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Index to poems and readings for the 15 other parts of Wedding Ceremonies
En Español
For as much as and have consented together in marriage, declaring their love for each other, they are now husband and wife. May their days be long upon the earth, and may they dwell in love and joy together.
10-B
In recognition of this real marriage between you, accomplished in the uniting of your hearts in mutual love and trust, I now recognize you as husband and wife.
10-C
For as much as and have pledged themselves to each other in the presence of these witnesses, I do now, by virtue of the authority vested in me by this Church and the ( name of Commonwealth,State or Province), I pronounce that they are husband and wife.
10-D
Since and have vowed to be loyal and loving toward each other, formalizing, in our presence, the existence of the bond between them, we bear witness to the ceremony they have performed—the ceremony that has made them husband and wife.
10-E
In the presence of this company of family and friends you and , have exchanged your vows and your rings. By the power of your love you have created your marriage which we joyfully recognize by pronouncing you husband and wife.
Pronouncement
The bride and groom join hands (a handclasp, not a handshake) and the minister places his hand on theirs for the pronouncement.
10-A