Fast and Fun Wedding Ceremony Script
Introduction
OFFICIANT (to congregation):
Family, friends, others who are not quite sure why they’re here, welcome and please be seated
quickly.
_________ and _________ have requested a short wedding ceremony and as I don’t want to
disappoint, let’s not dilly dally!
It’s traditional for the officiant, me, to give a speech about love and commitment and two hearts
becoming one, which is medically speaking extremely dangerous, but in the interest of time let me
just say: Love, compassion, friendship, playfulness, kindness, stuff like that. Try your best to do all
those things as much as you can.
And now let’s zoom past all the boring stuff and get right to the “I do” part.
Declaration of Intent
OFFICIANT (to _________):
You want this guy/gal/person as your husband/wife/partner? To cherish and hold and all the other
things they say in the movies?
_________: I do.
OFFICIANT (to _________):
You want this guy/gal/person to be your husband/wife/partner? To cherish and hold and all the
other things they say in the movies?
_________: I do.
Vow/Ring Exchange
OFFICIANT (to congregation):
Present the rings...quick before they depreciate in value even more!
Rings are circles, so are donuts, hula hoops and trampolines. What I’m trying to say is let these
rings, not only be a symbol of your love for one another but also a reminder to be sweet, have fun
and make sure to jump on trampolines every once in a while, together.
(Here, couple may read their pre-written vows as they exchange rings).
Closing Statement
OFFICIANT (to congregation):
I can understand why _________ and _________ were in a rush. You can tell they are so in love they
just wanted to be married ASAP! I get it.
OFFICIANT (to couple):
But in this mad dash world with thousands of things demanding your attention 24/7, don’t forget
to slow down every once in a while. Enjoy each other – and your new, wonderful life together.
Pronouncement
OFFICIANT (to congregation):
By the power vested in me by the Universal Life Church, yada, yada, yada, I am pleased as punch
to officially introduce Mr./Mrs./Mx. and Mr./Mrs./Mx. ___________.
You may now kiss... and please, take your time.