affirmations

AFFIRMATIONS

1. To Bride’s Father: Who gives this woman to be married to this man? Answer: I do

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2. To Bride’s Parents: Who gives this woman to be married to this man? Answer: We do

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3. To Couple's Parents: Do you, as parents of Bride and Groom, give your blessing to this couple, and promise them your continued love and support, and to always uphold them in their marriage? Answer: We do

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4. To Couple's Parents: Bride and Groom, we rejoice with you today in the presence of your family members. They are a very special part of this occasion. Your parents in particular take great joy in both of you, as they have watched you grow and mature and finally arrive at this special moment in your lives. So, because your parents have played such an important and vital role in your lives, I ask you: Do you, the parents of Bride and Groom, give your blessing to this couple, and promise them, your continued love and support, and to uphold them in their marriage? Answer: We do

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5. To Couple's Parents: As our sons and daughters find partners and find homes for the next generation, each family is enriched and enlarged. Do you, who have nurtured these two, bestow your blessing on their union and their family? Answer: We do

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6. Guest Affirmation: Will all of you witnessing these vows do everything in your power to uphold Bride and Groom in their marriage? Answer: We will

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7. Guest Affirmation: Bride and Groom would like to thank each of you for being here today. You are an irreplaceable part of their yesterdays and their tomorrows. A marriage needs the support of a community of family and friends who will stand by the couple during hard and happy times. Will all of you witnessing these vows support the union made today and nurture the bond between these two people you love? Answer: We will

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