#1 SECULAR EXCHANGE OF RINGS
Groom, place the ring on Bride’s finger and repeat after me: May this ring forever be to you the symbol of my growing love.
Bride, place the ring on Groom’s finger and repeat after me: May this ring forever be to you the symbol of my growing love.
OR Bride, take this ring as a symbol of my love and fidelity. Groom, take this ring as a symbol of my love and fidelity.
OR Bride I give this ring in token and in pledge of my constant faith and abiding love with all that I am and all that I will become. Groom I give this ring in token and in pledge of my constant faith and abiding love with all that I am and all that I will become.
#2 SECULAR EXCHANGE OF RINGS
Groom , have you a token of your love for Bride? Bride, have you a token of your love for Groom ? Traditionally, the passage to the status of husband and wife is marked by the exchange of rings. These rings are a symbol of the unbroken circle of love. Love freely given has no beginning and no end. Love freely given has no giver and no receiver - for each is the giver and each is the receiver. May these rings remind you always of the vows you have taken here today. Groom place this ring on her finger and repeat after me: This ring, a gift for you, symbolizes my desire that you be my wife from this day forward. Bride Place this ring on his finger and repeat after me: This ring, a gift for you, symbolizes my desire that you be my husband from this day forward. Let these rings serve not as locks binding you together, but as keys, unlocking the secrets of your hearts for each other to know, and thus bringing you closer together forever.
#3 SECULAR EXCHANGE OF RINGS
What do you give to each other as a symbol of this pledge?Both answer: Rings. Groom, place the ring on Bride’s finger and repeat after me: I give you this ring, and I welcome you into my life as the companion of my days.
Bride, place the ring on Groom’s finger and repeat after me: I give you this ring, and I welcome you into my life as the companion of my days.
#4 SECULAR EXCHANGE OF RINGS
Will you now give and receive a ring? Bride and Groom: We will. This circlet of precious metal is justly regarded as a fitting emblem of the purity and resilience of the Marriage State. The ancients were reminded by the circle of eternity, as it is so fashioned to have neither beginning nor end; while gold is so everlasting that it cannot be tarnished by use or time. So may the union, at this time solemnized, be everlasting in its purity and more lasting that time itself.
Officiant hands the ring to the Groom, who places it on the Bride’s finger: Wear this ring forever, Bride, as a symbol of love and peace and of all that is unending.
Officiant hands the ring to the Bride, who places it on the Groom’s finger: Wear this ring forever, Groom, as a symbol of love and peace and of all that is unending.
#5 SECULAR EXCHANGE OF RINGS
Groom, place the ring on Bride’s finger and repeat after me:
I have for you a golden ring. It is made of precious metal, which symbolizes that your love is the most precious element in my life. The ring has no beginning and no ending which symbolizes that the covenant between us will never cease. I place it on your finger as a symbol of the vows which have made us husband and wife.
Bride, place the ring on Groom’s finger and repeat after me: I have for you a golden ring. It is made of precious metal, which symbolizes that I value your love above all else. The ring goes endlessly on, just as our love will endure forever. I place it on your finger as a symbol of the vows which have made us husband and wife.
#6 SECULAR EXCHANGE OF RINGS
From earliest time, the ring has been a symbol of wedded love. It is a perfect circle to symbolize the unending love you promise. Groom, take the ring which you have selected, place it on Bride's finger, and say to her these words: This ring I give you, in token and in pledge, of my constant faith and abiding love. Bride, take the ring which you have selected, place it on Groom's finger, and say to him these words: This ring I give you, in token and in pledge, of my constant faith and abiding love.
#7 SECULAR EXCHANGE OF RINGS
Groom, repeat after me: Bride, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love. As it encircles your finger, may it remind you always that you are surrounded by my enduring love. Bride, repeat after me: Groom, I will wear it gladly and whenever I look at it I will remember this joyous day and the vows we've made. Bride, repeat after me: Groom, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love. As it encircles your finger, may it remind you always that you are surrounded by my enduring love. Groom, repeat after me: I will wear it gladly and whenever I look at it I will remember this joyous day and the vows we've made.
