The officiant’s words of blessing and encouragement to the bride and groom as they prepare to tie the knot are an important part of a wedding ceremony. These sample readings offer heartwarming words to bless the couple’s future and encourage their new beginning. We hope they help you prepare for your sacred wedding ceremony.

Protestant minister wedding officiant

This is a truly blessed and beautiful day that God has given you. On behalf of the bride and groom, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the guests for taking time out of their busy lives to be here to celebrate their marriage. I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to their parents for raising them with love, and I pray that this day will be filled with the Lord’s grace and love as they become one and form a new family.
The groom, Mr. ○○○, is a young man who has lived his life faithfully with strong will and integrity. I would like to express my respect and gratitude to his parents, who have supported him until today. The bride, Ms. ○○○, is also a person with a warm heart and beautiful virtues, and we sincerely thank her parents for raising her with love and dedication to become the person she is today. I believe that this moment, when two people of such great character tie the knot in front of all the guests today, will mark a new beginning in their lives.
Marriage is a blessed union created by God, the beginning of a perfect love between a man and a woman. Marriage is like sailing together in the same boat. It is the true meaning of marriage to have a companion to go through the rough seas and the beautiful sunsets and the moments of laughter. And these two have come to rely on each other to begin their life together.
Love always requires gentleness and patience. It requires understanding and acceptance of each other’s inadequacies, and endless love and devotion. The bride and groom must now cherish each other and walk together with respect and consideration. As they travel the long journey of life together, their love tracks must remain firm and parallel, like two tracks supporting a train. As you grow and your love deepens, the tracks will become stronger and stronger.
Love is also about seeing the world with the mind of the Lord, and when you care for your family with gratitude and love in every moment, when you understand and serve the world and be a friend to each other, you can face each day as a new day filled with joy and peace. Today, you should remember that as a couple, you have become each other’s companions, and as a family called by God, you have a mission to be beautiful, loving light and salt in this world.
Marriage is not all happiness; there will be challenges, and there will be times when you will struggle with different ideas, but your love will grow deeper as you rely on God in those moments, and as you strengthen your love and faith in each other. Your highest goal in life is to grow together, to help each other on your journey to self perfection.
Finally, true happiness is not far away; it will be found in the eyes of love that you look at each other with in your hearts, in the small but precious joys that you find within this family. You will now live as a family, as a small unit of society, protecting and caring for each other. Home is a haven from the world, a place to recharge through love, and I ask you to remember this.
Today, on this sacred occasion, I congratulate Mr. and Mrs. ○○○ on taking their first steps as husband and wife, and I pray that God’s grace and blessings will fill their home.

Bride and groom wedding vows

From the moment you decide to get married, you are already a couple. Marriage is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life, and many people find a partner to share their lives with and start a new life through marriage. Why do people get married, and what do they do to make their marriage work?
First and foremost, people get married because they love each other. When you’re with someone you love, you feel secure in the knowledge that you have a lifelong partner with whom you can navigate this crazy world. It’s invaluable to have someone you can always count on, and it’s probably one of the most important reasons people choose to get married. But no matter how much you love your partner, you’re bound to have fights in your life. We feel bad talking about fights with brides and grooms as they start their lives, but it’s an unavoidable reality.
Marital fights aren’t just arguments, they’re part of the process of understanding each other. In the beginning, you come from different backgrounds and it takes time to adjust and understand each other. Fighting can make you lose sight of your love for each other, and it can build up resentment. But it’s through this process that you become a real couple. It’s important to remember the purpose of arguing at the end of the day: not to hurt the other person, but to argue wisely so that you can live well together. It’s only when couples fight that they come to a deeper understanding, slowly adapting to each other and making concessions that they become more like each other. In that sense, remember that smart fights are part of the process of maturing your relationship.
I believe that happiness is not just about being content with the way things are, but also about the expectation that life will be better in the future. When we are content and grateful for what we already have, we realize that happiness is within reach. Conversely, if we try to find happiness in things we don’t have yet, it can be difficult to feel truly happy when we do get them. So I hope you two will focus on the things you already have, the good things about each other, the time you spend together, and find happiness in the little things.
You’ve actually been a couple since the moment you decided to get married, and today’s wedding is just a formalized way to affirm that love and commitment to each other and to your family, friends, and acquaintances. As beautiful and sublime as you are as a couple, you’re still just a raw gemstone right now, and it will only become a shining jewel as you continue to discover, encourage, and refine each other’s strengths and grow together.
In closing, we hope that you will place these vows in a prominent place in your home, and that you will read them often to remind yourself of your initial commitment. As the years go by and your love for each other grows more familiar, and even when the going gets tough, this promise you made today will always be there to sustain you. It is our sincere wish that you and your bride and groom will start a family with the same warmth and happiness that you have today, and that you will always laugh together as your lifelong companions. Thank you.

