Bruch-Meyer
Wedding Ceremony
Spearfish South Dakota
Wedding Ceremony written by groom James.
James and Mieke would like to welcome you here today and thank you for sharing this special day with them. They feel that their friends and family are a very special part of their lives. Throughout their wedding ceremony there will be portions that require your response. Please show your support for James and Mieke by responding appropriately when requested.
[Sign: “Clap for Grandma”]
We have gathered here today
Not for work, and not for play
But for celebration, an event together
To join James and Mieke in marriage forever
In the crowd there are many faces
From here and there and far away places
But we gather here upon common ground
For James and Mieke and the love that they’ve found
With God way up there looking on down
Upon our faces, he’ll see no frown
There is only happiness - he sees no fear
With any of us standing here
Why we marry, we don’t really know
For some its comfort, for others its show
But whether for charity, or fancy dress
The weddings for pleasure, are the ones we like best
[Sign: “We’ve Got Big Weddings”]
Its been done before, this wedding thing
People come and gather and eat and sing
And before you know it, it’s over and done
What was two before, has turned into one
Thirty-four years ago upon this same day
Bob and Linda had their way
And now their son, the oldest of two
Has his turn to say, I do
[Sign: “Audience Yell: ‘Way to go Bob and Linda!’ ”]
And so we will join them, as has been done for ages
In the book of life, this is one of those special pages
An event, a moment, for all to see
Recorded in history by you and me
It’s for this moment you did prepare
Some thoughtful words, selected with care
You may repeat to each other now
Those words that are your wedding vow
James:
I will love you with all my heart
Mieke: I will love you ‘til death do us part
James: I will love you when we’re poor
Mieke: I will love you even more
James: I will love you for all your smiles
Mieke: I will love you through all the miles
James:
I will love even if you are whiney
Mieke: I just love to look at your... eyes
James: I will love you until the end
Mieke: I will love you as my husband
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Mieke: I will love you when we’re old
James: I will love you ‘till the stars grow cold
Mieke:
I will love you through good and bad
James: I will love you when you’re glad or sad
Mieke: I will love you wherever we go
James: I will love you even if there is snow
Mieke:
I will love you because you're the best
James: I just love to look at your... eyes
Mieke: I
will love you my entire life
James: I will love you as my wife
Mieke, do you take James to be your husband?
To love and honor and cherish ‘til the end?
If you agree, say those words, there are two
A pronoun, a verb, now you say… “I do” [Mieke]
[Sign: “Cheer Loudly”]
James, do you take Mieke to be your wife?
To love and honor and cherish for life?
If you agree, say those words, there are two
A pronoun, a verb, now you say… “I do” [James]
[Sign: “Cheer Loudly”]
On to the rings, those little round hunks of metal
With those five little stones that remind you to pedal
Those precious little rings, they should be kept behind locks
But today they are hiding – in a Cracker Jacks Box!
[Sign: “Audience – Look in your boxes!”]
So dig to the bottom and look you may see
We hope no one ate them – so sad we’d all be!
There are two, one for James, one for Mieke
If you happen to find one, just say… “Eureka!” [Tom and Jen shout]
[Tom and Jen come forward and stay]
Now take those rings, do not fumble or fidget
Slide it on down, to the base of your digit
Go wear it with pride, clear on display
For all to see, until your last day
[Tom and Jen give James and Mieke rings, then exchange rings]
[Sign: “Just Plain Applause”]
The word you have spoken, you said loud and clear
But we must get a record of those standing here
Because one thing I’ve learned in this profession of mine
The deal is not done until we sign on the line
[Tom and Jen sign the official marriage license, James and Mieke sign symbolic license]
With that you are married, by the laws of this land
James and Mieke now go hand in hand
As husband and wife you will stand side by side
James, its okay, you may now kiss the bride
[Sign: “Loud Cat Calls”]
We’re nearing the end, though you may want a noose
For all these crazy rhymes from a love struck Dr. Seuss
But there is one last rhyme that I just must make
That it, ya’ll we’re done – Let’s go eat some cake!
[Sign: “Hoot and Holler Obnoxiously!”]
[Play “I’m a believer”]