#8 SECULAR EXCHANGE OF RINGS
Bride, please take Groom’s hand. (she does, she puts the ring on his finger) and repeat these words to him: I give you now this wedding ring, a symbol of my unending love and devotion. May its presence on your hand serve always to remind you of my love.
Groom replies: I will wear it proudly. Groom, please take Bride’s hand. (he does, he puts the ring on her finger) and repeat these words to her: I give you now this wedding ring, a symbol of my unending love and devotion. May its presence on your hand serve always to remind you of my love.
Bride replies: I will wear it proudly.
#9 SECULAR EXCHANGE OF RINGS
Groom, repeat after me: With this ring, I wed you -- for today, for tomorrow and for all the tomorrows to come. Please wear it as a sign to all the world that you have chosen me to be your husband.
Bride, repeat after me: With this ring, I wed you -- for today, for tomorrow and for all the tomorrows to come. Please wear it as a sign to all the world that you have chosen me to be your wife.
#10 SECULAR EXCHANGE OF RINGS
Groom, repeat after me: Bride I have brought you a ring, the age-old symbol of love and fidelity. With it, I offer you my heart and soul as your husband. Will you accept? Bride: I accept with joy. (Groom places ring on her finger) Groom repeats: May its presence on your finger be a constant reminder of my love.
Bride, repeat after me: Groom, I have brought you a ring, the age-old symbol of love and fidelity. With it, I offer you my heart and soul as your wife. Will you accept? Groom: I accept with joy. (Bride places ring on his finger) Bride repeats: May its presence on your finger be a constant reminder of my love.
#11 SECULAR EXCHANGE OF RINGS
Groom, repeat after me: Because this ring is perfectly symmetrical it signifies the perfection of true love. As I place it on your finger, I give you all that I am and ever hope to be.
Bride, repeat after me: Because this ring has no end or beginning, the continuation of true love. As I place it on your finger, I give you all that I am and ever hope to be.
#12 SECULAR EXCHANGE OF RINGS
Groom, repeat after me: I give you now this ring and with it I give you my love. Bride: I accept the ring I accept your love. Groom, repeating: The ring is symbolic of all that is in my heart today. When you wear it, know that you are wearing an emblem of my love.
Bride, repeat after me: I give you now this ring and with it I give you my love. Groom: I accept the ring I accept your love. Bride, repeating: Just as the ring encircles your finger, going endlessly on, so will my love for you continue, year after year.
#13 SECULAR EXCHANGE OF RINGS
Each of you has rings for each other. Would you exchange them? As they are exchanging rings: As an everlasting reminder of this hour, and of the promise you have made to each other, these rings also speak of the oneness you now experience as husband and wife.
#14 SECULAR EXCHANGE OF RINGS
Groom, what do you bring as enduring evidence of your sincerity? Groom: I have brought a ring, the age-old symbol of love and marriage. Groom, place the ring on Bride’s finger and repeat after me: I hope it will serve as a visible reminder of my constant love and the promises we've just made. Bride, what do you bring as enduring evidence of your sincerity?
Bride: I also have brought a ring, symbolizing the infinity of love. Bride, place the ring on Groom’s finger and repeat after me May its presence on your finger remind you always of my love and of the promises we've made today.
#15 SECULAR EXCHANGE OF RINGS
Marriage is a state in which two people come together and create a union that is greater than the mere sum of two individuals. It is difficult to express in words the profound relationship that is love. What emblems do you have of your love and regard for one another? [Rings are handed to officiant.] From time immemorial, the circlet of metal has been an emblem of the sincerity and permanence of a couple's love and regard for one another and their union. As the precious metal turns again upon itself, so does a good marriage turn upon itself for its refreshment and renewal. Take these rings and exchange them in the spirit of love. Groom and Bride together, repeat after me: I give you this ring as token that I shall love you, in all times, in all places, and in all ways, forever.
# 16 SPIRITUAL EXCHANGE OF RINGS Groom, place the ring on Bride’s finger and repeat after me: With this ring, I thee wed. I accept thee as my wife, I endow thee with all my worldly goods, I acknowledge thee as my life partner. Thou art my beloved.