Your wedding officiant for a harmonious and creative family

Good afternoon, first of all, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the bride and groom, their parents, and all their family members. On behalf of the Yang family, I would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to celebrate this new beginning in your lives. Today, as a senior in life, I would like to make a few remarks on the theme of “united and creative families”.
First, I hope that the bride and groom will respect and care for each other and build a harmonious family. Marriage is about two people from different backgrounds and experiences coming together with one goal: to create a new family. They now recognize and understand their different personalities and ways of life, and begin a new life together. Just as oxygen and hydrogen combine to form water, two people must now unite to form a loving union. A home is not just a place where you live together, but a “little society” where you interact with each other to create greater value. I hope you have the maturity to embrace and consider each other’s differences and respect those differences.
Secondly, we hope that the bride and groom will harmonize their dreams and realities at home. Marriage is a dream filled with happiness and love, but it is also a realistic part of life. As you go through life together, there will be unexpected challenges and conflicts. But that’s just part of marriage, and we hope that during these times, you’ll encourage and support each other rather than criticize each other’s shortcomings. Especially when it comes to your partner’s weaknesses and flaws, surround them with love. Filling each other’s gaps and growing together will add to the true meaning of marriage.
Third, always keep family harmony and filial piety in mind. Every parent in the world is devoted to their children and loves them unconditionally. We urge you, the bride and groom, to remember to honor your parents and reciprocate that love. Honoring and serving your parents will set a great example for your children, and it will become a family tradition and a warm tradition of love. Children who grow up in a loving and respectful home will learn to do the same, and will naturally carry on the values of family love. Remember, filial piety and family harmony are important traditions and values in their own right.
Finally, as you continue your marriage, I hope you will always appreciate each other and cherish each day. Appreciate every moment you have together, and recognize and share the little things in life that make your marriage richer. We sincerely wish you to be a couple who expresses respect and love for each other, and builds trust.
We wish them all the best in their future endeavors after today, and ask for the warm support and advice of all their family members to make their marriage last. Congratulations once again on your marriage, and I will conclude my remarks here, and thank you for listening to me for so long.

Wedding congratulations message (example of a pastor’s speech)

