Ceremonies that can involve the children of either the bride, groom or both in your wedding ceremony uniting the new family.
Sample Ceremony #1
Invite children forward.
I have pledged my love to you and promised to be a faithful husband. Now I want to add another, different kind of vow. I promise to love {Children's name(s)} for all of our days and to treat them as if they were my own. I gladly accept the obligations that go along with this pledge. I love {Children's name(s)} and want them to be part of my life.
Sample Ceremony #2
Children's Unity Candle Ceremony
{Bride's and Groom's names} light the candles which represent love for each other and for the {Child's name}.
From the uniqueness of these separate flames, they kindle a larger and brighter flame which represents the union between {Groom's, Bride's and Child's names}.
The side candles remain burning to symbolize the continuing importance of the individual integrity within the marriage relationship. The greater height of the center candle depicts their belief that together they can become more than either could alone. |
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