Sample Wedding Ceremony Scripts by ULC Officiants

Looking for the perfect wedding officiant script? Our collection of sample wedding ceremony officiant scripts, written by experienced ULC ministers and used for real weddings, offers a variety of styles to suit any couple's needs. If you’d like to submit a wedding script to be included in this catalog, please email it to outreach@ulc.org.

Want to create your own script? Use our Wedding Script Generator to personalize a wedding ceremony officiant script tailored to your specific needs.

Need guidance on how to officiate a wedding? Explore our minister training resources to complement these officiant scripts.

A gentleman is about to stomp on a wine glass
Wedding Ceremony

Breaking of the Glass

This traditional wedding officiant script incorporates the Jewish custom of breaking the glass, symbolizing the fragility of life and the commitment of marriage.
A minister performing an outdoor wedding ceremony on a waterfront.
Wedding Ceremony

Celtic Blessing

A wedding ceremony officiant script rooted in Celtic tradition, this blessing emphasizes unity, earth-centered spirituality, and ancient symbolism.
A close-up of a couple celebrating partaking in a handfasting ceremony.
Wedding Ceremony

Astaru Handfasting

This Norse-themed wedding officiant script features a handfasting ritual that symbolizes binding two lives together.
Two ladies about to embrace after celebrating the union of their families.
Wedding Ceremony

Blended Family

This wedding ceremony officiant script is designed to unite not just two partners, but their children and families as well. It emphasizes love, inclusivity, and commitment to the family unit.
A newlywed couple jumping over a broom that's been decorated.
Wedding Ceremony

Jumping the Broom

A culturally rich officiant script celebrating the symbolic act of broom jumping. This ritual marks sweeping away the past and leaping into a new life together.
A minister performing a spiritual outdoor wedding ceremony for a bilingual couple.
Wedding Ceremony

Spiritual Bilingual (English Version)

This spiritual bilingual wedding script is available in both English and Spanish, delivering a heartfelt experience that honors diverse backgrounds while uniting everyone in a shared celebration of love.
One of the brides is showing off her ring after becoming a newlywed.
Wedding Ceremony

Elemental Ring Blessing

Rooted in nature and spiritual tradition, this wedding ceremony script references the four elements – earth, air, fire, and water – to bless the wedding rings and symbolize the couple's journey together.
A happy multicultural couple being wed on the beach.
Wedding Ceremony

Spiritual Bilingual (Spanish version)

This spiritual bilingual wedding script is available in both English and Spanish, delivering a heartfelt experience that honors diverse backgrounds while uniting everyone in a shared celebration of love.
A happy couple that just married. They are holding a sign that reads "Just Eloped".
Wedding Ceremony

Elopement (With Guests)

A concise and heartfelt wedding officiant script perfect for intimate elopement ceremonies with close friends and family present. It strikes a balance between brevity and emotional resonance.

FAQs

What is a wedding officiant script?

A wedding officiant script is the written outline an officiant uses to guide a wedding ceremony. It typically includes the welcome, vows, readings, and pronouncement of marriage. These scripts can be personalized to match the couple’s style, values, or cultural traditions.

How do I choose the right officiant script for my wedding?

Choose a wedding ceremony officiant script that reflects your relationship, beliefs, and the tone you want for your ceremony – whether it’s traditional, spiritual, cultural, or humorous. Consider the setting and your guests, too.

Can I write my own wedding officiant script?

Yes! Many couples (or their officiants) customize or write their own officiant script to make the ceremony more personal. Use sample scripts for inspiration, or use our Wedding Script Generator to build your own.

Are these officiant scripts legally binding?

The officiant script itself isn’t legally binding, but the wording must include certain legal components depending on your jurisdiction (like a declaration of intent). Make sure your wedding ceremony script meets local marriage laws.

Are these wedding ceremony officiant scripts free to use?

Yes, Universal Life Church (ULC) provides all its wedding officiant scripts for free. You can use them as-is or edit them to suit your ceremony style.