Simple Wedding Ceremony

Officiant:

We are gathered here, in the presence of these witnesses, to join together this man and this woman in matrimony. It is not to be entered into unadvisedly but discreetly, sincerely and in dedication of life.

A prophet once said:

"Love one another, but make not a bond of that love.

Let it rather be like a moving sea between the shores of your souls.

And stand together, and yet not too near together.

For even the pillars of the temple must stand apart; and the oak tree and the cypress will not grow in each other’s shadow.

Remember that love gives nothing but from itself.

Love possesses not, nor would it be possessed, for love is sufficient unto love.

And think not that you can direct the course of love.

For love, if it finds you worthy, will direct your course."

Love calls you into union with one another.

I ask you now in the presence of this congregation to declare your intent.