Non-Denominational Protestant (1) There are many Protestant churches throughout America that don't have an affiliation with a specific denomination. Here are some examples of traditional nondenominational vows:
The minister says: "Will you have this woman to be your wedded wife, to live together in holy matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, and forsaking all others, be faithful to her as long as you both shall live?"
The groom answers: "I do."
The vows are then repeated for the bride.
Or, the minister makes this statement:
"This celebration is an outward token of a sacred and inward union of the hearts which the Church does bless and the State makes legal -- a union created by loving purpose and kept by abiding will."
The minister then asks the bride and groom:
"Is it in this spirit and for this purpose that you have come here to be joined together?"
The bride and groom reply:
"Yes, I have."
The couple says these vows from memory or repeats after the officiant:
"I take you to be my wedded wife/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 do us part. This is my solemn vow. According to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I plight you my troth."
Non-Denominational Protestant (2)"I, _____, take thee, _____, to be my wedded husband/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 do us part, according to God's holy ordinance: and thereto I pledge thee my faith."
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