OLD GREEK CUSTOM Incorporated into a ceremony & Handceremony included! Old Greek custom incorporated with traditional vows “Weddings are a happy occasion – a time when we come together to share the joy and happiness of a man and a woman who have chosen to spend their lives together. Weddings are also a time for celebration and today we celebrate the love that is shared between two very special people Nicole & Paul.” “Now who gives Nicole to be married to Paul?” Jacqueline: “I give Nicole to be married to Paul” The Crowning – Ursula crowns Nicole and Paul with the gold crowns. Ursula then exchanges the crowns between the heads of the couple, three times Minister: “We are gathered here in the presence of nature, before family and friends, to join Paul and Nicole in matrimony. The crowns or stefana that have been placed on the bride and groom are an old Greek custom and symbolize their honor and unity towards one another.” The Hand Ceremony: “Nicole and Paul, please face each other and take each other’s hands, so that you may see the gift that they are to you.” These are the hands of your friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever. These are the hands that will work alongside yours as together you build your future. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch will comfort you. These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief temporarily comes your way. 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 your children. These are the hands that will give support and encouragement to chase down your dreams. These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times. These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it. These are the hands that will lift your chin to look into eyes that are filled with overwhelming love for you. 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.” Vows: Paul, do you accept Nicole as your wife, to share your life openly with her and to honor, respect, and care for her, to cherish and encourage her fulfillment as an individual through all the changes of your lives?” “ I DO” Nicole, do you accept Paul, as your husband, to share your life openly with him to cherish and encourage her fulfillment as an individual through all the changes of your lives?” “I DO” Paul, please repeat after me: “I, Paul take you Nicole, as my friend and love…., beside me and apart from me…,in laughter and in tears…, in conflict and in joy…, asking that you be no other than yourself…, loving what I know of you…, in all the ways that love might find us.” Nicole, please repeat after me: “I, Nicole, take you Paul, as my friend and love…., beside me and apart from me…,in laughter and in tears…, in conflict and in joy…, asking that you be no other than yourself…, loving what I know of you…, in all the ways that love might find us.” Ring Ceremony: “We are all probably familiar with the fact that the wedding ring, or circle, symbolized perfection, perfect unity with no beginning and no end. For some it represents perfection and peace, as well as the sun, earth and universe. You may even be aware that it was once believed that the third finger of the left hand had a special vein, vena amoris or the vein of love, running directly to the wearers heart.“ Jacqueline: Swap the rings over between the bride and grooms fingers, three times. Paul, please place the ring on Nicole’s hand and repeat after me: I give you this ring……as a symbol of my love…and devotion to you. I pledge to you all that I am…and all that I ever will be as your husband…with this ring, I marry you…and join my life to yours. Nicole, please place the ring on Paul’s hand and repeat after me: I give you this ring…as a symbol of my love…and devotion to you. I pledge to you all that I am…and all that I ever will be as your wife…, with this ring, I marry you…and join my life to yours. The Ceremonial Walk Ursula then leads the couple, who are still wearing their crowns 3 times around the altar on their first steps as a married couple. The Removal of the Crowns When the Ceremonial Walk has ended, the crowns are removed. Minister: Under the authority vested in me by the State of Georgia, I now pronounce that you are husband and wife.” Ladies and Gentlemen: Allow me to introduce to you for the first time of husband and wife . Mr. and Mrs. Paul _________________ “Congratulations, you may kiss the bride!”
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