Nature, Sun, Moon Ceremony Scripts
Welcome, family, friends and loved ones. We are gathered here today, surrounded by the beauty of creation and nurtured by the sights and sounds of nature to celebrate the wedding of _____ and _____.
We honor and pay tribute to the separate journeys that have brought you together as a couple. The words you speak, and the commitments you make in the next few minutes will usher you toward your new journey as husband and wife / married partners.
A true lasting marriage requires effort, commitment, and unending respect. As you declare your love today, I charge you to reflect on the meaning of partnership and its importance to a successful union. Partners, in life, think of one another as teammates, equally capable, but each arriving with their own special skills.
A marriage thrives when each partner chooses to value the other: for everything they are, and for everything they’re not. There is no limit to what a partnership can accomplish when trust and admiration flow abundantly. Today, ______ and ______ acknowledge this with excitement and are prepared to join hands in marriage.
Have you each come here on your own free will, with the intention to declare your love and enter into a legally binding union?
(Couple responds, “We do.”)
Without further ado, let’s begin.
Repeat after me.
I, _____, take you, _____, to be my husband/wife/partner.
I promise that from this day forward I will regard you not only as my equal partner but as my closest friend.
I promise to comfort you in sickness and in health.
I promise to demonstrate my commitment to you through love, laughter, and compassion,
and to renew these vows every day of our lives.
I, _____, take you, _____, to be my husband/wife/partner.
I promise that from this day forward I will regard you not only as my equal partner but as my closest friend.
I promise to comfort you in sickness and in health.
I promise to demonstrate my commitment to you through love, laughter, and compassion,
and to renew these vows every day of our lives.
Please present one another your rings. These rings symbolize the strength of your commitment and the depth of your love. As each ring has no beginning, for your love was written in the stars long before you met, and each ring has no end, just as your true and enduring love.
Having witnessed your vows and intentions today, it is by the power vested in me by the Universal Life Church, that I now pronounce you spiritually and lawfully united.
You may celebrate with a kiss!
“As you are the Moon of his life, he shall be your Sun and Stars. Your love shall be as ever present as those two celestial bodies…even though they are sometimes hidden from one another’s sight. Your love will be the guiding force that charts the course of your tomorrows, holds your world together in difficult times, and will make life itself shine bolder and brighter than we human beings have a right to dream of.”
Officiant: Like Air, take joy in your flights of fancy, and feed one another’s interests, curiosities, and intellect.
Officiant makes the first knot.
Officiant: Like Fire, let love and compassion for each other burn brightly, lighting your way forward and warming your spirits.
Officiant makes the second knot.
Officiant: Like Water, be gentle enough to follow the natural paths of the earth and strong enough to rise up and reshape the world together.
Officiant makes the third knot.
Officiant: Like Earth, let your trust in one another be steadfast, a rich ground where love can grow stronger and flourish.
Officiant makes the forth knot.
Officiant: These cords and the knots formed around your hands represent the commitments you make here today. They are strong enough to hold you together through times of struggle, yet flexible enough to allow for individuality and personal growth
Welcome family and friends.
Who presents this bride to be married today? (___ says, “I do.”)
Today is a day of many celebrations. Halloween is not only a favorite of children of all ages, but according to Celtic tradition, the veil between this world and the next is thinnest on Halloween night. This makes today the perfect time to join two souls in matrimony, lasting not only this life but the next.
Tonight, as you revel in the glory of your first night as husband and wife, you will be bathed in the glow of a beautiful and rare blue moon. The blue moon is round and fully illuminated, representing completion, the height of power, the realization of your desires and the peak of clarity. The feminine energy of the Moon sits opposite the Sun, fully illuminated by His light. Therefore, the Moon alone cannot shine, and the Sun alone would die each night without the companionship of His Moon. The result is a natural harmonic balance of the lunar and solar, or Yin & Yang. May this marriage be blessed by these forces of nature.
