Affirmation of the Community

Affirmation of the Community 1

Ladies & Gentlemen, BRIDE and GROOM have demonstrated in your presence today, 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.”

“We do.”

Affirmation of the Community 2

Every person present here represents an opportunity for love and support of this newly married couple. You each carry an obligation to be an advocate for their relationship.

Now that you have heard BRIDE and GROOM exchange their vows, do you, their family and friends, promise to encourage and support them in creating a strong and vital marriage?

“We do.”

Affirmation of the Community 3

The union of BRIDE and GROOM has joined us together because we are each reflected in it. A new family has been created in our community, and we have come here today to welcome them and celebrate their new relationship.

Do you, who are the family and friends of this couple, affirm your continuing support of and love for BRIDE and GROOM as they stand poised on the threshold of their new life together?

“We do.”

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