Below are a description of some of our Traditional Wedding Vows along with Specialty Ceremonies. Feel free to utilize the vows or specialty ceremonies. You may find one that is perfect for your wedding or the wedding planners at Flawless Weddings & Events, LLC will be delighted in assisting you with your selection.
Island Wedding Ceremony
Today is a day of celebration. We are here, surrounded by incredible beauty to celebrate life, love, and the beauty of relationships. But more importantly we are here to celebrate the relationship of two people who have come here to embark on an incredible journey and set sail for a wonderful life together.
It is such a blessing that the two of you have found each other in this world. Your hearts met and through your relationship unfolded vulnerable honesty, gentle caring, and that amazing thing we call love, which has bonded you for life.
The beauty of this marriage is that you will always continue to learn together and teach each other, to open each other to explore new ideas, to share life and bring out the very best in one another. You become freer by being together. Your worlds become larger and your options more abundant than what would have been alone. What could be more beautiful? What could be more fun?
The Exchange of Vows
Do you (groom) promise (bride) to be forever faithful and honest, to share with her your dreams and your fears, to cherish her for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health and to be forever close in your souls? groom:” I Do”
Do you (bride) promise (groom) to be forever faithful and honest, to share with him your dreams and your fears, to cherish him for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health and to be forever close in your souls? bride: ” I Do”
The Exchange of Rings
Let these rings, which you are about to exchange, serve to remind us that a circle is a symbol of the sun, the earth, and the universe.
It is a symbol of wholeness, peace and completeness. These rings are very special because they remind us that we are individuals yet we are not alone. Wear them to tell each other and the whole world that you are in love with the very special person wearing the other one. ( groom ) , place this ring on ( bride ) ‘s finger and while holding her hand repeat after me.
I, ( groom ) , give you this ring – and I give you my heart. May you feel surrounded by my love each time you look at your ring.
( bride ) , place this ring on ( groom ) ‘s finger and while holding his hand repeat after me.
I, ( bride ) , give you this ring – and I give you my heart. and as a sign to all that you are the one that I wish to share life’s journey with. May you feel surrounded by my love each time you look at your ring.
Sand Ceremony
“You have just sealed your relationship by the exchange of vows and rings. Here in the islands we also symbolize the unity of marriage with a sand ceremony by the pouring of two individual containers of sand into one. Each container represents all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will be ever be. As these containers of sand are poured into the third your lives will be joined together in marriage.”
Family Version of the Sand Ceremony
You have just sealed your relationship by the exchange of vows and rings. Here in the islands we also symbolize the unity of marriage with a sand ceremony by the pouring of individual containers of sand into one. However, this is not just a marriage of husband and wife – it is a marriage of a family. Each of these containers of sand represent the unique qualities and spirit that each one of you bring into this family. They represent all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. As they are poured into one container it symbolizes the unity and bond of your family.
Religious Island Ceremony
Christian Version
Today is a day of celebration. We are here, before God, surrounded by incredible beauty to celebrate life, love, and the beauty of relationships. But more importantly we are here to celebrate the relationship of two people who have come here to embark on an incredible journey and set sail for a wonderful life together.
It is such a blessing that the two of you have found each other in this world. Your hearts met and through your relationship unfolded vulnerable honesty, gentle caring, and that amazing thing we call love, which has bonded you for life.
The beauty of this marriage is that you will always continue to learn together and teach each other, to open each other to explore new ideas, to share life and bring out the very best in one another. You become freer by being together. Your worlds become larger and your options more abundant than what would have been alone. What could be more beautiful? What could be more fun?
Let Us Pray
Let us pray… O gracious and ever-living God, you have created us male and female in your image. Look mercifully upon this man and this woman who come to you seeking your blessing, and assist them with your grace that with true fidelity and steadfast love they may honor and keep the promises and vows they make here today; through Jesus Christ our savior. Amen.
***** Optional – First Corinthians 13:4 – Love is patient … (Let us know ahead of time if you would like to add this and if you would like a guest to read)
As Paul said in his letter to the Corinthians… Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
The Exchange of Vows
Do you (groom) promise (bride) before God to be forever faithful and honest, to share with her your dreams and your fears, to cherish her for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health and to be forever close in your souls? groom:” I Do”
Do you (bride) promise (groom) before God to be forever faithful and honest, to share with him your dreams and your fears, to cherish him for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health and to be forever close in your souls? bride: ” I Do”
The Exchange of Rings
Bless these rings, which you are about to exchange, and let them serve to remind you of the promises and vows you make today. It is a symbol of wholeness, peace and completeness. These rings are very special because they remind us that we are individuals yet we are not alone. Wear them to tell each other and the whole world that you are in love with the very special person wearing the other one. ( groom ), place this ring on (bride) ‘s finger and while holding her hand repeat after me.
