Optional Comments Before The Exchange of Rings

#1

Every covenant has a sign or symbol to remind each party of the responsibilities he or she brings to the relationship. These rings are a symbol of your love. They are a visible reminder to you and all others that what you have promised you will do. Wear them as a constant reminder that you are pledged together and committed to one another for life.

#2

_______ and _________,

These wedding rings symbolize the holiness, perfection and peace that is available to you in your marriage. They are symbols of the love, friendship, and faithfulness that you share.

As circles, they have no beginning or end. They are round like the sun, moon, earth and universe.

Just as these rings have no points of weakness, may your union be strong, and may you be blessed with joy as you journey through life together surrounded by the circle of your love.

Exchange of Rings # 1

This ring I give to you as a reminder of my love. I pledge to you my loyalty and devotion, until we are separated by death. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Exchange of Rings # 2

_______, take this ring as a sign of my love and fidelity. In the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Exchange of Rings # 3

“A forever circle, fed by its own path, and growing forever. May God bless this ring, and bless our covenant, into which we enter freely, of our own choice and will. With this ring, I thee wed.”