Affirmations

Who gives this woman to be married to this man?
Parent(s)/Family Member Response: I / We do.
Do you, (Mr. And Mrs. ________________) (and/or, 'the parents of the bride and groom') give your blessing to this couple, and promise them your continued love, your support, and to uphold them in their marriage?
Parent(s) Answer: We do.
_________ and ________, 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. They have loved you, shared anxious moments with you and over you, (prayed for you), dreamed for you and affirmed you. Because they have played such an important and vital role in your lives, I ask, do you, the parents of the bride and groom, give your blessing to this couple, and promise them, your continued love, your support, and to uphold them in their marriage?
Parent(s) Answer: We do.

Will all of you witnessing these vows do everything in your power to uphold ________ and _________ in their marriage?
Answer: We will.
________ and ________ have demonstrated, in your presence today, their belief in their love, and their desire to live together In marriage. If you also believe in their love, please affirm your blessing of their marriage today, by saying “we do”.
Answer: We do.
Family and friends, you occupy an important place in this couple’s lives. It is in your company that these two have learned the lessons of friendship, of the tremendous act of giving one’s love to another, and they ask for your blessing of their marriage. Will you remain steadfast, reaching out to them in times of trouble, helping them to celebrate their achievements and their joys, and to uphold them in their marriage.
Answer: We will.
A marriage needs the support of a community of family and friends who will stand by the couple during difficult and happy times. _______ and _________ would like to thank each of you for being here today. You have shared their best and some of their worst days. You are an irreplaceable part of their yesterdays and their tomorrows. Will all of you witnessing these vows made today, support the union made today and nurture the bond between these two people you love?
Answer: We will.