Bride, place the ring on Groom’s finger and repeat after me: With this ring, I thee wed. I accept thee as as my husband, I endow thee with all my worldly goods, I acknowledge thee as my life partner. Thou art my beloved.
# 17 SPIRITUAL EXCHANGE OF RINGS
The circle is the symbol of the sun, earth, and universe. It is the symbol of peace. Let this ring be the symbol of unity and peace in which your two lives are joined in one unbroken circle. Wherever you go, return unto one another and to your togetherness.
Groom, place the ring on Bride’s finger and repeat after me: I give you this ring to wear upon your hand as a symbol of our unity in steadfast love.
Bride, place the ring on Groom’s finger and repeat after me: I give you this ring to wear upon your hand as a symbol of our unity in steadfast love.
# 18 SPIRITUAL EXCHANGE OF RINGS
You have determined that you would seal your vows today by the exchanging of rings. The rings you give and receive this day are marvelous symbols of endless love. The rings are made of gold, a symbol of purity. May your thoughts towards one another be pure. The ring is an unbroken circle, having no end, so it is emblematic of the enduring and unending love you have for each other.
Groom, place the ring on Bride’s finger and repeat after me: I give this ring in remembrance of this hour, a symbol of love that is beautiful, endless and complete.
Bride, place the ring on Groom’s finger and repeat after me: I give this ring in remembrance of this hour, a symbol of love that is beautiful, endless and complete.
#19 SPIRITUAL EXCHANGE OF RINGS
What token of these pledges do you offer? Best man presents rings. Bless this act, that the intentions of this moment, symbolized by this visible act, shall be fulfilled through the days of their lives. Amen.
Groom, place the ring on Bride’s finger and repeat after me: With this ring, I thee wed, and pledge my faithful love.
Bride, place the ring on Groom’s finger and repeat after me: With this ring, I thee wed, and pledge my faithful love.
#20 SPIRITUAL EXCHANGE OF RINGS
Groom and Bride will now exchange rings. Please repeat these words after me: Groom: The vows we've made are invisible; the love we feel is invisible, too.
Bride: Our marriage is a joining of two spirits, a merging of our innermost souls.
Groom: Bride and I desire to have a visible, material sign of these inward and spiritual ties. We've chosen rings as the symbols we wish to wear.
Bride: When we give and receive these rings, we signify the giving and receiving of love. (They exchange rings.) Groom: Each day, as I wear this ring, I will renew the vows I've made. Bride: Each day, as I wear this ring, I will renew the vows I've made.
#21 CHRISTIAN EXCHANGE OF RINGS
Bless, O Lord, this ring, to be a sign of the vows by which this man and this woman have bound themselves to each other; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Creator, Savior, Loving Spirit, bless this couple who have committed themselves to each other in marriage and have come seeking your blessing. Surrounded by their families and friends, may they feel encircled by your love as well as theirs. Assure them of your presence in days of joy like this one and in days of sorrow, pain, and bereavement. Strengthen their relationship through all the tests of adversity and brighten it with a generous measure of happiness. Help them make their home a place where they love children and welcome friends. Spare them from interference by those who, through wanting to help, may intrude in what are the proper responsibilities of husband and wife, father and mother, and children. Make them good neighbors, doing for others what they would have others do for them. Teach us all to love each other as we love ourselves. The Groom says: I offer you this ring to wear as a symbol of our unity. The Bride says: I offer you this ring to wear as a symbol of our unity.
#22 CHRISTIAN EXCHANGE OF RINGS
Bless, O Lord, this ring to be a sign of the vows by which this man and this woman have bound themselves to each other; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The giver places the ring on the ring finger of the other's hand and says: I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you, in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
#23 SPANISH EXCHANGE OF RINGS
I give you this ring as a sign of our marriage.
With my body and soul I honor you.
All that I am I give to you.
And all that I have I share with you.
En Español
Yo te entrego este anillo como un simbolo de nuestro matrimonio.
Todo lo que soy te lo entrego
Y todo lo que tengo lo comparto contigo.
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