This free to use non-religious wedding officiant script sample prepares you to deliver a non-traditional wedding speech like a pro. As a first-time celebrant you’ll know what to say at the start, middle and end of a ceremony. It outlines the momentous task assigned to you.
Delivering a great speech as an inexperienced speaker means getting the tone just right. The opening remarks, introducing the vows and closing words make or break the wedding. How do you prepare a non-traditional wedding speech and give a killer performance?
Don’t be at your wits end searching for the perfect words for the ceremony. Because whether you’re a reluctant compere, strong public speaker or a rock star. This free to use wedding speech sample with gender-inclusive terms for non-religious ceremonies wiil help you deliver your script like a pro. Good luck!
Non-religious Wedding Officiant Script & Speech
Practice, prepare & rehearse the free-to-use wedding officiant script or ceremony builder before the big day.
Wedding speech – officiant tips
- Firstly, preparing and writing a sensational speech isn’t straightforward. Use this ready-made non-religious wedding officiant speech or ceremony builder to help you deliver the wedding script. Learn how to give guests instructions about the ceremony, reception and party in a relaxed and authoritative manner.
- Secondly, get off to a good start as an attendant/greeter/usher and seat the guests. Music can be played to make them feel welcomed.
- Unplugged non-traditional wedding ceremony require guests to turn mobile phones off (no pictures allowed) and a social media timeout. Here’s what to say: ‘SMILE – As the happy couple tie the knot, please be our guest the photographer here will do the rest. These moments go fast as I’m sure you well know, so put your phones and camera’s down, as the happy couple have hired a pro. – www.yourperfectweddingphotographer.co.uk.
- Additionally, add a group photo or audience participation moment.
- Lastly, the MC highlights information related to the venue, to be done discreetly, tactfully, politely without offending anyone.
non-religious wedding officiant script for non-native English speaker. Alyssa Swedick – Pexels
Opening words: non – religious wedding officiant
(housekeeping announcements)
Welcome family and friends to an exciting and long awaited wedding celebration (Commitment Ceremony) of Parker and August.
OR
Welcome to ‘location name’ to the wedding celebration of Parker and August. This splendid venue steeped in history is the ideal backdrop and the perfect setting to celebrate love.
But, before we continue..
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is (Officiants name), I’ll be conducting today’s ceremony.
That is to say, on behalf of the happy couple…we want you to be fully present with us today. So, please take your time to switch off your mobile phones and camera’s. But, don’t worry, during the ceremony we’ve got photography covered. We promise we’ll share all the professional photos with you later.
When Parker and August asked me to officiate their ceremony. I was so happy to be a part of their wedding day, I jumped at the chance.
During our conversations I thought what a lovely couple they make, they belong together and have a deep connection that lasts forever. What greater gift can two people share, than the gift of love.
Parker and August have chosen this special day for a non-religious officiant ‘unplugged’ wedding because it reflects their core values and fundamental beliefs as individuals and as a couple. To clarify they said to, ‘keep the ceremony short and sweet!’…..
So, let the wedding begin…
PROCESSION
(Bridal party enter, groom & bride)
Welcome Speech (couples & guests introduction)
Family & Friends,
It’s so lovely to see you hear today, we are here in the presence of love.
OR
We have come together to unite and bear witness to the marriage of Parker and August.
It’s an historic day, whereby we will celebrate one of life’s greatest and special moments. We are here to acknowledge a powerful connection that already exists between them Parker and August.
The happy couple wish to confirm their union of love publicly and share this treasured moment with the ones (family & friends) that matter the most to them – that’s you all.
This joyous and memorable occasion, which has great significance for us all, is possible because of your presence. Thank you for being here on this wonderful wedding day.
So, let’s start with a warm welcome to the official witnesses…
Parker and August choose….because…(NAME WITNESSES)
Because you are the witnesses of the happy couple, you are ready to sign their lives away and say; “yes they do!”
RING BEARER
In addition, we have the lord/lady of the rings – ring bearer …..through every milestone you’ve been there and now on the biggest day of their lives you want to help them seal the deal. Parker and August know their precious rings are in safe hands (no pressure)!
SPECIAL WELCOME
There is a special welcome to (NAMES), because the couple are delighted to have you here today, to celebrate with them their love, joy and happiness. You have given them so much without asking for anything in return.
Besides (NAMES), there’s also a special acknowledgement to (NAME – best friend), because you were instrumental in getting the couple together.
We also wish to commemorate the memory of (deceased family or relative) those who are not able to be with us today. So, you will be forever in our hearts today and always.
To Guests, Family and Friends
You are the community that surrounds the happy couple and the fabric of their lives.
Stitched together with hope, love and faith, each one of you plays a significant role in this celebration. Surrounded by the warmth of all of you – the different eras of their lives, we can celebrate their joy & happiness. We are a major part of their patchwork.
Perhaps you are a childhood friend, or you taught Parker and August about the value of belonging.
