Thank you to guests and acknowledgement of loved ones who have passed
Not everyone includes this in their ceremony, however many couples like to begin their ceremony with a thank you to their guests and acknowledge loved ones who have passed
Let me know if you will have guests joining on video chat such as Zoom, or FaceTime
and I will be sure to also thank them for joining us.
All acknowledgements can be mixed/matched and personalized to fit your desires.
Let me know if you will have guests joining on video chat such as Zoom, or FaceTime
and I will be sure to also thank them for joining us.
All acknowledgements can be mixed/matched and personalized to fit your desires.
A) On behalf of the bride and groom (brides/grooms) I would like to thank each one of you for sharing this happiest of days with them. They also take this opportunity to remember, with love, those who are no longer with us. They are always in our hearts.
B) _____ and ___ would like to thank you, their family and friends for honoring them with your presence today, surrounding them with your love and choosing to celebrate this memorable day with them. They also take this opportunity to remember, with love, those who are no longer with us. They are always in our hearts.
C) _____ and ___ would like to thank each one of you for sharing this happiest of days with them. They would also like to acknowledge loved ones who are no longer physically with us but are here with us in spirit this evening as we celebrate this joyous occasion.
D) This is a day that _____ and ___ will always treasure, so it is with deep gratitude in their hearts that they thank you, their family and their friends for making this special day even greater by sharing it with them. They also take this opportunity to remember, with love, those who are no longer with us. They are always in our hearts.
E) On behalf of _____ and ___ I would like to say a sincere Thank You!
Whether you’ve traveled near or far, they are grateful you have chosen to celebrate this special day with them. They also take this opportunity to remember, with love, those who are no longer with us. They are always in our hearts.
F) This is a special time of celebration and joy that _____ and ___will forever remember, and because of this, they are thankful and delighted that you are here to share in their happiness. They also take this opportunity to remember, with love, those who are no longer with us. They are always in our hearts.
G) On behalf of the bride and groom (brides/grooms) I would like to say a sincere Thank You!
Whether you’ve traveled near or far, they are grateful you have chosen to celebrate this special day with them. _____ and ___also take this opportunity to remember, with love, those who are no longer with us. They are always in our hearts.
H) On behalf of the bride and groom (brides/grooms) I would like to thank each one of you for sharing this happiest of days with them. They would also like to acknowledge those who are here in spirit today, especially __________ , _________ whose love and support always be remembered and cherished.
I) On behalf of the bride and groom (brides/grooms), I would like to express thanks and gratitude to you, and to all those very important persons involved in their lives that are not with us physically but remain with us spiritually in our hearts. For it is love, strength, support, and encouragement of all these friends and family that has helped to carry _____ and ___ to this glorious day. The love that is shared and expressed here today is inseparably joined to the love that has created and molded their unique lives.
J) On behalf of _____ and ___, thank you for being here today. It is the love, strength, support, and encouragement of all these family and friends that has helped to carry____ and ___ to this day. You have watched them grow up, gone to school with them, worked with them…the love that you have given them is woven into who they are, and has prepared them to be at their best for each other as they join their lives in marriage.They also take this opportunity to remember, with love, those who are no longer with us. They are always in our hearts.
K) Although today is a celebration of love. It is also a celebration of family and friends.
_____ and ___ are thankful for the support of friends and family throughout their time together. Being able to share this day with you surrounded by love, is a treasured blessing. In witnessing this ceremony today, we have been given the opportunity to share not only in the joy of _____ and ___'s love but also to reaffirm and appreciate the love and the friendships that we experience in our own lives.
L)_____ and ___ are pleased that their dearest family and friends have come to witness their exchange of wedding vows. Each one of you have been important in their lives, and they look forward to your love and support in the future as they begin life as husband and wife. The bride and groom also wish to acknowledge family members and friends who are no longer with us physically, but whose gifts of love over the years will always be cherished and remembered.
B) _____ and ___ would like to thank you, their family and friends for honoring them with your presence today, surrounding them with your love and choosing to celebrate this memorable day with them. They also take this opportunity to remember, with love, those who are no longer with us. They are always in our hearts.
C) _____ and ___ would like to thank each one of you for sharing this happiest of days with them. They would also like to acknowledge loved ones who are no longer physically with us but are here with us in spirit this evening as we celebrate this joyous occasion.
D) This is a day that _____ and ___ will always treasure, so it is with deep gratitude in their hearts that they thank you, their family and their friends for making this special day even greater by sharing it with them. They also take this opportunity to remember, with love, those who are no longer with us. They are always in our hearts.
E) On behalf of _____ and ___ I would like to say a sincere Thank You!
