The Rings part of the wedding ceremony typically consists of two wedding ceremony elements; The Blessing Of The Rings, followed by The Exchange Of The Rings.
For the Blessing Of The Rings element of the ceremony, the officiant prays a blessing over the rings. It is also common for the officiant to speak of the symbolism and meaning of the rings, such as how the rings are an outward sign of the couple’s commitment to one another. The unending circle of a ring symbolizes faithfulness and love without end.
For the Blessing Of The Rings element of the ceremony, the officiant prays a blessing over the rings. It is also common for the officiant to speak of the symbolism and meaning of the rings, such as how the rings are an outward sign of the couple’s commitment to one another. The unending circle of a ring symbolizes faithfulness and love without end.
Here's an example of the ring portion of the wedding ceremony. It is adapted from the Book of Common Prayer.
Blessing Of The Rings
Officiant: May we now have the rings?
The designated person gives the rings to the Officiant. Or in a smaller/simpler ceremony without a Best Man or Ringbearer the Officiant will already have the rings.
Officiant: Bless, O Lord, this ring, and grant that he who gives it and she who shall wear it may remain faithful to each other, and abide in thy peace and favor, and live together in love until their lives’ end. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Exchange Of The Rings
Officiant: To Groom: ________ will you take this ring and place it upon _____’s finger, and as you do, repeat after me, these words:
The following can be broken down line by line instead of said all at once
With this ring I thee wed; with my body I thee honor; and all my worldly goods with thee I share: in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Officiant: To Bride: ________ will you take this ring and place it upon _____’s finger, and as you do, repeat after me, these words:
The following can be broken down line by line instead of said all at once
With this ring I thee wed; with my body I thee honor; and all my worldly goods with thee I share: in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen
The Officiant joins their right hands together and says, Those whom God hath joined together let no man put asunder.
Officiant: May we now have the rings?
The designated person gives the rings to the Officiant. Or in a smaller/simpler ceremony without a Best Man or Ringbearer the Officiant will already have the rings.
Officiant: Bless, O Lord, this ring, and grant that he who gives it and she who shall wear it may remain faithful to each other, and abide in thy peace and favor, and live together in love until their lives’ end. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Exchange Of The Rings
Officiant: To Groom: ________ will you take this ring and place it upon _____’s finger, and as you do, repeat after me, these words:
The following can be broken down line by line instead of said all at once
With this ring I thee wed; with my body I thee honor; and all my worldly goods with thee I share: in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Officiant: To Bride: ________ will you take this ring and place it upon _____’s finger, and as you do, repeat after me, these words:
The following can be broken down line by line instead of said all at once
With this ring I thee wed; with my body I thee honor; and all my worldly goods with thee I share: in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen
The Officiant joins their right hands together and says, Those whom God hath joined together let no man put asunder.
Now that you are familiar with the flow of the Blessing of the Rings and Exchange of Rings portion of the wedding ceremony here is a list of 7 blessings examples you may want to use. These are the Blessings Of The Ring element that is spoken right before the Exchange of Rings. Stay tuned to my blog for examples of the Exchange of the Rings and you can mix and match them to suit your needs.
7 Examples of the Blessing Of The Rings for a Wedding Ceremony:
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Officiant: To the Best Man or Ringbearer: May we now have the rings?
The designated person gives the rings to the Officiant. Or in a smaller/simpler ceremony without a Best Man or Ringbearer the Officiant will already have the rings.
Officiant: Heavenly Father, bless these rings. Grant that ____________ and ____________ may wear them with deep faith in each other. May they do your will and always live together in peace, love and abiding joy. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen!
1.
Officiant: To the Best Man or Ringbearer: May we now have the rings?
The designated person gives the rings to the Officiant. Or in a smaller/simpler ceremony without a Best Man or Ringbearer the Officiant will already have the rings.
Officiant: Heavenly Father, bless these rings. Grant that ____________ and ____________ may wear them with deep faith in each other. May they do your will and always live together in peace, love and abiding joy. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen!
2.
Officiant: To the Best Man or Ringbearer: May we now have the rings?
Officiant: The circle is the symbol of the sun, earth, and universe. It is the symbol of peace. Let this ring be the symbol of unity and peace in which your two lives are joined in one unbroken circle. Wherever you go, return unto one another and to your togetherness.
Officiant: To the Best Man or Ringbearer: May we now have the rings?
Officiant: The circle is the symbol of the sun, earth, and universe. It is the symbol of peace. Let this ring be the symbol of unity and peace in which your two lives are joined in one unbroken circle. Wherever you go, return unto one another and to your togetherness.
3.
Officiant: To the Best Man or Ringbearer: May we now have the rings?
Officiant: The wedding ring is a symbol of eternity. It is an outward sign of a commitment and spiritual bond which unites two hearts in endless love.
Officiant: To the Best Man or Ringbearer: May we now have the rings?
Officiant: The wedding ring is a symbol of eternity. It is an outward sign of a commitment and spiritual bond which unites two hearts in endless love.
4.
Officiant: To the Best Man or Ringbearer: May we now have the rings?
Officiant: Bless, O Lord, this ring to be a sign of the vows by which this man and this woman have bound themselves to each other; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Officiant: To the Best Man or Ringbearer: May we now have the rings?
Officiant: Bless, O Lord, this ring to be a sign of the vows by which this man and this woman have bound themselves to each other; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
5.
Officiant: To the Best Man or Ringbearer: May we now have the rings?
Officiant: The wedding ring is the outward sign of an inward and spiritual grace, signifying to everyone the uniting of this man and this woman in holy matrimony. Let us pray. Bless, O Lord, the giving of these rings, so that they who wear them may abide in peace, and continue in thy favor. Amen.
Officiant: To the Best Man or Ringbearer: May we now have the rings?
Officiant: The wedding ring is the outward sign of an inward and spiritual grace, signifying to everyone the uniting of this man and this woman in holy matrimony. Let us pray. Bless, O Lord, the giving of these rings, so that they who wear them may abide in peace, and continue in thy favor. Amen.
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Officiant: To the Best Man or Ringbearer: May we now have the rings?
Officiant: Bless O Lord these rings, grant that ____________ and ____________ may wear them with deep abiding faith in each other.
Officiant: To the Best Man or Ringbearer: May we now have the rings?
Officiant: Bless O Lord these rings, grant that ____________ and ____________ may wear them with deep abiding faith in each other.
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Officiant: To the Best Man or Ringbearer: May we now have the rings?
Officiant: The circle of the ring declares the unity and the oneness of your two lives, which shall contain your devotion beyond every journey, that you may always return again to your togetherness.
Officiant: To the Best Man or Ringbearer: May we now have the rings?
Officiant: The circle of the ring declares the unity and the oneness of your two lives, which shall contain your devotion beyond every journey, that you may always return again to your togetherness.
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