I congratulate you both on your marriage. May God’s great love and grace abound to the bride and groom, who have met in the will of the Lord and are here today. This is a special and precious day when you have chosen each other in the Lord as your life partner, and may the promise of this marriage fill you with blessings in all the days ahead.
Marriage is a precious covenant that God planned and blessed from the beginning of creation. In the book of Genesis, the Lord created Eve for Adam and joined them together as one flesh, with the plan that they would support each other and fulfill God’s good will together. In the same way, your marriage today is an eternal union that unites you as one in the Lord and makes you each other’s most precious companions in this world.
Marriage is a journey of accepting each other’s strengths and weaknesses as they are in the Lord, and sometimes rising above differences to become one in understanding and love. This is why two people from different backgrounds and personalities meet and walk the path together, and why they should be each other’s strength and support in times of joy and sorrow. I hope that in your marriage, you will be able to appreciate the little things, pray for each other, and fully embrace and fill each other’s needs.
The Bible says that love covers all transgressions. By loving and encouraging each other, not only for their strengths but also for their weaknesses, we hope that you will build a loving home. Marriage is a process of growing in faith, step by step, and sometimes it will require prayer and patience. We hope that you will pray for each other and overcome difficulties with faith. When you do, your home will be filled with joy and peace.
I also hope you never forget to thank and honor your parents. We want you to be grateful to your parents for bringing you to this point in your life and live a life that repays them. By honoring your parents, you will grow in reverence and love for God, and this reverence and love will naturally carry over into each other’s homes.
Finally, may you be a couple who praises each other, noticing and expressing the good in each other with love. Happiness in the home always starts with gratitude and praise. Positive words and attitudes make a home brighter and healthier, and strengthen the bonds between family members. When two people value each other every day, rejoice and recognize the good in each other, the love will grow deeper.
Once again, we pray that this marriage you have begun in the Lord will grow beautifully day by day and bring you both great joy and blessings. May the Lord always guide your paths, and may joy and love abound as you journey through life together. We wish you both the very best in your new beginning and congratulate you once again on your marriage.

Officiant offers encouragement and advice to the bride and groom

We are gathered here to celebrate the holy union of a good man and a good woman. On behalf of the bride and groom, I would like to thank all of you for coming to celebrate and witness the union of these two people. We would also like to ask for your blessings on the future of these two beautiful people.
Marriage is about two becoming one, a holy ceremony where two separate entities solemnly vow in front of candlelight to fuse together and become one. It is a moment where you promise to spend your life together, sharing joys and sorrows, no longer as “I” and “you” but as “we”. Marriage is also a journey where you grow together, step by step, as you work through each other’s shortcomings. It’s about respecting and understanding each other as a couple, and always finding new meanings for love.
Marriage isn’t just about happy days, it’s a journey, and it’s about growing stronger as you go through life’s ups and downs together. So now, bride and groom, be thankful that you have a partner who is not you and me, but us, who will share all the joys and difficulties with you with patience and courage. Sometimes you will grow to love each other even more by trying to see things from each other’s point of view, by trying to understand the other’s heart.
Marriage is a garden where you can become the other person and become more whole. In Israeli weddings, it is customary for the bride and groom to throw and break a glass in front of the officiant, signifying their commitment to letting go of the “old me” and being reborn as a new one. This commitment to understanding each other as a couple will deepen your love for a lifetime and lead to new discoveries every day.
Here is a bride and groom standing hand in hand today, ready to sow their seeds in the field called life. Let’s give them a round of applause for their courage to farm their love. The seeds of love need rain, wind, scorching sun, and sometimes even storms to grow, and in the process, a stronger, deeper love will blossom. In our lives, too, it’s important to realize that we don’t just have bright moments, but also dark times, difficult times, and lean on each other to get through them. When a bride and groom grow to believe in and support each other in this way, they will be able to overcome any adversity.
Marriage is a “ferryboat” that carries a woman and a man and rows them to God. Only when we row in unison does the boat move forward. Sometimes the winds will blow hard and the waters will be choppy, but through it all, you will grow deeper and deeper in your relationship. The voyage of life that you will make together, relying on each other, will bring you great joy and reward in the years ahead.
Most importantly, remember that love doesn’t have a reason, and simply loving and accepting the other person for who they are will be the greatest strength that will sustain your marriage. We wish the bride and groom the best of luck as they continue to be by each other’s side, and we wish them the best of luck as they continue to grow in love every day.
I have no doubt that the boat you are now on will carry your love for each other like a great river crossing, and I join the guests here in wishing you a lifetime of love, laughter, peace, and happiness, and I extend my heartfelt blessings to you. May your future together be filled with boundless love and happiness. Thank you.

What is marriage?

