Gay marriage ceremony script

This is my solemn vow.

Now (Partner 2), please repeat after me: In the presence of (God and) our family and friends, I (Partner 2) choose you (Partner 1) to be my husband/wife/life partner, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, to love and to cherish, and to be faithful to you alone.

Because nobody else’s love, nobody else’s marriage, is like yours, and it’s a road you can only learn by walking it, a dance you cannot be taught, a song that did not exist before you began, together, to sing.

And because in the darkness you will reach out a hand, not knowing for certain if someone else is even there.

(Answer: "We do")

The exchange of vows

(Partner 1) and (Partner 2), now we come to your vows. The basic wedding template includes a welcome, reading, and the exchange of vows and rings. Will you be honest with him/her always? These rings are symbols of your love and commitment. Typically, the officiant, a close family member, or a friend will conduct the ceremony readings. The same-sex wedding ceremony readings you can use for your big day are below.

Their love for each other has grown stronger with each passing day, and today they are ready to take the next step together.

No words of mine or any other person can truly marry each of you to the other. And may everything you have said and done here today become a living truth in your lives. Will you stand by him through whatever may come?

(Answer: “I will” if you do)

Joe, you have chosen Ken to be your husband.

Their PLEA is that they DO respect it, so deeply that they seek to find its fulfillment for themselves. You’ll lead the recessional down the aisle, followed by your wedding party and all other guests. Then it’s time to hit the reception. 

Recommended reading: The Best Recessional Songs 

LGBTQ+ Wedding Ceremony Script

Modern and Personal Style

Officiant: “Welcome, everyone, to the celebration of love between [Partner 1] and [Partner 2].

Partners in life... Do you, the families and friends of (Partner 1) and (Partner 2), give them your blessing and support this day, wishing them a wonderful life together? Will you love and respect him? Ken told us, “Kurt did such an awesome job and EVERYONE was blown away by his speech. Make the ceremony special by sharing how you meet and how you’ve both come to love each other.

Here is a small reading I came across, since we’ve had the theme of friendship. The moment we choose to love, we begin to move towards freedom, to act in ways that liberate ourselves and others.

When it comes to ceremony readings, some couples choose to have their readings done by close friends or family members. I promise to stand with you and hold your hands, even when we are old and grey. With that, by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you married!