A few of you may have only met these two recently, as the adorable couple they’ve become.
Today, we embark on the new chapter of their married life. Without your gift of love and support, this wedding would be less joyous and exciting. We greatly appreciate the time and effort you put in to join us. Thank you all very much for coming.
Meaning of Commitment
(non-religious wedding officiant reminds couple about the meaningfulness of life, love, vows & promises)
Parker and August, you have embraced a new life together. Your budding romance has blossomed into full bloom. Your are two souls entwined into one who have an exclusive closeness and a true understanding of the purpose and beauty of marriage. Good communication, compassion, commitment, and challenges is the heart of it all.
Reading
At this time [friend or family member] can share a reading, [title of reading].
The Love Story
(couples’ uniqueness, personality & feelings for one another/ wedding readings/love poem from Joe Black the Movie)
Out of the ordinary, the extraordinary happened. The story/movie goes; one scene with two monologues, each person finishing one another’s sentences. Parker and August two inquisitive people meet at the Churchill Arms Pub in London, while watching F1 Grand Prix.
She is beautiful, smart, geek chic, and as wise as an owl.
He is handsome, quirky and supportive like a tree, strong and sturdy.
They start chatting, realise they are united by their love of cars, get to know each other better, become sweethearts (constant companions), fall madly deeply in love, and decide to share the rest of their lives together, then take the final step (PROPOSAL DATE)—marriage.
Personal vows
Before the official vows the couple can speak their personal vows and promises of love to one another.
I will now ask each of you in turn to share your personal vows to one another.
PARTNER 1: please speak / say / share your personal vows to partner 2.
PARTNER 2: please speak / say / share your personal vows to partner 1.
Exchanging of rings
So with the love you feel in your hearts, you want to seal your vows by exchanging wedding rings. These precious rings are a symbol of unity (oneness), and the unbroken circle of love.
(Ring bearer, please come forward)
PARTNER please take the ring and place it on PARTNERS’ left hand and repeat after me (officiant).
I choose PARTNER , to be my lifelong partner and give you this ring as a token of my love. I join my life to yours forever.
Duplicate the above for PARTNER 2.
OR
PARTNERS 1 & 2 please take the ring and place it on one another’s left hand and repeat after me (officiant).
With these rings we choose one another and join our lives together forever. I love you.
PARTNERS’ you have pledged yourselves to a lifetime of helping, sharing and caring for one another. May these rings be a treasured reminder of the glad promises you have made today and show the world you are married.
Official wedding vows
(Non-religious wedding officiant speech vows)
Today, before your adoring family and friends you declare to cherish, love, and care for one another for the rest of your lives.
Now hold hands and answer the following, to each other.
OPTION 1
PARTNER ….
Do you promise to love, cherish, comfort, honor, and keep xxxx, in sickness and in health. For good or for bad, for rich or poor and shelter her/him for as long as you both shall live?
What is your answer? Yes, I do
Repeat the above to PARTNER 2….
OPTION 2
PARTNER ….
Do you promise to respect ……..as an individual and as your life-partner. Will you live together in love and companionship and as equals today and forever.
What is your answer? Yes, I do
Repeat the above to PARTNER 2….
SIGNING OF THE MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
(The signature moment is quite, so make it memorable with a song – optional)
COUPLE’S NAME please step forward and sign the symbolic marriage certificate.
So, I would like to invite the witnesses’, ……. to come forward.
The witnesses, and celebrant all sign.
GUEST AFFIRMATION
(Non-religious wedding officiant speech optional)
As the community that surrounds Parker and August . We ask you all to affirm that you will support and help them face challenges to build bridges of commitment. And to remember the excitement they felt at their first encounter, so that Parker and August fall in love time and time again with each other.
Please respond by saying “YES, WE DO”!
Thank you.
PRONOUNCEMENT OF MARRIAGE
(Non-religious wedding officiant speech closing remarks)
Today on ……DATE…., we wish the happy COUPLE’S NAME…, a good start to their new journey up and down the road full of bumps, twists and bends.
(COUPLE’S NAME) You have our best wishes, our hopes, our high expectations, and our love.
I (CELEBRANT/OFFICIANT) now pronounce you ‘partners in love’ or ‘married.
Or
I now pronounce you Mx. & Mx.
THE KISS (options)
1. PARTNER, you may know kiss PARTNER 2.
2. You may now celebrate your love.
3. And now for your first official kiss.
END OF CEREMONY:
(Non-religious wedding script ending)
So, with this final act, the couples’ marriage becomes morally binding in the eyes of us all.
With great joy and happiness, I declare that the newlyweds on one voyage. And are committed to their marriage, long-term companionship and a beautiful shared life together.
Let me present to you the happy newlyweds ………
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To conclude not everyone is a prolific writer of wedding love stories, because you don’t need to be qualified, trained or ordained to carry out a ceremony. Just use a non-religious wedding speech with the help of provenance ceremony builder. Otherwise, make things easy and contact me for writing tips.
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