a few updates..... earlier this week I confirmed the order of our ceremony with Rev. Knox.... so here it is
PRELUDE/GUEST SEATING
SEATING OF PARENT(S)
BRIDESMAIDS PROCESSIONAL
BRIDE AND GROOM ENTRANCE
GREETING………………………………………………...REV. KEVIN KNOX
1 CORINTHIANS 13……READING (we used this at our wedding-0ur dd will read)
BLESSING OF THE HANDS
RENEWAL OF MARRIAGE VOWS
TRUE LOVE…………………………..READING
EXCHANGE OF RINGS
FAMILY SAND CEREMONY
PRONOUNCEMENT
RECESSIONAL
Here is the Blessing of the Hands ceremony:
("N and N" are used in place of names)
We would like to take a moment to bless the hands of N., and N. For it is through the hands that we demonstrate our love and commitment to one another.
N, and N, please face each other and join both hands so that we may bless them.
N, and N These are the hands of your best friend, strong and full of love for you.
They are being held by yours as you two renew the promise to love each other for the rest of your lives.
These are the hands that will continue to work alongside yours as together you two build a future and share your innermost secrets and dreams.
These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no other.
These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief threatens to overwhelm you.
These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes, tears of sorrow and tears of joy.
These are the hands that will tenderly hold the (Grand)children.
These are the hands that will help you to hold your family as one.
These are the hands that be there to give you strength when you need it the most.
And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.
Prayer: (optional)
God, bless these hands that you see before you this day. May they always be held by one another. Keep them tender and gentle as they nurture each other in their wondrous love. Help these hands to continue building a relationship founded in your grace. May N, and N see their four hands as healer, protector, shelter and guide. We ask this in your name, Amen.
When you married ___years ago you had no idea what life had in store for you. Your togetherness as husband and wife, at times, may have been under difficult circumstances. Your circumstances may have required great faith, but your faith has found you steadfast and its now brings you to this point in your life where you joyfully reaffirm your love for one another.
I now invite you to look into each others eyes.
Renewal of marriage vows
N, this woman, whom you hold by the hand, is your wife. She has given you one of the most sacred things under heaven: a woman’s life and a woman’s love. She will continue to look to you for support, loyalty, and understanding.
Do you renew your vow here, as you have promised N,
That you will be true and loyal,
Patient in sickness,
Comforting in sorrow,
And forsaking all other, keep yourself only unto her,
So long as you both shall live?
I DO
N , this man whom you hold by the hand is your husband. It is upon your life, your love and your devotion that he will lean upon for strength and inspiration. He will continue to look to you for encouragement, cheerfulness, and confidence. Do you renew your vow here, as you have promised N,
That you will be loyal in adversity,
Ministering to him in affliction,
Comforting in sorrow,
And forsaking all others,
Keeping yourself only into him as long as you both shall live?
I DO
Here is the second reading, a friend of ours will read this....
True love is a sacred flame
That burns eternally,
And none can dim its special glow
Or change its destiny.
True love speaks in tender tones
And hears with gentle ear,
True love gives with open heart
And true love conquers fear.
True love makes no harsh demands
It neither rules nor binds,
And true love holds with gentle hands
The hearts that it entwines.
In other updates, talked with planner about additions for BEO she will send changes next week. also I found a dress I like for the tea online, hopefully I can find it at a store to try on......thanks for reading more to come....
guest newsletter with times etc is done. working on menu cards now, finally decided on a design I like....
they won't take long to finish. welcome folder with disney info finished. waiting for revised beo after we made some additions......more to come
DH will love that!
it wouldn't be so hard if I had left out something we really wanted ......
