¶6.1 At the time appointed, the qualified persons to be married shall stand together facing the minister, the man at the minister’s left hand and the woman at the right, the minister shall say:

“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here in the sight of God, and in the presence of these witnesses, to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony; which is an honorable estate, instituted by God, and signifying unto us the mystical union which exists between Christ and His church. It is therefore not to be entered into unadvisedly, but reverently, discreetly, and in the fear of God. Into this holy estate these two persons come now to be joined.”

Speaking to the persons to be married, the minister shall say:

“I charge you both, as you stand in the presence of God, to remember that love and loyalty alone will avail as the foundation of a happy and enduring home. If these solemn vows be kept without violation, and if steadfastly you endeavor to do the will of your heavenly Father, your life will be full of joy, and the home which you are establishing will abide in peace. No other human ties are more tender, no other vows more sacred than those that you now assume.”

Then the minister shall say to the man, using his Christian name:

Question: “ (Man’s Name) , wilt thou have this woman to be thy wedded wife, to live together in the holy estate of matrimony? Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health; and forsaking all others keep thee only unto her, so long as ye both shall live?”

The man shall answer: “I will.”

Then the minister shall say to the woman, using her Christian name:

Question: “ (Woman’s Name) , Wilt thou have this man to be thy wedded husband, to live together in the holy estate of matrimony? Wilt thou love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health; and forsaking all others keep thee only unto him, so long as ye both shall live?”

The woman shall answer: “I will.”

Then may the minister say:

Question: “Who giveth this woman to be married to this man?”

The Father of the woman, or whosoever giveth her in marriage,

shall answer: “I do.”

Then the minister shall cause the man with his right and to take the woman by her right hand, and say after him:

“ ____________, take thee ____________, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God’s holy ordinance; and thereto I pledge thee my faith.”

Then shall they loose their hands and the woman, with her right hand taking the man by his right hand, shall say after the minister:

“ ____________, take thee ____________, to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God’s holy ordinance; and thereto I pledge thee my faith.”

Then shall they again loose hands. Then the man may give unto the woman a ring; the minister, taking the ring, shall say:

“The wedding ring is the outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual bond which unites two loyal hearts in endless love.”

The minister shall then deliver the ring to the man to put upon the third finger of the woman’s left hand. The man, holding the ring there shall say after the minister:

“In token and pledge of the vow between us made, with this ring I thee wed: in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”

When a second ring is to be given, the woman shall place the ring upon the man’s finger and repeat:

“In token and pledge of the vow between us made, with this ring I thee wed: in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”

Then shall the minister pray:

“O Eternal God, Creator and Preserver of all mankind, Giver of all spiritual grace, the Author of everlasting life: send Thy blessing upon this man and woman so that they may surely perform and keep the vow and covenant now made in Thy presence, and may ever remain in perfect love and peace together, and live according to Thy will. Look graciously upon them, that they may love, honor, and cherish each other, and so live together in faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness, that their home may be a haven of blessing and a place of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

Then shall the minister join their right hands together and with his hand on their united hands shall say:

“Forasmuch as ____________ and ____________ have consented together in holy wedlock, and have witnessed the same before God and this company, and thereto have pledged their faith each to the other, and have declared the same by joining hands and by giving (and receiving) a ring; I pronounce that they are husband and wife together in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Those whom God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. Amen.”