DEAF SIGN LANGUAGE WEDDING CEREMONY

This ceremony has been designed with words that are easily transferred  into sign language.

DELIVERY OF BRIDE

Who gives this woman to be married to this man?   I do. / We do.

WELCOME 

Welcome family and friends on this beautiful evening. As a community of family and friends, we are here to celebrate and bless the marriage of (Bride) and (Groom).  (Bride) and (Groom) are honoured to have you here with them and want to thank you for coming. Marriage is a coming together, the joining of two people, two hearts. Marriage is love. May you always be blessed in your hearts with the wonder of this special day. May you always talk together, share together, laugh together and enjoy life together.

TO COUPLE

(Bride) and (Groom), the moment you have waited for and planned for is here. Your family and friends have come together to witness your exchange of vows. We are thankful for the gift of life, for family and friends and for the love you share together. May you love each other and offer love and support to those around you.

TO GUESTS

We are here to support (Bride) and (Groom) as they enter into marriage today. If anyone knows a reason why they may not lawfully be wed, let them declare the reason now or forever hold their peace.

We are called to rejoice in the happiness of (Bride) and (Groom) and to help them when necessary to grow in the joy and love they share on this new journey that begins today.

OF LOVE
Love is patient.
Love is kind.
Love does not envy.
Love does not boast.
Love is not proud.
Love is not rude.
Love is not self-seeking.
Love is not easily angered.
Love keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not rejoice in evil but rejoices with the truth.
Love always protects.
Love always trusts.
Love always hopes.
Love always perseveres.
Love never fails.

(I Cor. 13:4-8)

DECLARATION OF INTENT

(Groom), will you have (Bride) as your wife? / I will.

(Bride), will you have (Groom) as your husband?  /  I will.

(Bride) please pass your bouquet to your maid of honour. Turn to one another and join hands.

VOWS

(Vows inserted in Officiant’s book upside down so the binder can be slanted toward each displaying text right side up for them so they can read them and sign them to each other.)

 

(Groom) please share with (Bride) your vows.

(Slant binder)

(Bride), I take you to be my wife;

To laugh with you in joy,

To cry with you in sorrow,

To grow with you in love,

To be faithful to you alone,

As long as we both shall live.

 

(Bride) please share with (Groom) your vows.

(Slant binder)

(Groom), I take you to be my husband;

To laugh with you in joy,

To cry with you in sorrow,

To grow with you in love,

To be faithful to you alone,

As long as we both shall live.

 

May I have the rings please?

 

The rings are a symbol of a never-ending love. They are a circle that never ends. They are a sign of the love that unites your two hearts. When you look at these rings, (Bride) and (Groom), may you always remember your marriage vows and the love you share.

 

(Groom), please place your ring on (Bride)’s finger and share with her your commitment.

(Slant binder)

(Bride), I give you this ring as a reminder of my vows and as a symbol of

my love and promise to you.

 

(Bride), please place your ring on (Groom)’s finger and share with him your commitment.

(Slant binder)

(Groom), I give you this ring as a reminder of my vows and as a symbol of

my love and promise to you.

 

DECLARATION

(Bride) and (Groom) have declared their wish to be united in marriage and have promised their love to each other. May they grow in understanding and compassion. May their home be a place of safety where all will find a friend.

Family and friends, it is my great pleasure to announce that (Groom) and (Bride) are now husband and wife

You may kiss your bride.

 

DOCUMENTS

 

INTRODUCTION

I am happy to introduce to all of you here, the newly married couple, Mr. and Mrs  (Groom) and (Bride) __________.