I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the bride and groom and their families on this beautiful day. We wish you a lifetime of health and happiness as you are joined in marriage here today. A wedding is an occasion for a bride and groom to publicly announce and celebrate their union in front of their family, friends, and many others. Today, they are embarking on a new chapter in their lives, and from now on, they are truly husband and wife, partners who care about and love each other.
Marriage is more than just two people pledging their love and becoming partners; it’s two people standing together at the starting line of a long-distance race. This race is not glamorous or easy, but rather a long journey that requires patience, understanding, and commitment to each other. There will be many twists and turns along the way, sometimes unexpected, sometimes difficult, and there will be hard moments, but walking through them all together is what marriage is all about. The bride and groom are now a team, and having joined hands at the start, they hope to reach the finish line smiling together.
Marriage is not sustained by love alone; the bride and groom need to be there for each other on the long journey ahead, sometimes as companions, sometimes as advisors, and other times as friends who share encouragement and comfort. When their faith in each other is strong, their marriage will grow and blossom like a tree with firm roots. A marriage is like a small sailboat sailing on the ocean of life. If you have complete trust and respect for your spouse, you will reach your destination safely, even if you encounter winds and hardships.
However, if the other person in that boat doesn’t respect and trust them, that boat can rock and turn into a hellish place of pain. In order for a couple to truly be one, they need to open up to each other, accept each other as they are, and respect each other in the little things of everyday life. They say that a couple is of one mind, but just because you’re married doesn’t mean you’re automatically of one mind. You can only truly be one as a couple when you’re constantly talking, communicating, and compensating for each other’s shortcomings.
The most important thing in a marriage is trust. Trust is the foundation of any relationship, and it’s the key to happiness. Once trust is broken, it’s never easy to get it back. Happiness isn’t a free gift that someone brings to you. It takes a lot of hard work, consistent effort, and constant respect and care for each other, even in the smallest things, for a couple to be happy with each other. Together, they should hold hands, share joys and sorrows, and be true companions who stand by each other in times of need. We sincerely hope that you will cherish the vows and promises of love you make today, and that you will always be by each other’s side, building a happy family.
I hope that the bride and groom will cherish the vows and promises of love that they have made today, and that they will always be each other’s steadfast companions and lead their families well. All the guests here join me in wishing you all the best for the future, and that your married life will always be filled with happiness and love.
This concludes my remarks, thank you.

Wedding officiant emphasizes the meaning of family

Today’s guests, the bride and groom ○○○ and the bride and groom ○○○, are standing here. Their faces lit up when they said their vows a moment ago. It’s a beautiful moment to see the love they’ve been cultivating come to fruition, and we, the officiant, are happy to celebrate it with the many guests who have gathered here.
But on such a joyous occasion, it’s important to remember. You owe it to your parents to raise you to stand here today as strong adults. The bride and groom may not fully understand the hard work their parents put in. They may take it for granted that they grew up with so much love and without difficulty, but many of the guests in this room today have witnessed that love and hard work.
Now they’re taking the first steps toward a family that will echo the path of their parents and support each other in the years to come. We want them to know that this isn’t just a ceremony, it’s filled with meaning as they welcome another family into the world, and we’d like to send them our warmest congratulations on this special start.
What is a family? A family is a home for life. A home of love and trust. No matter how turbulent the world may be, there should be warmth and stability within the confines of home. A place where you come home at the end of a long day to whispers of love and support. It’s the only place you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the world, and you wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. That’s why your home should be filled with respect and care, no matter what, and it should be the strongest fence you can lean on when times get tough.
When you create a family through marriage, it’s more than just one person coming together with another. You will now be each other’s friend, companion, and sometimes even our rock. Today is the first step in what will become the most authentic relationship in the world, and what you need most as you take that first step is understanding and respect for each other.
Marriage is a partnership that moves forward together. Life’s challenges, big and small, sometimes unexpected, will come, and you need to be there for each other, to share the joys and ease the pain. There will be times when misunderstandings will arise and we will see things in different ways, but the important thing is to understand the other person’s heart and trust that we are both working for the happiness of our family, we just have different ways of expressing it.
I also want you to live by a standard of honesty in your home. See each other as you are, and be honest about how you feel about each other. Don’t be afraid to say I love you or thank you. Don’t miss the little things, and when you’re happy, be genuinely happy and share those feelings. This honesty is perhaps the most important thing in a marriage. Always treat each other with respect and warmth, remembering that you are both important to each other.
Talk to each other often about your hopes, dreams, and aspirations for the future, no matter how small they may be. And live in the moment, remembering that today’s happiness belongs to today, and tomorrow’s happiness belongs to tomorrow. May you build a home filled with love, and may the happiness within it grow deeper as time passes.
I now join all the guests in blessing you both on your beautiful beginning, and may your home be forever warm and peaceful.

