Pronouncement of Marriage

L-1

By the authority committed unto me as an ordained minister, I declare that ______ and _______ are now husband and wife together, according to the ordinance of God and the law of the state of Washington.

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L-2

In the presence of these persons, ______ and ________ have made their solemn vows to each other. They have confirmed their promises by the joining of hands, and by the giving and receiving of rings. Therefore, by the power vested in me as an ordained minister, I proclaim that they are now husband and wife.

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L-3

_________ and __________, although I'm officiating here today, it is not truly in my power to sanctify, legitimize or bless your relationship in any way, because the two of you have already done that in your hearts. So, by joining hands right now and looking into each other's eyes, let it be known that you are joined, body and soul in this lifetime, and that this bond is sacred and eternal. And now that you have stood before me and exchanged these rings and these vows, and have agreed to be married according to the laws of the state of _______________, it gives me gives me great pleasure to pronounce that you are Husband and Wife.

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L-4

______________ and _______________, you have exchanged vows and rings, and consented to marry in the presence of your family and friends. By the power vested in me by the State of _______________, I pronounce you husband and wife. Let all others honor their decision and the threshold of their home.

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L-5

We have come together in this place and have heard the willingness of ___________ and ___________ to be joined in marriage. They have come of their free will and in our hearing have made a covenant of faithfulness. They have given and received a ring as the seal of their promises. Therefore, by the power vested in me by the state of _____________, I pronounce that they are husband and wife.

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L-6

__________ and __________, you have exchanged your promises and given and received tokens in my presence. By these acts you have become husband and wife. According to the laws of the state of ____________, I hereby pronounce you are husband and wife.

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L-7

By the authority committed unto me as an ordained minister, I declare that ______ and _______ are now husband and wife together, according to the ordinance of God and the law of the state of _______________.

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L-2

Before God and in the presence of these persons, ______ and ________ have made their solemn vows to each other. They have confirmed their promises by the joining of hands, and by the giving and receiving of rings. Therefore, by the power vested in me as an ordained minister, I proclaim that they are now husband and wife.

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