The Reserved for Booked Couples Section cantain additional options for couples and families.
Version 1- non
religious:
_______ and ________, you
have committed here today to share the rest of your lives with each
other. We have witnessed your giving and receiving of rings and the
exchange of vows. Now we will observe you create a lasting visual
representation of these promises. The (insert color) sand
represents (name) and all that you were, all that you are, and all
that you will ever be. The (insert color) sand represents (name)
and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever
be. Your relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these
two individual containers of sand into one container. You will note
that the individual colors do not cease to exist, but that there
are times when the two are blended. It is this blending that is
marriage.
Version
2 - with God:
_______ and ________, you
havecommitted here today to share the rest of your lives with each
other. We have witnessed your giving and receiving of rings and the
exchange of vows and a kiss. Now we will observe you create a
lasting visual representation of these promises.
The (insert color) sand represents (name) and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. The (insert color) sand represents (name) and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. The third (insert color-usually white or gold) container represents God. (Minister pours the third container) Your spiritual beliefs are the foundation for your marriage. _______, pour some of your sand which will represent you as an individual.______, pour some of your sand which will represent you as an individual. (Minister pours more of the third container) Let God forever support you in your relationship. (name) and (name), now pour your remaining sand into the container together to represent the joining of your two individual lives into this union of marriage.
