The Presentation of the Bride (and or Groom!) During Your Wedding Ceremony
Who gives this woman to be married? Who presents this woman to be married? May I have your blessing on thi marriage? In the past wedding season I have had less brides "presented or given in marriage" and more couples asking for the blessing from their parents. Many couples are finding it nice to include their parents, and even their guests in this. It shows more equality for the bride and groom and it gives the grooms parents a role equal to the brides parents. But don't worry, if you have always dreamed of your father walking you down the aisle and giving you away I am more than happy to accommodate! It's tradition!! (You can also do both!)
It's a Jewish custom for both parents to walk the bride and the groom down the aisle. You don't have to be Jewish to do that. LGBTQ are always welcome at Marry Me In Indy! so i f you are a groom and you want your parents to give your away - no worries! There is tradition, but there is also really no right or wrong. I want you to get married your way.
It's a Jewish custom for both parents to walk the bride and the groom down the aisle. You don't have to be Jewish to do that. LGBTQ are always welcome at Marry Me In Indy! so i f you are a groom and you want your parents to give your away - no worries! There is tradition, but there is also really no right or wrong. I want you to get married your way.
Presentation of the Bride 1
It's a classic!
Who gives this woman to be married?
Father: "Her mother and I do." Or, "I do." Or, "We do."
This can be changed to suit the situation. It's all good! It might be your mother, father, stepfather and stepmother, foster parents... it takes a village.
Who gives this woman to be married?
Father: "Her mother and I do." Or, "I do." Or, "We do."
This can be changed to suit the situation. It's all good! It might be your mother, father, stepfather and stepmother, foster parents... it takes a village.
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Presentation of the Bride 2
Who Presents this woman to be married?
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Presentation of the Bride 3
Who presents this woman to be married to this man?
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Presentation of the Bride 4
I’ve never met a father who was willing to give up his daughter, so instead I ask, do I have your blessing for this marriage?
Presentation of the Bride and Groom 5
The marriage of Bride and Groom is more than just the union of two people in love. It’s also the joining of two families, of two sets of friends and of two patterns of life.
Who stands with this woman in support and blessing of this marriage?
Parents: We do.
Who stands with this man in support and blessing of this marriage?
Parents: We do.
Who stands with this woman in support and blessing of this marriage?
Parents: We do.
Who stands with this man in support and blessing of this marriage?
Parents: We do.
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Presentation of the Bride and Groom 6
Who presents this woman and this man to be married to each other?
All parents say, “We do.”
All parents say, “We do.”
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Presentation of the Bride and Groom 7
The marriage of Bride and Groom brings together two different families and their two unique story lines. Today, a new chapter in their lives begins to unfold. Although this relationship was formed out of the love these two have found in each other, their marriage will ultimately be blessed by the support of their families. At this time, I formally ask for that blessing.
Groom’s Mother and father, Name and Name, do you offer this couple your goodwill?
Do you welcome Bride as a member of your family and give her your love and affection? Parents: We do.
Bride’s Mother and Father, Name and Name, do you offer this couple your goodwill? Do you welcome Groom as a member of your family and give him your love and affection? Parents: We do.
All of you here present, As these two people join together in marriage, they ask for the support and love of not only their families, but of their friends as well. On this day, they ask that you be more than only Friends, family and honored guests, will you recognize this special union as well? Welcoming the marriage of Bride and Groom into your lives? If so, please say, “we will.”
Groom’s Mother and father, Name and Name, do you offer this couple your goodwill?
Do you welcome Bride as a member of your family and give her your love and affection? Parents: We do.
Bride’s Mother and Father, Name and Name, do you offer this couple your goodwill? Do you welcome Groom as a member of your family and give him your love and affection? Parents: We do.
All of you here present, As these two people join together in marriage, they ask for the support and love of not only their families, but of their friends as well. On this day, they ask that you be more than only Friends, family and honored guests, will you recognize this special union as well? Welcoming the marriage of Bride and Groom into your lives? If so, please say, “we will.”
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