The Cherished Moment service is provided for couples who wish to get married in a private, intimate ceremony. You may have a reading provided by Pastor Jack or a family member or friend, personal statements, and an optional unity ceremony.
This service is ideal if you only plan on having a couple of witnesses, a small gathering of guests, and no formal processional. Intimate ceremonies are generally conducted in homes, backyards, parks, and restaurants. The fee for this ceremony starts at $175 for ceremonies within Rochester, NY.
Special Package Deal - Intimate Ceremony (best man & maid of honor only, 20 people or fewer total) at Henrietta United Church of Christ starting at $300, church rental fee included! Contact Pastor Jack at 585-324-0230 for details.
Elopement Package at Edward Harris B&B
The Cherished Moment Ceremony
We are gathered here today to celebrate the love shared and to bear witness to the vows of marriage exchanged between (Bride and Groom).
(Bride and Groom) do you come here today, freely and of your own accord, to be joined together lawfully as husband and wife?
(Response)I do.
Reading
The Exchange of Personal Affections
The Vows
Do you (Groom/Bride) take (Bride/Groom) to be your lawfully wedded (wife/husband),
to have and to hold from this day forward,
for better or for worse
for richer and for poorer
in sickness and in health
to love and to cherish
for as long as you both shall live?
(Response)I do.
The Exchange of Rings
(Bride/Groom), please place (Groom's/Bride's) ring on (his/her) left ring finger, and repeat after me:
With this ring
I thee wed.
Unity Candle (or other Unity Ceremony)
Having made your pledge and exchanged rings before me and these witnesses, by the authority vested in me by the State of NY, I now pronounce you husband and wife.
You may kiss the bride.
If you wish to have a full traditional or personalized ceremony see the Traditional and Custom wedding service pages.
Contact Pastor Jack
for more information.
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