Sample Holy Union Ceremony

What a joy it is to come together today to celebrate the love of ______________ and _____________ in this ceremony of their commitment to each other as partners. They are grateful you could be here on this very special day.

Let us begin by acknowledging the presence of God and the love that draws us all together with a time of prayer.

Dear God
In stillness and in trust we recognize your presence. We know your Divine Love drew these two together, ______________ and ______________ that they may live the adventure of life as one. We also know that your Divine Love drew each of us together so that we might add our love and blessings to this Holy Union. We affirm that you are with us now as always guiding us, upholding us and blessing us with abundance of health and faith.
Amen

Thoughts on Love

It is Divine love that has brought these two souls together in this adventure called life. ___________ and _______________ are entering into this commitment fully aware of its Holy purpose.

There are no categories of love. The love that is real is the love that lies at the heart of every relationship is a love that does not change with form nor circumstance. This relationship between _____________ and ______________ creates the stage where love can be expressed.

The holy purpose of this commitment ceremony is to publicly acknowledge your love for one another. As you make this public commitment may it remind you to respond to one another with love. To offer gentleness, to live in the now moment, to forgive, to nurture, and to support and encourage each other. The commitment of sharing love with each other is an invitation to knowing you are a friend to each other. Friends share their secret hopes, their dreams and aspirations. Friends encourage each other to explore and enjoy life.

Vows

______________ and ______________ would like to publicly share a vow of commitment with each other in your presence.

______________ do you choose ______________ as your partner? Do you pledge to share your life with her openly, to tell the truth to her in love? Do you promise to honor and tenderly care for her, to cherish and encourage her own fulfillment as an individual, and to love and respect her through all the changes of your lives?
If so, please answer, “I do.

Blessing of the Rings

Please repeat after me
I ______________, join with you ______________, in this Holy Union, as my partner in life. I commit to be with you... as your support, and friend... to love, respect and to cherish you throughout life’s journey. Wear this ring as a symbol of my love.

I ______________, join with you ______________, in this Holy Union, as my partner in life. I commit to be with you... as your support, and friend.. to love, respect and to cherish you throughout life’s journey. Wear this ring as a symbol of my love.

CANDLE CEREMONY

______________ and ______________ will light the center candle for love

Let us close with a prayer (optional)

Dear God,
We give thanks for the willingness of ______________ and ______________ to commit to allow the presence of love to be a part of their lives. We now accept your blessing on this union of Holy commitment. We ask now that their path may be made clear so they may celebrate life together in joy.
Amen

And now, In this public arena. As both of you have declared you live for one another. With your ______________ as your witnesses. With your family friends as witnesses.

I now also declare you are partners together in this Holy Union.