HONORING THE WOMEN IN OUR LIVES
(mothers, grandmothers, aunts, any woman)
As Bride and Groom begin this journey together, they would like to thank the women in their lives. Their gratitude is expressed through these words.
To the women on our journey
Who showed us the ways to go and ways not to go,
Whose strength and compassion held up a torch of light
and beckoned us to follow,
To the women on our journey
Who showed us how to love and how not to live,
Whose grace, success and gratitude lifted us into the fullness
of surrender to God,
To the women on our journey
Who showed us what we are and what we are not,
Whose love, encouragement and confidence held us tenderly
and nudged us gently,
To these women we say bless you and thank you from the
depths of our hearts,
for we have found happiness
through your joy and through your sacrifice.
(Present Flowers or gift to the women)
REMEMBERING LOVED ONES
Those who could not make it here physically are surely here in spirit to celebrate this moment with Groom and Bride. Two places of honor in the front row are to welcome and honor the spirits of ___________________________________.
They can also be mentioned by name in the Blessing or Wedding Prayer.