Wedding Ceremony
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~12 minute ceremony
Written by ULC Minister Torrey Malek
Rooted in ancient tradition and deep spiritual connection, a Celtic blessing wedding ceremony celebrates love, unity, and the natural forces that bind two souls together. With poetic blessings and symbolic rituals, this script offers a heartfelt way to honor Celtic heritage while creating a meaningful and timeless ceremony.
Unplugged Ceremony Announcement
Officiant (to guests):
Thank you everybody for coming out today. Are we excited to see these two get married?
Before we begin, I’d like to remind everyone on behalf of _________ and _________ that this is to be an unplugged ceremony, so please silence your cellphones now so that we can save all the embarrassing photos and videos for the reception.
Thank you.
Processional
~Introductory Music~
Officiant:
Please be seated.
Welcome Statement & Sermon
Officiant:
Dear friends, family from _________, _________, _________, _________ and even those who may have just followed the smell of love in the air, welcome! Today, we gather at this beautiful place to see a moment _________ years in the making—the union of _________ and _________.
Their journey together has been filled with shared laughter, countless memories, and the kind of support that only comes from a deep and genuine connection. They’ve weathered storms, celebrated triumphs, and through it all, have only grown stronger as a couple.
Today, as we stand witness to their vows, we’re not just celebrating the love they share, but the love that will carry them forward.
Poem/Essay/Scripture/Reading
Officiant:
At this time, I would like to invite _________(friend/family member) to come forward and read _________, a passage that holds deep meaning for _________ and _________.
* Friend/family member performs reading *
Celtic Blessing & Unity Shot
Officiant:
_________ and _________, you’ve come together on this day to make a lifelong commitment to each other and celebrate your love. To symbolize this unity, they will now pour their favorite whiskey into a barrel. As they do so, _________(friend/family member) will share a Celtic blessing.
~ The Officiant hands couple their shot glasses and prepares the cask as the blessing is read. ~
* Celtic Blessing is read. *
Friend/family member:
May your mornings bring joy, and your evenings bring peace. May your troubles grow few as your blessings increase. May the saddest day of your future be no worse than the happiest day of your past. May your hands be forever clasped in friendship and your hearts joined forever in love. May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sunshine warm upon your face. May the rains fall soft upon your fields. Your lives are very special, and God has touched you in many ways. May his blessings rest upon you and fill all your upcoming days.
Officiant:
As _________ and _________ have poured their favorite whiskies (or drink of choice) together, symbolizing the blending of their lives, we raise our glasses to toast this new journey they’re embarking on together.
_________ and _________, this is to your love, to your unity, and to your fun-filled forever. Cheers!
~ The Officiant and couple clinks glasses together and drink at the same time. ~
Celtic Vows
Officiant:
Now, we come to the heart of this ceremony—the exchange of vows and rings. _________ and _________ have chosen to share with each other Celtic vows, in a sacred moment wherein they will enshrine their love for one another. _________ and _________, please face each other.
Officiant:
_________, you may begin by reciting your vows first.
Partner 1:
_________, my love, you are the one person with whom I can share all that I am.
I promise to trust you and to be honest with you.
I promise to laugh and play with you and grow and bend with you.
I promise to cherish every day we have together.
I promise to do all of this through whatever life brings us, riches or poverty, health or illness, through good times and bad, until the end of my days.
May you never steal, lie, or cheat. But if you must steal, then steal away my sorrows.
And if you must lie, lie with me all the nights of my life.
And if you must cheat, then please cheat death because I couldn't live a day without you. According to God's holy ordinance, I pledge myself to you.
With this ring, I thee wed.
* Partner 1 places the ring on Partner 2's finger. *
Officiant:
And now _________, please recite your vows to _________.
Partner 2:
_________, my love, you are the one person with whom I can share all that I am.
I promise to trust you and to be honest with you.
I promise to laugh and play with you and grow and bend with you.
I promise to cherish every day we have together.
I promise to do all of this through whatever life brings us, riches or poverty, health or illness, through good times and bad, until the end of my days.
May you never steal, lie, or cheat. But if you must steal, then steal away my sorrows.
And if you must lie, lie with me all the nights of my life.
And if you must cheat, then please cheat death because I couldn't live a day without you. According to God's holy ordinance, I pledge myself to you.
With this ring, I thee wed.
*Partner 2 places the ring on Partner 1's finger.*
Officiant:
_________ and _________, with the exchange of these vows and rings, you have sealed your commitment to one another. May they serve as a constant reminder of the promises you’ve made today and the enduring bond you now share.
Pronouncement
Officiant:
It is now my great honor, by the power vested in me by the Universal Life Church, to pronounce you married! You may kiss!
I present to you, for the first time as a married couple, _________ and _________!
Recessional
~ Exit Music ~
