Non-Denominational Protestant (3) Minister says to the groom: "_____, wilt thou have ____ to be thy wedded wife, to live together after God's ordinance, 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?"
Groom says, "I will."
Then Minister says to the bride: "______, wilt thou have _____ to be thy wedded husband, to live together after God's ordinance, in the holy estate of matrimony? Wilt thou obey him, and serve him, love, 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?"
Bride says, "I will."
Non-Denominational Protestant (4)The minister says to the groom: "_____, will you take _____ to be your wedded wife, to live together after God's ordinance in the holy relationship of marriage? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and cherish her in sickness and in health, be true and loyal to her, as long as you both shall live?"
The groom answers, "I will."
Then, the minister addresses the bride: "_____, will you take _____ to be your wedded husband, to live together after God's ordinance in the holy relationship of marriage? Will you love, honor and cherish him in sickness and in health, be true and loyal to him, as long as you both shall live?"
The bride answers, "I will."
When reciting the following nondenominational Protestant vows, the bride and groom hold right hands, face each other and repeat after the officiant:
Groom: "_____, I now take you to be my wedded wife, to live together after God's ordinance in the holy relationship of marriage. I promise to love and comfort you, honor and keep you, and forsaking all others, I will be yours alone as long as we both shall live."
Bride: "_____, I now take you to be my wedded husband, to live together after God's ordinance in the holy relationship of marriage. I promise to love you and obey you, honor and keep you, and forsaking all others, I will be yours alone as long as we both shall live."
(If you do not want to use the word "obey," discuss it with your minister.)
These are just some of the vows used in nondenominational Protestant wedding ceremonies. There are others.
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