together. Today marks not only a beginning...it is also a continuation of their growth as individuals. With mutual care, respect, & responsibility comes the freedom to love unconditionally. This love becomes the fertile soil for continued growth for full and happy lives. This relationship stands for love, loyalty, honesty and trust, but most of all for friendship. Before they knew love, they were friends, and it was from this seed of friendship that is their destiny. Do not think that you can direct the course of love for love, if it finds you worthy, shall direct you. Marriage has been described as the best and most important relationship that can exist between a man & a woman. It is a moral commitment that requires and deserves daily attention. Questions Of Intent: Scott: do you take this woman whose hand you now hold, choosing her alone to be your wedded wife? Will you love her, comfort her with kindness, understanding, and respect throughout your lives together? Tamashane: do you take this man whose hand you now hold, choosing him alone to be your wedded husband? Will you love him, comfort him with kindness, understanding, and respect throughout your lives together? Scott & Tamashane...are you ready to make your vow? There are a couple of different ways at this point. (1) You may choose to read your own. (2) You make take turns as it is here, or (3) I will say your vows and you in turn say "I do" For your convenience I give examples of 2-3 here) (Example One) Your Own (Example of Choice Two) Join hands…and face each other…you will each repeat after me! Scott…you first. I Scott take you Tamashane (Repeat) to be my lawfully wedded wife. (Repeat) To honor, respect and to hold your needs before my own (Repeat) To keep you as my one true love for all of my life (Repeat) Today I affirm before all witnesses / my undying loyalty and pledge / to forsake all others. / Though life may be rich or poor / to you alone will I hold / This day I pledge this v ow to you. Repeat for Bride (Example of choice three) Do you Scott, take Tamashane to be your wife, to live together in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon her your heart’s deepest devotion, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her as long as you both shall live? GROOM: I will. Repeat for Bride (Minister) May we have the rings...Would you place the rings in my hand? The Wedding ring is the outward and visible sign of an inward bond that unites two loyal hearts in endless love. It is made of the purest metal symbolizing the purity of the marriage and is made in a circle to note the never ending commitment you are about to enter. Optional Blessing: Father...May these rings be blessed as the symbol of this affectionate unity. These two lives are now joined in one unbroken circle. Wherever they go – may they always return to one another. May these two find in each other the love for which all men and women yearn. May they grow in understanding and in compassion. May the home which they establish together be such a place that many will find there a friend. May these rings on their fingers symbolize the touch of the spirit of love in their hearts (Minister to Groom) Scott: As you place this ring, a visible sign of your commitment in marriage, on the third finger of Tamashane’s left hand, repeat after me: Tamashane, I give you this ring in token and in pledge (Repeat) of my constant faith and abiding love / with all that I am / and all that I will become. (Minister to Bride) Tamashane..As you place this ring, a visible sign of your commitment in marriage, on the third finger of Scott’s left hand, repeat after me: Scott...I give you this ring in token and in pledge / of my constant faith and abiding love / with all that I am / and all that I will become. Officiant: A true Marriage is not made merely by the signing of a document.. No pastor or priest or justice of the peace can create a marriage…because a marriage, truly, is nothing more than the promises made and kept by two individuals. Candle Lighting, or Sand Ceremony: (Optional) The marriage of Scott & Tamashane is more than just the union of two people in love, It's also the joining of two families, of two sets of friends and of two patterns of life. I would like to ask the mother of both the bride & groom to come forward at this time. I will ask you each to light a taper candle symbolizing the willingness of both families to become one.. Now I ask Scott & Tamashane to take these candles and join the two flames to light the center, or Unity candle ~From the uniqueness of these separate flames, they kindle a larger and brighter flame which represents the union of the two families~ ~The two families are now one…and so it is~ ~The greater height of the center candle depicts their belief that together they can become more than either could alone~ ~All that we love deeply becomes a part of us on this day of your marriage. If I have the gift of prophecy...I feel confident that the union made here today will allow you both to dream your highest dreams… together~ Minister: ~In as much as Scott & Tamashane have consented together in marriage before this company of friends and family and have pledged their faith and declared their unity by giving and receiving a ring are now joined~ ~What God has joined together let no man put asunder~ And so, by the power vested in me by the State of California and Almighty God, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride.. Introduction: Ladies & gentlemen, it is with great pleasure I give to you for the first time as man and wife Mr. and Mrs. Scott & Tamashane.... ___________________________________________________________________ Dear Scott & Tamashane Congratulations on your decision to celebrate your love and commitment to one another through the ceremony of marriage. My name is Rev. Thomas and it is my pleasure to bring to you this information. You can count on me arriving approximately one hour before your ceremony. From the moment I arrives, they will make sure that everyone knows their part that will be part of the ceremony. --After the Ceremony is performed, our Officiant signs the Marriage License. It is the responsibility of the Officiant to return the Marriage License and/or any copies to the Clerk of Courts in the county the license was obtained. This relieves you of any post-ceremony worries. I hope you like what you have seen so far and will take the next step in our communication by contacting me. 530-873-1405 or by email Your DJ Package $695.00 (Four hours) Complete Minister Services including rehearsal and second sound system with ceremony music $300.00 Total $995.00 Complete (to receive this $300.00 discount, you must reserve your date before February 1st) Although I have giving you information on our music coordination services for your reception, and Minister services for the ceremony, you are not oblagated to hire me for both services offered. If you are only interested in one service, I would be honored to be a part of this special day in any capacity. I look forward to the opportunity to be of service to you both at this special time in your life! Your friend Rev. Thomas Contact www.ChicoWeddingMinister.com 530-873-1405