I, (groom), give you this ring – and I give you my heart. May you feel surrounded by my love each time you look at your ring.
(bride) , place this ring on ( groom ) ‘s finger and while holding his hand repeat after me.
I, (bride), give you this ring – and I give you my heart. May you feel surrounded by my love each time you look at your ring.
Wedding Blessing
(bride) & (groom ) , as you continue on your journey with the Lord by your side …. live your lives with passion, compassion and excitement … play… dance … make footprints in the sand… sail in the gentleness of the winds… climb mountains together… laugh together…cry together…smile often … make life magical and extraordinary …be happy…. be silly… rejoice in the beauty of life … and from now on and into all of your tomorrows you will be partners in love for life.. remembering while sailing on the great sea of marriage to always be each other’s best friends.
Pronouncement of Marriage
Having witnessed the vows you have just made to each other, surrounded by your love, the sun, the tropical sea of the Caribbean, by the loving grace of God, and by the authority vested in me, upheld by the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands, I now pronounce you co-captains in life, best friends forever, and most of all husband and wife.
(groom), you may kiss your bride.
Island Vow Renewal Ceremony
Today is a day of celebration. We are here, on this Caribbean island, surrounded by incredible beauty to celebrate life, love, and the beauty of relationships. But more importantly we are here to celebrate the relationship of two people who have come here to continue on their incredible journey and set sail for a wonderful life together.
It is true gift when you find someone in this world that you wish spend the rest of your life with and marry. But it is a bigger blessing when after years of marriage you look at this person standing next to you and say you want to do all over again.
The beauty of this marriage, as you know, is that you always continue to learn together and teach each other, to open each other to explore new ideas, to share life and bring out the very best in one another. You become freer by being together. Your worlds become larger and your options more abundant than what would have been alone. What could be more beautiful? What could be more fun?
The Exchange of Vows
Do you, (groom), promise (bride) to be forever faithful and honest, to share with her your dreams and your fears, to continue to cherish her for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health and to be forever close in your souls? ( groom ) :” I Do”
Do you, ( bride ), promise ( groom ) to be forever faithful and honest, to share with him your dreams and your fears, to continue to cherish him for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health and to be forever close in your souls? (bride): ” I Do”
The Exchange of Rings
( you will take your wedding rings off before the ceremony )
Let these rings, which you are about to exchange, serve to remind us that a circle is a symbol of the sun, the earth, and the universe. It is a symbol of wholeness, peace and completeness. These rings are very special because they remind us that we are individuals yet we are not alone. Wear them to tell each other and the whole world that you are in love with the very special person wearing the other one. ( groom ), place this ring on (bride)’s finger and while holding her hand repeat after me.
I, (groom), give you this ring – and I give you my heart. May you feel surrounded by my love each time you look at this ring.
(bride), place this ring on (groom)’s finger and while holding his hand repeat after me.
I, (bride), give you this ring – and I give you my heart. May you feel surrounded by my love each time you look at this ring.
Same Sex Island Wedding Ceremony
Today is a day of celebration. We are here, surrounded by incredible beauty to celebrate life, love, and the beauty of relationships. But more importantly we are here to celebrate the relationship of two people who have come here to embark on an incredible journey and set sail for a wonderful life together.
It is such a blessing that the two of you have found each other in this world. Your hearts met and through your relationship unfolded vulnerable honesty, gentle caring, and that amazing thing we call love, which has bonded you for life.
The beauty of this marriage is that you will always continue to learn together and teach each other, to open each other to explore new ideas, to share life and bring out the very best in one another. You become freer by being together. Your worlds become larger and your options more abundant than what would have been alone. What could be more beautiful? What could be more fun?
The Exchange of Vows
Do you (groom/bride) promise (groom/bride) to be forever faithful and honest, to share with him/her your dreams and your fears, to cherish him/her for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health and to be forever close in your souls? groom/bride:” I Do”
Do you (groom/bride) promise (groom/bride) to be forever faithful and honest, to share with him/her your dreams and your fears, to cherish him/her for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health and to be forever close in your souls? bride/groom: ” I Do”
The Exchange of Rings
Let these rings, which you are about to exchange, serve to remind us that a circle is a symbol of the sun, the earth, and the universe. It is a symbol of wholeness, peace and completeness. These rings are very special because they remind us that we are individuals yet we are not alone. Wear them to tell each other and the whole world that you are in love with the very special person wearing the other one. ( groom/bride), place this ring on (groom/bride)’s finger and while holding his/her hand repeat after me.
I, (groom/bride) , give you this ring – and I give you my heart. May you feel surrounded by my love each time you look at your ring.
(bride), place this ring on (groom/bride)’s finger and while holding his/her hand repeat after me.
I, (bride/groom), give you this ring and I give you my heart. May you feel surrounded by my love each time you look at your ring.
