Jason and Dawn's Wedding Ceremony
Who adds their blessing to this marriage by presenting Dawn to Jason?
Her Mother and I do.
Jason and Dawn, I greet you and thank you for the privilege of performing your marriage ceremony. We are gathered here in the presence of your family to witness one of life's greatest moments, the joining of your hearts, bodies and minds in matrimony. Throughout history men and women have sought to recognize the great moments in their lives. On these occasions, they call upon family to share in their joy and happiness. We wish to acknowledge especially those loved ones witnessing from above, who are still with us today and are always in our hearts. Therefore, in the beauty of this setting at Disney's Seabreeze Pointe, you have been invited to help celebrate the love and marriage of Jason and Dawn.
Family, your presence makes this occasion even more special. The love and support that every one of you in this circle have provided are stepping stones to this moment. What each of you has given to them as individuals and as a couple has been integral in bringing them to this stage in their relationship. Jason and Dawn, you give us hope, and we are proud to be your witnesses. We are touched by your happiness; It gives us great joy to celebrate with you.
What greater thing for two people than to feel they are joined together,
to strengthen each other in all labor, to rest on each other in all sorrow,
to help each other in all need, to share all joy,
to be one with each other.
Do you, Jason, take Dawn to be your wife, to love her,
inspire her and cherish her through all of life's challenges and all of life's
joys? Do you pledge to help each other to develop your hearts and minds,
cultivating compassion, generosity, ethics, patience, enthusiasm,
concentration and wisdom as you age and undergo the various ups and
downs of life and to transform them into the path of love, compassion,
joy and equanimity?
I DO
Do you, Dawn, take Jason to be your husband, to love him,
inspire him and cherish him through all of life's challenges and all of life's joys? Do you pledge to help each other to develop your hearts and
minds, cultivating compassion, generosity, ethics, patience, enthusiasm,
concentration and wisdom as you age and undergo the various ups and
downs of life and to transform them into the path of love, compassion,
joy and equanimity?
I DO
Recognizing that the external conditions in life will not always be smooth and that internally your own minds and emotions will sometimes get stuck in negativity. Do you pledge to see all these circumstances as a challenge to help you grow, to open your hearts, to accept yourselves, and each other; and to generate compassion for others who are suffering? Do you pledge to avoid becoming narrow, closed or opinionated, and to help each other to see various sides of situations?
WE DO
By these answers, your love for one another is affirmed.
As a further indication of your decision to become husband and wife,
please look into each other's eyes as you repeat your vows after me.
Your vows will go here
I, Jason, take you, Dawn, to be my lawfully wedded wife,
knowing in my heart that you will be my constant friend,
my faithful partner and my one true love.
On this special day, I give to you,
in the presence of our family and friends,
my solemn promise to stay by your side
as your faithful husband in sickness and in health,
in joy and in sorrow, through all times.
I promise to love you, honor and respect you,
provide for your needs, protect you, comfort you,
grow with you in mind and spirit,
always be open and honest with you,
and cherish you for as long as we both shall live.
I, Dawn, take you, Jason, to be my lawfully wedded husband,
knowing in my heart that you will be my constant friend,
my faithful partner, and my one true love.
On this special day, I give to you
in the presence of our family and friends,
my solemn promise to stay by your side as your faithful wife,
in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow,
through all times.
I promise to love you, honor and respect you,
provide for your needs, protect you, comfort you,
grow with you in mind and spirit,
always be open and honest with you,
and cherish you for as long as we both shall live.
And will you, family, give Jason and Dawn your blessing,
and pledge to them your continuing love and support. If so, please say, "We will."
Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens.
A happy union must be created.
In marriage, the little things are significant.
It is never being too old to hold hands.
It is remembering to say I LOVE YOU at least once a day.
It is at no time taking the other for granted.
The courtship should not end with the honeymoon,
it should continue through all the years.
It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives.
It is standing together facing the world.
It is forming a circle of Love that gathers in the whole family.
It is doing things for each other, not in the attitude of duty or sacrifice,
but in the spirit of joy.
It is speaking words of appreciation and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways.
It is not looking for perfection in each other.
It is cultivating flexibility, patience, understanding and a sense of humor.
It is having the capacity to forgive and forget.
It is providing each other an environment in which to grow.
It is a common search for the good and the beautiful.
It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal,
the dependence is mutual and the obligation is reciprocal.
It is not only marrying the right partner,
It is BEING the right partner.
May I have the rings?
These rings are a circle, the symbol of the earth, the universe and eternity.
Like circles, your rings have no beginning and no ending,
they are tokens of the growing relationship you have come here today to celebrate and confirm.
The wedding ring is the outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual bond which unites two loyal hearts in partnership.
As often as either of you look upon these rings, may you be reminded of
the promise of love and the joy you feel today.
Jason, will you place this ring on Dawn's finger and repeat after me?
Dawn, I give you this ring as a symbol of my eternal love.
Wear it with love and joy. As this ring has no end, neither shall my love and respect for you.
Dawn, will you place this ring on Jason's finger and repeat after me?
Jason, I give you this ring as a symbol of my eternal love.
Wear it with love and joy. As this ring has no end, neither shall my love and respect for you.
Buddhist Wedding Prayer
Today we promise to dedicate ourselves completely to each other, with body, speech, and mind.
In this life, in every situation, in wealth or poverty, in health or sickness, in happiness or difficulty, we will work to help each other perfectly.
The purpose of our relationship will be to attain enlightenment by perfecting our kindness and compassion toward all sentient beings.
Jason and Dawn, because of the promises you have made to each other in the presence of your family,
the symbols of your love you have exchanged,
it is with great pleasure that I declare,
that you are partners for life.
You may now kiss one another for the first time as husband and wife.
Ladies and gentlemen, I now introduce Jason and Dawn NEW LAST NAME
in their new relationship as husband and wife at the beginning of their "happily ever after"