Short wedding ceremony officiant

I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Mr. ○○○, the groom, and Ms. ○○○, the bride. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to both of your parents for raising you so well to get you to this point today. I would also like to thank all of your guests for their willingness to be here to celebrate their new beginning.
Their love has been growing for eight long years. Today, through this ceremony, you have become each other’s spouses, and now you will embark on a new path in life together. As you take your first steps as husband and wife on this journey, I would like to offer a few words of encouragement.
Marriage is not just an extension of a long-standing relationship; it’s a leap into a new relationship of respect and care for each other as you share your life together. You may think you already know a lot about each other, but getting to know each other as a couple is just beginning. Beyond the time you’ve been together, you now need to make an effort to get to know and understand each other more deeply as a couple. Sometimes it can be easy to lean on your familiarity with each other and take the other for granted, to think you know everything, but don’t let familiarity fool you into missing out on new and valuable things.
Don’t assume that “my spouse will be this way or that way,” and keep a mindset of getting to know each other anew every day. Knowing your loved one is not the same as understanding them. A couple’s relationship grows stronger when they listen to each other in every moment and honor each other’s perspectives and feelings. Remember, the closer you are, the more you need to pay attention to each other, notice small changes, and try to understand.
May your marriage be even happier and more peaceful, with the blessings of everyone here today. May you always be as kind and considerate to each other as you are now, and may your home always be filled with harmony and warmth and love.
Thank you again for joining us on this special day, and this concludes the ceremony.

Officiant’s remarks to the bride and groom

First, let me extend my heartfelt congratulations to you both on your marriage. As a parent, there is nothing more gratifying than to see your children, whom you have spent so much time and effort raising, marry and start a family. The bride and groom have been brought up to this point by the love, sacrifice, and guidance of their parents, and now they are united as one. I would like to thank you both for the love and hard work you have poured into making this marriage possible, and I wish you both all the blessings in the world.
It is also very precious to see the new connections between the two families through the marriage of their children. Today, we are so proud to see the beautiful bond between the two families through their marriage. I have no doubt that this bond will bring happiness and harmony to both of you. I would like to thank all the guests who have traveled so far to be here today, and the officiant would like to greet you on behalf of the couple.
So, does this heavenly match make for a happy family? Marriage is a process in which two people’s lives are interwoven into one and they walk together in support of each other. Only by cherishing and nurturing this heaven-given bond can a happy and harmonious family be achieved. I would like to make a few requests to the two people who are starting a new life in front of you.
First and foremost, may you cherish the feelings of today, the vows of this moment, and this blessed occasion in your hearts for the rest of your lives. It is my fervent hope that you will never forget the sacred vows you have shared today and the sincerity of your hearts for the rest of your lives. For most of us, it’s easy to forget our initial feelings over time, and the resolve we had at the time fades. However, the bride and groom should always keep the promises they made today in mind as they enter into their marriage. There will be many times in your marriage when you’ll find yourself at a crossroads, and I hope you’ll be able to remind each other of your commitment and encourage each other to stay the course.
Second, I hope that we always live in a state of gratitude. We all grow up with a lot of love and support, especially from our parents, and it’s hard to put into words how noble that is. Being grateful for that love and support will make you more humble and help you grow into a more giving person. I hope the bride and groom will remember to be grateful for each other in their future life together. Appreciate each other’s smallest gestures, and as this appreciation grows, their relationship will deepen. It’s not just about giving because of what you’ve received, it’s about being willing to give love and care first, and when you do, your home will shine warm and beautiful.
Third, marriage is about recognizing and respecting each other’s differences. Through marriage, the bride and groom begin the process of truly becoming “one” with each other, respecting each other’s individuality and personality. Marriage is like a marathon, where two people run hand-in-hand toward a goal together. It’s a long, never-ending journey, where they need each other to support them, to share their joys and sorrows. It can be hard and exhausting at times, but it’s our sincere hope that the bride and groom will lean on each other and be each other’s encouragement and comfort along the long road of life.
Finally, as they embark on the important journey of starting a new family, we hope that the elders of both families will keep a watchful eye on them and offer warmth and advice when needed. In many ways, we wish the bride and groom well as they embark on this new chapter of their lives.
Today, as they embark on a new beginning, we hope that this place where they are united in love and trust will be cherished in their hearts forever. I conclude my remarks by wishing you both happiness and good fortune in your future endeavors.

