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Christian Wedding Vows
When people discuss wedding vows
or ask for a copy of the wedding vows, they often do not realize
that there are many kinds of vows that come from the many different
traditions. Here we discuss Christian wedding vows that come from
the different traditions or denominations. It is also important to
note that in most Christian wedding ceremonies, there are actually
two sets of vows: the wedding vows, which the bride or the groom
simply has to answer “I do” or “I will,” and the ring vows, which
are usually “repeat-after-me” vows.
This article discusses the
Christian wedding vows only.
Traditional Christian Wedding
Vows
(to the Groom)
Do you _________, in the presence of God and these assembled
witnesses, promise to love and to cherish, in sickness and in
health, in prosperity and in adversity, this woman whose right hand
you now hold? Do you promise to be to her in all things a true and
faithful husband, to be devoted unto her, and to her only, as long
as life shall last? And do you take her to be your lawful, wedded
wife, as long as you both shall live? Do you? (He answers “I do.”)
(to the Bride)
Do you, _______, in the presence of God and these assembled
witnesses, promise to love and to cherish, in sickness and in
health, in prosperity and in adversity, this young man whose right
hand you now hold? Do you promise to be to him in all things a true
and faithful wife, to be devoted unto him, and to him only, as long
as life shall last? Do you take him to be your lawfully, wedded
husband, as long as you both shall live? Do you? (She answers, “I
do.”)
Episcopalian Wedding Vows
“In the Name of God, I [Name], take you, [Name], to
be my [husband/wife], 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, until we are parted by death. This
is my solemn vow.”
Presbyterian Wedding Vows
“I, [Name], take you to be my wedded [husband/wife],
and I do promise and covenant, before God and these witnesses, to be
your loving and faithful [husband/wife], in plenty and in want, in
joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, as long as we both
shall live.”
Methodist Wedding Vows
“In the Name of God, I [Name], take you, [Name], to
be my [husband/wife], 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, until we are parted by death. This
is my solemn vow.”
Baptist Wedding Vows
“I, [Name], take thee, [Name], to be my wedded
[husband/wife], 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.”
Catholic Wedding Vows
I, _________, take thee,
__________, for my lawful wife / husband, to have and to hold, from
this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in
sickness and health, until death do us part.
Also
I, ________, take you,
___________, to be my husband / wife, I promise to be true to you in
good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you
and honor you all the days of my life.
Lutheran Wedding Vows
I take you, __________, to be my
husband / wife, from this day forward, to join with you and share
all that is to come, and I promise to be faithful to you until death
parts us.
Also
Will you have this woman / man,
to be your wedded wife / husband, to live together in holy
matrimony? Will you love her / him, comfort her / him, honor and
keep her / him in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, and,
forsaking all others, be faithful to her / him as long as you both
shall live?
Answer: I do, or I will
Funny Wedding Vows
“Wilt thou take this woman to be
your wedding wife, to live together in holy matrimony? Wilt though
love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and health,
in sorrow and joy? Wilt thou forsake all others and support her as
long as you both shall live?
He said, “I wilt.” And he did.
Dr. Kelly
Carr, Pastor and Author of
Wedding Vow Kit and the
Wedding Rehearsal Genie.
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