
The Pledge, also called the Betrothal or the Declaration of Intent, is a declaration of free will and intent.
This is the part of the ceremony where the bride and groom say “I do” or “I will”.
The Pledge is when the couple will make declarations of their intentions to the gathering or witnesses. This is different than the vows, in which the bride and groom make promises to each other.
This is the part of the ceremony where the bride and groom say “I do” or “I will”.
The Pledge is when the couple will make declarations of their intentions to the gathering or witnesses. This is different than the vows, in which the bride and groom make promises to each other.
At this point in the ceremony the bride and groom face one another and join hands. The officiant will usually preface the betrothal with an instruction to the couple, advising them to turn to each other and hold hands.
Here is a list of the Pledge options currently offered on the free Build A Wedding Ceremony automated tool for putting together your ceremony.
The Pledge or Betrothal / Declaration Of Intent In A Wedding Ceremony:
The Pledge or Betrothal / Declaration Of Intent In A Wedding Ceremony:
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Officiant:
Having freely and prayerfully chosen each other as partners for life, and in an expression of your total commitment to one another, I invite you to face each other and join hands.
Officiant: To Groom:
________, will you have this woman to be your wife, to live together in the covenant of marriage? Will you love her, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others to be faithful to her as long as you both shall live?
Officiant:
Having freely and prayerfully chosen each other as partners for life, and in an expression of your total commitment to one another, I invite you to face each other and join hands.
Officiant: To Groom:
________, will you have this woman to be your wife, to live together in the covenant of marriage? Will you love her, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others to be faithful to her as long as you both shall live?