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CIVIL WEDDING RITUAL
INTRODUCTION
Good day to all
This is a very special day for __(husband)_____& ___(wife)_____ because their
dream to join their hearts into one, come now to its realization. Im sure, no
words can fully describe their feelings upon reaching this final stage of their
relationships. And to all, relatives, friends and well-wishers, we are lucky, because
we are witnesses of their vows and sharers of their joys which add more color to
this special occasion.
And as we formally start this wedding rites, I beg of you to be silent , so that thehearts of this new couple to be , keenly listen and deeply absorb the real
ingredients of true love which is the binding factor of a happy and lasting
marriage.
_ (husband)__ & __(wife)___ , you are here to be legally wedded, as new couple
and I , as Municipal Mayor, authorized by law, to officiate marriage, will first ask
you parents, and sponsors and please answer me sincerely and honestly.
___(husband)___ & ___(wife)___ ,is it your will that you want to be wedded?
Answer = Yes , its our will
PARENTS - - Do you give consent/ advice to them?
Answer: Yes, we do.
SPONSORS - - Do you vouch that is no impediment to their wedding?
Answer: Yes, we can vouch.
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EXCHANGE OF VOWS & PROMISES
HUSBAND - - - I accept ______________ as my wife. I promise to love you, to
honor you, and to protect you at all times, as long as we both live
WIFE - - - I accept ______________ as my husband. I promise to love you, to
honor you, and to protect you at all times, as long as we both live
GIVING OF RING TO EACH OTHER
HUSBAND - - - ____(wife)____Receive this ring as a symbol of my promise to love
you and give you my life and all I have till death do us part
WIFE - - - ____(HUSBAND)____Receive this ring as a symbol of my promise tolove you and give you my life and all I have till death do us part
EXHORTATION (PAGMAYMAY)
One time, a student asked a nun, her mentor. Mother, what is the right
time for a person to marry. The Nun said if you can pick up the right flower. But
how do I know that I have picked the right one? The nun further said you know
marriage is a business of the heart and nothing else. And if you truly love a
person, nothing can destroy his love, even intrigues and criticisms. You dont care
about the background, color and status. Its your love that guarantees you thatshe will complete your life and build with you a happy and lasting family.
I am sure ___(husband)____ , you really love, ____(wife)_____, because despite
of her status, race (which is not the same as yours) , and aside from the fact that
she lives far from your homeland , yet you pick her up because you know she is
the right flower and modesty aside , Filipinas ,by nature, are hardworking , caring
, thoughtful and very patient. And truly these traits cannot be bought by money.
I am sure __(wife)___ you really love __(husband)___ because despite of notknowing his background so well, his status , his race, regardless of what he is and
what he has, you trust him so much, in which your relationship ended here, in my
office , to unite you both under our law as husband and wife.
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As Mayor of Socorro, the hometown of your wife, I welcome you as a friend and
part and partial of our community, may you cherish your wife and your new
home, a place worth to live in.
HUSBAND AND WIFE HOLDING RIGHT HAND(STANDING BEFORE THE OFFERING)
MAYOR - - by the authority vested in me by the constitution of the Philippines, I
do pronounce you now _________ and _________ as husband and wife. Good
luck and God bless. Seal it with a kiss: (Ask the husband to kiss his wife)
Lets give them a big hand
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HOMILY
INTRODUCTION:
All of us desire that out marriage will be harmonious and lasting. Some
even hope that their union as husband and wife will last long till life after death.However, to achieve this, we need to know the secret. Theres a saying that in
every victory there is a secret and in every defeat there is a defect.
What really is a secret of a happy and lasting marriage?
BODY:
Let us disclose the four secrets to achieve a happy and lasting marriage.
1. Make God as the number one adviser in selecting a lifetime partner, why?God makes us and he knows what is best for us. But sad to say, many forget
and disregard God. Instead, we rely on our parents, relatives and what we
have. Thats why some marriages are problematic, short lived and even
ended in annulment since we dont have divorce in our country.
2. In selecting a partner, you need real criteria. First is we must observe ourheart. Does it beat regularly and not off and on? If its off and on then make
a second thought. A relationship to be lasting must have a 50-50 degree oflove. You and your loved one must observe your feeling and have the
courage to be frank to each other. So that each of you can check the
weakness and strength of your feelings.
3. Make an advance plan of what your marriage should be and be ready toface all the barriers that block you. To achieve a blessed, happy and lasting
marriage , I remember a person who want to build a house and he needed
a blue print of the building plan. How big it is and how much money
involved in finishing such plan. So, if you have plan and you follow it, yourbuilding should be finished on time. Its the same with marriage. Its not
advisable that your plan after marriage because there is no more time to
prepare. Proper planning should and must be done before marriage.
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4. Make GOD as the center of your marriage. He must be the head of thefamily and everything will be alright. Why? Because HE is the source of
everything and most especially he is the source of prosperity and
happiness.
CONCLUSION
So ____(husband) and (wife)_________ these four things which I mentioned able
truly, are the backbone of a very strong, united , prosperous, happy and lasting
marriage.
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