​Parents Affirmation
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1. Who brings this woman/man to be married to this man/woman?

Parent(s) Answer: I / We Do​

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2. Do you, (Mr. And Mrs. ________________) (or, 'the parents of the __________ and __________') give your blessing to this couple, and promise them, your continued love and support, and to uphold them in their marriage?

Parent(s) Answer: I / We Do

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3. __________ and __________, we rejoice with you today in the presence of your family members.  They are a very special part of this occasion.  Your parents in particular take great joy in both of you, as they have watched you grow and mature and finally arrive at this special moment in your lives.  They have loved you, shared anxious moments with you and over you, (prayed for you), dreamed for you and affirmed you.  So, because these individuals have played such an important and vital role in your lives, I ask, do you, the parents of the __________ and _________, give your blessing to this couple, and promise them, your continued love and support, and to uphold them in their marriage?

Parent(s) Answer: I / We Do

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Guests Affirmation
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1. Will all of you witnessing these vows do everything in your power to uphold ____________ and ___________ in their marriage? If so, please answer "We Will"
Guests Answer:  We Will
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2. Those of you in attendance today, ______________________ and ___________________ have demonstrated in your presence, their belief in their love, and their desire to live together in marriage.  If you also believe in their love and you wish to add your blessing to their marriage today, please respond now by saying "We Do"
Guests Answer:  We Do
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3. Family and friends, you also occupy an important place in this couple’s lives. It is in your company that these two have learned the lessons of friendship, of the tremendous act of giving one’s love to another, and they ask your blessing as well over their marriage.  And so on this, their wedding day, ________ and _________ ask you to remain steadfast, reaching out to them in times of trouble, helping them to celebrate their achievements and their joys, and to uphold them in their marriage.  Wherever your own destiny may carry you, we ask that you continue to include them in your lives.  If you agree, please answer "We Will".

Guests Answer: We Will 

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4. __________ and ___________ would like to thank each of you for being here today. You have shared their best and their worst days. You are an irreplaceable part of their yesterday's and their tomorrow's. A marriage needs the support of a community of family and friends who will stand by the couple during hard and happy times. Will all of you witnessing these vows support the union made today and nurture the bond between these two people you love? If so, please answer "We Will".

Guests Answer: We Will