Whether you’ve traveled near or far, they are grateful you have chosen to celebrate this special day with them. They also take this opportunity to remember, with love, those who are no longer with us. They are always in our hearts.
F) This is a special time of celebration and joy that _____ and ___will forever remember, and because of this, they are thankful and delighted that you are here to share in their happiness. They also take this opportunity to remember, with love, those who are no longer with us. They are always in our hearts.
G) On behalf of the bride and groom (brides/grooms) I would like to say a sincere Thank You!
Whether you’ve traveled near or far, they are grateful you have chosen to celebrate this special day with them. _____ and ___also take this opportunity to remember, with love, those who are no longer with us. They are always in our hearts.
H) On behalf of the bride and groom (brides/grooms) I would like to thank each one of you for sharing this happiest of days with them. They would also like to acknowledge those who are here in spirit today, especially __________ , _________ whose love and support always be remembered and cherished.
I) On behalf of the bride and groom (brides/grooms), I would like to express thanks and gratitude to you, and to all those very important persons involved in their lives that are not with us physically but remain with us spiritually in our hearts. For it is love, strength, support, and encouragement of all these friends and family that has helped to carry _____ and ___ to this glorious day. The love that is shared and expressed here today is inseparably joined to the love that has created and molded their unique lives.
J) On behalf of _____ and ___, thank you for being here today. It is the love, strength, support, and encouragement of all these family and friends that has helped to carry____ and ___ to this day. You have watched them grow up, gone to school with them, worked with them…the love that you have given them is woven into who they are, and has prepared them to be at their best for each other as they join their lives in marriage.They also take this opportunity to remember, with love, those who are no longer with us. They are always in our hearts.
K) Although today is a celebration of love. It is also a celebration of family and friends.
_____ and ___ are thankful for the support of friends and family throughout their time together. Being able to share this day with you surrounded by love, is a treasured blessing. In witnessing this ceremony today, we have been given the opportunity to share not only in the joy of _____ and ___'s love but also to reaffirm and appreciate the love and the friendships that we experience in our own lives.
L)_____ and ___ are pleased that their dearest family and friends have come to witness their exchange of wedding vows. Each one of you have been important in their lives, and they look forward to your love and support in the future as they begin life as husband and wife. The bride and groom also wish to acknowledge family members and friends who are no longer with us physically, but whose gifts of love over the years will always be cherished and remembered.
These next two include a special thank you to the parents
M) ____ and ____ would like to begin this ceremony by thanking their parents who have taught them the true meaning of love and commitment. They thank you for your unconditional love and support that you have always provided them. The bride and groom (brides/grooms) wish to extend a sincere thank you to their family and friends as well. They are so happy to share this special day with all of you and feel truly blessed to be surrounded with so much love and support. _____ and ___ also take this opportunity to remember, with love, those who are no longer with us. They are always in our hearts.
N) On behalf of the bride and groom I would like to thank each one of you for celebrating with them today as they begin their life together as husband and wife. (as partners in marriage) _____ and ___ feel truly blessed to have their family and friends here with them on this very special day of joy and celebration. They are especially grateful to our families (or substitute parents), for the love, support and guidance that you have shown to them throughout their lives. _____ and ___ also take this opportunity to remember, with love, those who are no longer with us. They are always in our hearts.
M) ____ and ____ would like to begin this ceremony by thanking their parents who have taught them the true meaning of love and commitment. They thank you for your unconditional love and support that you have always provided them. The bride and groom (brides/grooms) wish to extend a sincere thank you to their family and friends as well. They are so happy to share this special day with all of you and feel truly blessed to be surrounded with so much love and support. _____ and ___ also take this opportunity to remember, with love, those who are no longer with us. They are always in our hearts.
N) On behalf of the bride and groom I would like to thank each one of you for celebrating with them today as they begin their life together as husband and wife. (as partners in marriage) _____ and ___ feel truly blessed to have their family and friends here with them on this very special day of joy and celebration. They are especially grateful to our families (or substitute parents), for the love, support and guidance that you have shown to them throughout their lives. _____ and ___ also take this opportunity to remember, with love, those who are no longer with us. They are always in our hearts.
Light a candle for loved ones who have passed:
O) _____ and ___ would like to thank each one of you for sharing this happiest of days with them. They would also like to acknowledge loved ones who are no longer physically with us but are here with us in spirit this evening as we celebrate this joyous occasion. We especially acknowledge (say loved ones name/names) whose gifts of love and support will always be remembered and cherished. A flame, representing their/his/her honorable lives, will burn for the day in recognition and memory of these much missed, well remembered, loved ones.
