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Rose Ceremony
In the elegant language of flowers, red roses are a symbol of love, and the giving of a single red rose is a clear and unmistakable way of saying the words, “I love you”. For this reason it is fitting that the first gift you exchange as husband and wife will be the gift of a single red rose.
Exchange roses.
In some ways it seems like you have not done anything at all. Just a moment ago you were holding one small rose and now you are holding one small rose. In some ways, a marriage ceremony is like this. Tomorrow is going to seem much the same as yesterday. But in fact, you both have given and received one of the most valuable and precious gifts in life today, the gift of true and abiding love within the devotion of marriage.
In every marriage there are times where it is difficult to find the right words. It is easiest to hurt those we most love. It is easiest to be most hurt by those we most love. It might be difficult sometimes to say the words, “I’m sorry” or, “I forgive you” or, “I need you” or, “I am hurting”. If you simply cannot find these words, leave a rose at a spot you’ve chosen together. That rose says what matters most of all and should overpower all other things and all other words. The rose says, “I still love you.” The other should accept this rose for the words which cannot be found, and remember the love and hope that you both share today.
Bride and Groom, if there is anything you remember of this marriage ceremony, it is that it was love that brought you here today, it is only love which can make it a glorious union, and it is by love which your marriage shall endure.”
Other Traditions
Tree Planting
Bride and Groom this is your first task together as a married couple. As you plant this tree think about how strong your relationship is, how deep your roots are as a couple. As you care for this tree in the years to come you will also care for your relationship. As this tree grows so too will your love grow. With deep roots you can weather any storm.
Blessing of the Hands
Please face each other and hold hands. Bride and Groom these are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you. The hands that you hold are the very hands that will work alongside yours as you build your future. These are the hands that will love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no one else can. These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief threatens to overwhelm you. These are the hands that will wipe the tears from your eyes. These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it most. And these are the hands that even when they are wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.
The Oath Stone and Blessing Stones
During the reading of Bride and Groom’s wedding vows, they will be holding an Oath Stone. It is believed that holding the stone during the reading of the vows, casts them into the stone – hence the term “set in stone”. When you arrived, you were given a stone to hold in your hand during the wedding ceremony. Bride and Groom chose these stones as symbols of your special relationship, love, good wishes and heartfelt blessings to them. The stones will serve as a lasting reminder of your presence at their wedding and of the love that they shared on this their special day. As you hold the stone tightly in your hand, please reflect for a moment your wishes for this couple for love, happiness, prosperity, and unity. Following the ceremony, you are invited to place the stones with your personal blessing for them as a newly married couple into the vase as you leave the ceremony area.
Bride and Groom, if there is anything you remember of this marriage ceremony, it is that it was love that brought you here today, it is only love which can make it a glorious union, and it is by love which your marriage shall endure.”
Other Traditions
Tree Planting
Bride and Groom this is your first task together as a married couple. As you plant this tree think about how strong your relationship is, how deep your roots are as a couple. As you care for this tree in the years to come you will also care for your relationship. As this tree grows so too will your love grow. With deep roots you can weather any storm.
Blessing of the Hands
Please face each other and hold hands. Bride and Groom these are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you. The hands that you hold are the very hands that will work alongside yours as you build your future. These are the hands that will love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no one else can. These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief threatens to overwhelm you. These are the hands that will wipe the tears from your eyes. These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it most. And these are the hands that even when they are wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.
The Oath Stone and Blessing Stones
During the reading of Bride and Groom’s wedding vows, they will be holding an Oath Stone. It is believed that holding the stone during the reading of the vows, casts them into the stone – hence the term “set in stone”. When you arrived, you were given a stone to hold in your hand during the wedding ceremony. Bride and Groom chose these stones as symbols of your special relationship, love, good wishes and heartfelt blessings to them. The stones will serve as a lasting reminder of your presence at their wedding and of the love that they shared on this their special day. As you hold the stone tightly in your hand, please reflect for a moment your wishes for this couple for love, happiness, prosperity, and unity. Following the ceremony, you are invited to place the stones with your personal blessing for them as a newly married couple into the vase as you leave the ceremony area.
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