It is important to remember, the Moon, as mother of the sky and queen of Heaven, never leaves your side. This couple would like to acknowledge and honor the spiritual presence of ____’s Mother ____. Together they ask you to help celebrate the lives of those who’ve gone before us by blowing bubbles toward the sky.
Let us rejoice in a love that is heaven sent, and protected by guardian Angels.
____ and ____ have written their own vows, which they will now read to each other;
COUPLE RECITES VOWS
Please face each other, and hold hands..
(to Person 1:) ____, Do you take ____ to be your wife, your best friend and partner? To live together, play together and laugh together? To fill her heart and feed her soul for the rest of your days? (Person 1 says, “I DO”)
(to Person 2:) ____, Do you take ____ to be your husband, your best friend and partner? To live together, play together and laugh together? To fill his heart and feed his soul for the rest of your days? (Person 2 says, “I DO”)
Please present the rings.
Rings are made of precious metal, but that same metal is also made precious by wearing them. Your wedding rings are special because they enhance who you already are. They are a sign of your journey together. Your wedding ring is a circle, a symbol of love never ending, and a seal to the vows you have just taken.
____, placing the ring on her left hand, please repeat after me, “____, with this ring, I thee wed” (Person 1 recites to Person 2)
____, placing the ring on his left hand, please repeat after me, “____, with this ring, I thee wed.” (Person 2 recites to the Person 1)
By the power vested in me by the Universal Life Church and the State of (MA/CT/RI), I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride!
Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to introduce ____ and ____, for the first time as husband and wife.
(Welcome)
Family and friends, I’d like to welcome you to todays celebration. A celebration of commitment, of friendship, of family, of mutual respect and enduring love.
You don’t have to have a ceremony to have a marriage. And when you think about it, the whole thing is kind of stressful, right? You’re standing on a stage, looking fancy, holding flowers, and being stared at by pretty much everyone who has ever meant anything to you over the past decade or more. So why do we do it? The marriage ceremony has been an important feature across nearly every culture, religion, generation, and society. We have thousands of important moments that happen throughout our lives, but this one is regarded as one so critical, we acknowledge its special status by sharing it with others.
Despite any of our differences, love is what we all share. It’s the great unifier — our one universal truth. That no matter who we are, where we’ve come from, what we believe, we know this one thing: love is what we’re doing right. That’s why you both are standing here. That’s why you all are here to watch them standing here. We have all loved in our lifetimes, and in this moment, we’re reminded that the ability to love is the very best part of our humanity.
All of us here today have our own love stories. Some are short, others long. Some are yet unwritten, while others are just getting to the good part. There are chapters in all of our stories that are sad or disappointing — and others that are exciting and full of adventure.
You can add personal information about you and your relationship:
What are some pivotal moments in your relationship?
What was your first official date or favorite date?
The first time you met.
When did you fall in love?
Why do you want to get married?
Favorite way to spend the day together?
That has lead us to this time to pause, look back, and smile at all the moments that brought them here. And a time to look ahead at all the moments that are still to come.
I’m here — we’re all here — because we want those moments for you. We’re here to hope with you, to support you, to be proud of you, and to remind you that love isn’t happily ever after, love is the experience of writing your story. It’s not one moment — not even this moment. It’s every moment. Big ones like saying “I love you,” moving in together, getting engaged — but mostly a million little ones that come in between the big moments. **** You can personalize this part…Falling asleep next to one another, making dinner together, spending holidays with your families, binge-watching Netflix shows, getting a big hug when you get home from work… These everyday moments fuse together into one big experience. And even though this experience is so incredible, words fail us when we try and explain it. That’s just the way it is with love — it’s meant to be felt, not described.
But trying to describe love is one of our favorite pastimes. We use the words we have to write stories, and poems, and songs about love. And even though we describe love in different ways — and even though love can look different from one person to the next — we all know it when we see it. And we see it here.