Or do not name names:
P) _____ and ___ would like to thank each one of you for sharing this happiest of days with them. They would also like to acknowledge loved ones who are no longer physically with us but are here with us in spirit this evening as we celebrate this joyous occasion. A flame, representing their/his/her honorable lives, will burn for the day in recognition and memory of these much missed, well remembered, loved ones.
Include a moment of silence for loved ones who have passed:
Q) This event is shared, if in a different way, by those who have passed beyond this life. Their roles in the lives of _____ and ___ are gratefully remembered and honored as we witness this joyous event. Join with us, in fond memory of all these people, and in particular ______ and _______. In their memory, let us be silent together. (Moment of silence…….).Thank you
R) _____ and ___ are pleased that so many family and friends have come to witness their exchange of wedding vows. Each one of you have been important in their lives, and they look forward to your love and support in the future as they begin life as a married couple (or husband and wife) _______ and _____ also wish to acknowledge family members and friends who are no longer with us physically, but whose gifts of love and friendship over the years will always be cherished and remembered. We are certain they are here today in spirit. In their memory, let us be silent together. (Moment of silence) Thank you.
O) _____ and ___ would like to thank each one of you for sharing this happiest of days with them. They would also like to acknowledge loved ones who are no longer physically with us but are here with us in spirit this evening as we celebrate this joyous occasion. We especially acknowledge (say loved ones name/names) whose gifts of love and support will always be remembered and cherished. A flame, representing their/his/her honorable lives, will burn for the day in recognition and memory of these much missed, well remembered, loved ones.
Or do not name names:
P) _____ and ___ would like to thank each one of you for sharing this happiest of days with them. They would also like to acknowledge loved ones who are no longer physically with us but are here with us in spirit this evening as we celebrate this joyous occasion. A flame, representing their/his/her honorable lives, will burn for the day in recognition and memory of these much missed, well remembered, loved ones.
Include a moment of silence for loved ones who have passed:
Q) This event is shared, if in a different way, by those who have passed beyond this life. Their roles in the lives of _____ and ___ are gratefully remembered and honored as we witness this joyous event. Join with us, in fond memory of all these people, and in particular ______ and _______. In their memory, let us be silent together. (Moment of silence…….).Thank you
R) _____ and ___ are pleased that so many family and friends have come to witness their exchange of wedding vows. Each one of you have been important in their lives, and they look forward to your love and support in the future as they begin life as a married couple (or husband and wife) _______ and _____ also wish to acknowledge family members and friends who are no longer with us physically, but whose gifts of love and friendship over the years will always be cherished and remembered. We are certain they are here today in spirit. In their memory, let us be silent together. (Moment of silence) Thank you.
Say a prayer for loved ones who have passed:
S) Here is an example of a prayer I have said at the beginning of the ceremony-after the greeting for a bride whose mother had passed. It can be tailored to your wishes:
As many of you know the bride’s mother, (her name here), has passed away,
And, (bride’s name here), although death has separated you physically, Faith and love have bound you eternally.
Though we cannot see her, we know she is here.
Though we cannot touch her, we feel the warmth of her smile as we celebrate the beginning of this new chapter in your lives.
Today we pause to reflect upon those who have shaped our Character,
Molded our spirits and touched our hearts.
We are reminded of shared memories,
And the everlasting impact your mom has made upon your life.
If you have a friend or family member who could not make your wedding ceremony due to being in the military and are currently deployed, or for health reasons, and you would like to include an acknowledgement or prayer for them let me know I will be happy to send you some wording choices.
S) Here is an example of a prayer I have said at the beginning of the ceremony-after the greeting for a bride whose mother had passed. It can be tailored to your wishes:
As many of you know the bride’s mother, (her name here), has passed away,
And, (bride’s name here), although death has separated you physically, Faith and love have bound you eternally.
Though we cannot see her, we know she is here.
Though we cannot touch her, we feel the warmth of her smile as we celebrate the beginning of this new chapter in your lives.
Today we pause to reflect upon those who have shaped our Character,
Molded our spirits and touched our hearts.
We are reminded of shared memories,
And the everlasting impact your mom has made upon your life.
If you have a friend or family member who could not make your wedding ceremony due to being in the military and are currently deployed, or for health reasons, and you would like to include an acknowledgement or prayer for them let me know I will be happy to send you some wording choices.
~Simple Thank you to guests: (No mention of loved ones who have passed)~
T). This is a special time of celebration and joy that _____and ___will forever remember, and because of this, they are thankful and delighted that you are here to share in their happiness.
T). This is a special time of celebration and joy that _____and ___will forever remember, and because of this, they are thankful and delighted that you are here to share in their happiness.
