Wedding-Handfasting at Crystal Springs Rhodedendron Garden
For the Wedding of Bride & Groom
Guests enter
Processional (Rev. Rachael, Groomsmen, Bridesmaids, Bride & Groom)
Circle is Cast
Rev Rachael:
East and Air, my soul takes flight
South and Fire, give us light
West and Water, cleanse my soul
North and Earth, my body's whole
Mother Moon and Father Sun
With you we are One
Earth and Water, Air and Flame
Call out to my Spirit's name
Mother Moon and Father Sun
A new chapter's just begun
Blessed Be
Welcome family and friends to the wedding of Bride and Groom. A union already years along in its journey, but today affirmed in the eyes of their loved ones.
Light taper candles
As you light this candle, a symbol of your love and devotion to one another, may it also be a beacon on your path together, to shine and guide you through the darkest of times.
To all of you gathered here today as witnesses, I ask each of you to love and support Bride and Groom as they continue to build their life together and their love grows.
Bride, please repeat after me:
I wish to join... my life with yours.
To stand by your side... and sleep in your arms.
To be joy to your heart... and food to your soul.
To work as partners... and live as a family... while we grow old together.
I vow to love, honor, and respect you.
To hold you to my heart... but not bind you to my will.
I promise to listen carefully... and to speak the truth.
To stay with you... through struggles and pleasures... all the days of my life.
Will you accept me and all that I am?
Groom: I will
Rev. Rachael:
Groom, please repeat after me:
I wish to join... my life with yours.
To stand by your side... and sleep in your arms.
To be joy to your heart... and food to your soul.
To work as partners... and live as a family... while we grow old together.
I vow to love, honor, and respect you.
To hold you to my heart... but not bind you to my will.
I promise to listen carefully... and to speak the truth.
To stay with you... through struggles and pleasures... all the days of my life.
Will you accept me and all that I am?
Bride: I will
Rev. Rachael: Groom, Bride, I ask each of you to be mindful of the vows you make today. These vows are sacred and not to be taken lightly. They will last your lifetime.
Exchange vows
Hand cups
In each of your hands you hold waters representing your selves. They are unique, different, just as each of you are.
MIx drinks
See now they become one. No longer what was, but a new and beautiful whole. A new uniqueness. But, still you can taste your individual flavors in what is now one.
Drink
Please join hands. On each of your hands, you already bear the symbols of your love and dedication to one another. As you look to your hands, let them also serve as a reminder: to always lend a helping hand, to pick each other up when the other has stumbled and fallen, to hold each other- through the good and the bad.
May you paths be smooth
And the weather be fair
May your hearts fill with joy
And never a care
May your friends be many
And the good times last
And may you look fondly upon the past
May life be kind
And love be true
May many great blessings
Shine upon you.
Mother Moon, Father Sun
North and Earth
West and Water
South and Fire
East and Air
Thank you for being with us in these sacred rites
Hail and Farewell
By the power vested in me, by the State of Oregon, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.
Ladies and gentlemen, it is my great pleasure to introduce to you, Mr & Mrs Bride and Groom.
Go now and receive the blessings of your friends and family.
Recessional (Bride & Groom, Groomsmen & Bridesmaids, paired up)
Ladies and gentlemen, if you could please bring with you the blessing rocks, the bride and groom wish you to join them for a toast.
Carry out bowl for rocks and collect as guests go to toast.
Guests enter
Processional (Rev. Rachael, Groomsmen, Bridesmaids, Bride & Groom)
Circle is Cast
Rev Rachael:
East and Air, my soul takes flight
South and Fire, give us light
West and Water, cleanse my soul
North and Earth, my body's whole
Mother Moon and Father Sun
With you we are One
Earth and Water, Air and Flame
Call out to my Spirit's name
Mother Moon and Father Sun
A new chapter's just begun
Blessed Be
Welcome family and friends to the wedding of Bride and Groom. A union already years along in its journey, but today affirmed in the eyes of their loved ones.
Light taper candles
As you light this candle, a symbol of your love and devotion to one another, may it also be a beacon on your path together, to shine and guide you through the darkest of times.
To all of you gathered here today as witnesses, I ask each of you to love and support Bride and Groom as they continue to build their life together and their love grows.
Bride, please repeat after me:
I wish to join... my life with yours.
To stand by your side... and sleep in your arms.
To be joy to your heart... and food to your soul.
To work as partners... and live as a family... while we grow old together.
I vow to love, honor, and respect you.
To hold you to my heart... but not bind you to my will.
I promise to listen carefully... and to speak the truth.
To stay with you... through struggles and pleasures... all the days of my life.
Will you accept me and all that I am?
Groom: I will
Rev. Rachael:
Groom, please repeat after me:
I wish to join... my life with yours.
To stand by your side... and sleep in your arms.
To be joy to your heart... and food to your soul.
To work as partners... and live as a family... while we grow old together.
I vow to love, honor, and respect you.
To hold you to my heart... but not bind you to my will.
I promise to listen carefully... and to speak the truth.
To stay with you... through struggles and pleasures... all the days of my life.
Will you accept me and all that I am?
Bride: I will
Rev. Rachael: Groom, Bride, I ask each of you to be mindful of the vows you make today. These vows are sacred and not to be taken lightly. They will last your lifetime.
Exchange vows
Hand cups
In each of your hands you hold waters representing your selves. They are unique, different, just as each of you are.
MIx drinks
See now they become one. No longer what was, but a new and beautiful whole. A new uniqueness. But, still you can taste your individual flavors in what is now one.
Drink
Please join hands. On each of your hands, you already bear the symbols of your love and dedication to one another. As you look to your hands, let them also serve as a reminder: to always lend a helping hand, to pick each other up when the other has stumbled and fallen, to hold each other- through the good and the bad.
May you paths be smooth
And the weather be fair
May your hearts fill with joy
And never a care
May your friends be many
And the good times last
And may you look fondly upon the past
May life be kind
And love be true
May many great blessings
Shine upon you.
Mother Moon, Father Sun
North and Earth
West and Water
South and Fire
East and Air
Thank you for being with us in these sacred rites
Hail and Farewell
By the power vested in me, by the State of Oregon, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.
Ladies and gentlemen, it is my great pleasure to introduce to you, Mr & Mrs Bride and Groom.
Go now and receive the blessings of your friends and family.
Recessional (Bride & Groom, Groomsmen & Bridesmaids, paired up)
Ladies and gentlemen, if you could please bring with you the blessing rocks, the bride and groom wish you to join them for a toast.
Carry out bowl for rocks and collect as guests go to toast.