You fell in love by chance, but you’re here today because you’re making a choice. You both are choosing each other. You’ve chosen to be with someone who enhances you, who makes you think, makes you smile, and makes every day brighter.
You’re about to make promises to each other that you intend to keep. You’re going to vow to take care of each other, to stand up for one another, and find happiness in the other. There’s a simple premise to each of these promises: you’re vowing to be there. You’re teaming up and saying to the other, “Every experience I am going to have, I want you to be a part of.”
(Vows)
Will you, Groom, keep Bride as your favorite person — to laugh with her, go on adventures with her, support her through life’s tough moments, be proud of her, grow old with her, and find new reasons to love her every day?
Groom: I will.
Will you, Bride, keep Groom as your favorite person — to laugh with him, go on adventures with him, support him through life’s tough moments, be proud of him, grow old with him, and find new reasons to love him every day?
Bride: I will.
Will you, Bride and Groom, be each other’s partners from this day forward? Will you bring out the best in one another, share your happiest moments together, and love each other absolutely — for the rest of this lifetime and for whatever may come next?
Bride and Groom: We will.
(Ring Exchange)
Please present the rings.
You’ve both chosen to wear rings as a reminder of these promises. People often say wedding bands are a perfect circle, with no beginning and no end. But these rings did have a beginning. The stones were formed a long time ago deep with the earth. Eventually, a series of lucky events caused them to rise to the surface, where someone dug them up. Metal was then liquefied in a furnace at a thousand degrees — molded, cooled, and painstakingly polished. Something beautiful was made from raw elements. Love is like that. It comes from humble beginnings, and through a combination of serendipity and effort, imperfect beings shape it into something extraordinary. It’s the process of making something beautiful where there was once nothing at all. As you look at these rings over the years, I hope you remember that. You’ve created something invaluable, and just as I know you’ll protect these rings, I’m confident you’ll protect the commitments you’ve made to one other today.
Groom, as you place the ring on Bride’s finger, please repeat after me: Bride, I give you this ring as symbol of my love and lifelong devotion.
Bride, as you place the ring on Groom’s finger, please repeat after me: Groom, I give you this ring as symbol of my love and lifelong devotion.
(Conclusion)
May your marriage be filled with love. May your admiration, appreciation, and understanding of each other foster a love that is passionate, tranquil, and real. May this love between you be strong and enduring, and bring peace into your lives.
May you have a loving home filled with warmth, humor, and compassion. May you create a family together that honors traditions old and new.
May you be best friends and work together to build a relationship of substance and quality. May your sense of humor and playful spirit continue to enliven your relationship. May you respect each other’s individual personality and perspective, and help each other fulfill your dreams.
May you grow older and wiser together. May you continually learn from one another and from the world during your journey through life.
May you live and long and be healthy. May life bring you wholeness of mind, body, and spirit. May you keep each other well-balanced and grounded.
May you find happiness together in adventures big and small, and something to celebrate each day of your lives.
May you always be connected with friends and family and blessed with the awareness that you are an essential part of a this community. May there always be within this group love, trust, support, and laughter, and may there be many future occasions for rejoicing in their company.
And now, by the power vested in me by the state of MA/CT/RI, it is my honor to pronounce you Husband and wife / married!
You may kiss your bride / spouse!!
Mr. and Mrs. …..!!
This ceremony is held in a circle, with the “alter” at the Northernmost point, and hand bindings at each cardinal direction.
(Welcome Blessing)
Good afternoon family and friends. Let us begin by asking the Universe for blessings upon this couple.
Peace be unto them!
May their love last through the long years
And be a source of strength during times of struggle and pain.
Bless both of them with kindness in their heart,
Joy in their home,
And a fire that always burns strong for one another.
We also ask for your blessing and aid so that when anger arises
and words are hurtful, they are reminded of this day, and these promises.