University Professor Wedding Officiant

Good afternoon, everyone. On behalf of the bride and groom and their parents, I would like to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to be here to celebrate their marriage. I am the college professor who taught the bride and groom. Today, I’d like to share a few words with you, not in the capacity of a former teacher, but simply as someone who has experienced life a little more than you have, which I hope will help you both in your happy future.
First of all, marriage is the consummation of love and the beautiful beginning of a new journey for two people together. The bride and groom standing here today have traveled many different paths before finding each other, and now that they have each other as their partner in life’s journey, we sincerely wish them the best of luck in the new journey they are about to embark on, and enrich their lives together.
The most important virtue in a marriage is communication. It’s the foundation of a strong relationship, and it’s one of the greatest ways to deepen your understanding of each other. But it’s not just about talking back and forth; it’s about trying to understand what the other person is saying. In this regard, have you ever heard of the game “of course?” It was introduced on an entertainment program, and I was struck by it because what I thought was just an entertainment program was actually teaching me how to have a good conversation.
The “of course” game is based on the Mirroring dialog method. Mirroring is a method of conversation in which you repeat what the other person says in a mirror image, while respecting their feelings and thoughts. By repeating the other person’s words verbatim, you’re able to understand where they’re coming from and better grasp the meaning behind their words. In fact, one performer told us that after playing this game, she learned how to read the other person’s mind and gained a deeper understanding of their feelings. We believe that if you use this conversation technique in your marriage, you and your partner will deepen your understanding and affection for each other.
Marriages aren’t always smooth sailing, and even families that have been together since birth have conflicts, and now that you’ve grown up in very different environments, it’s going to take even more effort to understand each other. When misunderstandings and conflicts arise, the conversations you’ve had and your understanding of each other will bring you back together. We also hope that you’ll often remind yourself of the vows you made at the beginning of your marriage, which can be easy to forget over time.
When you both strive to fulfill your responsibilities as partners, your marriage becomes more than just two people living together; it becomes a way to add deep meaning to each other’s lives. Even if it’s just 20 minutes a day, hold hands, make eye contact, and have heartfelt conversations – these habits will deepen your trust in each other and keep you a loving couple for the rest of your lives.
Couples are mirrors of each other, and when you care and respect your partner, it’s reflected back to you. As you work through conflicts and build understanding, your love will grow stronger and deeper. I wish you both a lifelong partnership where you can always rely on each other to keep each other happy as you go through the journey ahead.
Finally, we wish you all the blessings of a loving marriage, and we hope that you will fulfill the precious promise of marriage and be a source of strength and joy to each other in all the days to come. Yours truly