What to say to officiate a wedding?

What to say to officiate a wedding?

Usually, the last thing the officiant says is, “I present to you Mr./Mrs. and Mrs./Mr. (last name),” if one party is changing their name or, “I present to you the newly married couple, (name) and (name),” if they are not. The guests stand and applaud as the couple then leads the recessional out.

What do you say to marry a couple?

Casual Wedding WishesBest wishes!We’re/I’m so happy for you!Wishing you lots of love and happiness.Wishing you a long and happy marriage.Wishing you the best today and always.So happy to celebrate this day with you both!Best wishes for a fun-filled future together.Wishing you fulfillment of every dream!

Can a person officiate their own wedding?

Anyone can lead your ceremony, act as an officiant or celebrant, and it is still a legal marriage in a self-solemnizing state. Q: Can we self-solemnize and have guests? A: Yes! If you want to self-solemnize and lead your own wedding ceremony, you can do that with or without guests in attendance.

What are traditional wedding vows?

“I, _____, take thee, _____, to be my wedded wife/husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, according to God’s holy ordinance; and thereto I pledge thee my faith.”