Who supports this couple in their marriage today? (response is “I do” or “We do”)
___ and ___, is it your intention today, to take one another as your committed partner and truest friend for the rest of your days? (Couple responds, “It is.”)
Please present the rings.
These rings were forged in metal, to last forever, with no beginning and no end.
___, placing the ring on ___’s finger, repeat after me; “With this ring, I thee wed.” (Respond, “With this ring, I thee wed.”)
___, placing the ring on ___’s finger, repeat after me; “With this ring, I thee wed.” (Respond, “With this ring, I thee wed.”)
Option 1: Chosen members of the wedding party will apply a binding at each cardinal direction (NSEW).
Option 2: Godi brings a horn or vessel of mead or moon water into the circle to be poured at each cardinal direction.
Option 3: both options 1 & 2
May these bracelets/bindings represent the promises you are about to make today.
Wear them and be united as one in love.
Godi guides the betrothed to the East point of the circle, saying:
You begin your journey of life shared
Bound together by the vows of this rite;
Many are the years you will share
And the countless moons may you watch together.
If you keep your vows,
Your sacred trust,
Happy will be the rest of your days.
(first binding applied &/or mead/water poured)
May the keepers of the Sacred Winds
Whisper joy in your life;
May you delight in each other’s love
For all your years unto passing.
Share the great mysteries of life
And let your spirit be as free as the falcon’s flight.
Godi guides the bound couple to the South point of the circle, saying:
You begin your journey of life shared,
Bound together by the vows of this rite;
Many are the paths you will share
And countless summers may you pass together.
If you keep your vows,
Your sacred trust,
Happy will be many of your days.
(second binding applied, &/or mead/water poured)
The past is in flames.
And you are forever changed from this day on.
May the fires of love kindle your passions for each other
Throughout all your years.
May your love rise anew an eternal flame to light each day.
Godi guides the bound couple to the West point of the circle, saying:
You begin your journey of life shared,
Bound together by the vows of this rite;
Many are the dreams you will share
And countless tides of life to ride.
You will keep your vows,
Your sacred trust,
Happy will be many of your days.
(third binding applied, &/or mead/water poured)
Share the waters of life,
And share the reflection of love in one another’s soul.
Together explore the laughter of rain
And the mysteries of love.
And in love, share the tears of life.
Godi guides the bound couple back to the altar at the North point of the circle, saying:
You begin your journey of life shared,
Bound together by the vows of this rite;
Many are the roads you will take
And endless, the nights of your love.
If you keep your vows,
Your sacred trust,
Happy will be many of your days.
(fourth binding applied &/or mead/water poured)
Plant your roots together in the Earth,
Yet play in the gardens of life, as children and friends.
Grow old and wise together,
And share a nurturing home.
(Moment of silence for loved ones no longer with us can be inserted here)
I now ask for the brides to face each other, and look into each other’s souls, then into their own, as they hand each other the vows they have prepared, to be read in silence.
(The couple silently reads the vows presented to them)
___ and ___, you have declared your love and consent before these witnesses today. May you be filled with conviction and blessed with a strong union.
It is now, with an abundance of pride, and
By the powers vested in me by the state of Massachusetts,
With witnesses, both present and ancestral,
I hereby pronounce you a married couple.
You may kiss your bride!
If mead or water was used, after the kiss the Godi hands the horn/vessel to the newlyweds saying:
May the mead/water you share bless this union.
The brides drink together.
It is my honor to announce for the first time as a married couple, ___ & ____!
Godi takes up the bell from the altar and rings it loudly, while gathered celebrants who have bells do likewise.
The newlyweds turn and leave the circle, with any participants from the circle following.
The newlyweds keep their arms bound until they leave the circle.
The content shown on my website is a combination of work authored by me, and derived from many sources throughout the officiant network. I do not claim to be the original author of all the content on my page/s, nor am I able to credit an original author due to the widespread charitable sharing that goes on within our profession.