Wedding ceremony scripts

Modern Wedding Ceremony Scripts for Ordained Ministers

If you’ve been asked to officiate a wedding, the hardest part isn’t standing up there. It’s figuring out what to say. Most free scripts online sound dated, overly traditional, or too religious for couples today. This material fixes that.

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Refined over 1,000+ real weddings since 2007.

A newly married couple walks out through a sparkler send off as guests cheer.

What makes these
scripts different

Written to be said out loud

Refined over 1,000+ real weddings since 2007. Every line is tested for natural rhythm, so you sound like yourself, not like you’re reading a sermon.

Over 70 selections to choose from

Mix and match welcomes, openings, readings, unity ceremonies, vows, ring exchanges, and pronouncements to build a ceremony that’s uniquely your couple’s.

A process your couple will love

Email the documents, they choose their favorite selections, and send back the ceremony outline. No endless meetings, no guesswork.

For every kind of couple

Nonreligious, nondenominational, same sex, interfaith, blending families. Spiritual without being religious, fun without being disrespectful.

The 9 parts of
a wedding ceremony

Every option in the material fits into this proven structure.

Welcoming guests
Opening commentary
First reading
Wedding imagery or symbolism (like the unity candle)
Second reading
Marriage vows
Wedding ring exchange
Third reading
Pronouncement

Read a little of it for yourself

Here’s one line from each part of the ceremony material, plus one full reading, from start to finish.

Welcoming Guests

How you open the room.

3 to choose from

“Every love story is great, but this one is their favorite.”

Opening Commentary

Where you turn and speak to the couple.

4 to choose from

“Love isn’t something you fall into once and then own forever. It’s something you choose, especially on the hard days.”

Readings

Where your couple really gets to show their personality.

30 to choose from

“Love like the whole animal kingdom does. Pile up close, play like kittens, and look after each other right down to the unglamorous stuff.”

Imagery

Where symbolism helps to make a great lifelong memory.

16 to choose from

“As their two flames come together, the single flame burns much brighter.”

Imagery is where ceremonies capture extra meaning, and where knowing exactly what to do matters most. The officiant training walks you through leading every one of these moments with calm confidence.See the training

One reading, start to finish

I’ve Got You

“When the alarm doesn’t go off and the coffee runs out and you’re somehow already late, I’ve got you. When the map sends us the wrong way and we end up somewhere we never planned to be, I’ve got you, and those usually turn into the better stories anyway. When the shower drain backs up, when the dog eats something it shouldn’t have and needs to go to the vet, when the thing you ordered shows up looking nothing like the picture, I’ve got you. When you tell the story you’ve told a hundred times, I’ll still laugh in the right places, or at least smile at you, because I’d rather hear it again than hear almost anything from anyone else. When the day runs long and you come home with nothing left in the tank, I’ve got you. When you’re certain you’re right and it turns out you’re not, I’ve got you then too, and I’ll do my best not to enjoy it. When you’re worried and won’t say so out loud, I’ll already know, and I’ll stay close until you feel better. And when it’s the big stuff, the news that changes a whole year, the kind of loss that doesn’t come with a fix, that’s when I’ve got you most of all. Not to fix it or say the perfect thing, but with a hand to hold and a promise to stay. Through the silly days and the heavy ones, the amazing date nights and the burnt dinners, and the plain ordinary Tuesdays in between, you’re not going to face any of it by yourself.
I’ve got you. I’ve always got you.”

Vows

Their promises to each other.

14 to choose from

“I will love you when life seems easy and when it seems hard, when our love is smooth and when it’s an effort.”

Ring Exchange

The moment the vows are sealed.

4 to choose from

“The flowers will fade, the music will end. The rings are the part you get to keep.”

Pronouncement

How you send them off.

5 to choose from

“May you still be reaching for each other’s hand long after you’ve forgotten what you were reaching for.”

What officiants say

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“I was thrilled when asked to officiate for two gay friends, but unsure how to and had no idea where to find a ceremony that would fit their personalities. Matt’s wedding ceremony material was perfect and I’d highly recommend.”

— Gavin P.

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“Matt’s material is fun and the process is simple. I’ve now officiated two weddings for family! It’s a fun reputation to have at extended family gatherings and always seems to get mentioned.”

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Wedding ceremony script questions, answered

What’s included in the wedding ceremony scripts for officiants?

You get over 70 selections covering every part of the ceremony, from welcoming guests and the opening commentary to readings, vows, unity imagery, the ring exchange, and the pronouncement. It also includes the officiant instructions and a full ceremony outline, so you can assemble a complete ceremony and shape each piece around your couple.

How do I customize the scripts for my couple?

Every selection is a starting point, not a fixed script. You choose the readings, vows, and moments that fit the couple, drop in their names and story, and adjust the wording so it sounds like you. Many officiants email the material to the couple first and have them pick their favorites, which makes building the ceremony fast.

Can I use these scripts for a same sex, interfaith, or blended family wedding?

Yes. The material is modern and inclusive, with wording that works for same sex, interfaith, nondenominational, and blended family ceremonies. You can keep it lightly spiritual or skip religious language entirely, whatever fits the couple in front of you.

How soon can I access the material, and how long do I have it?

It’s an instant download, so you can start building the moment you check out. You also keep access through your customer portal for a full year, so you can come back for anything you need as the wedding gets closer.

Do I need the audio and video training too, or is the ceremony material enough?

The ceremony material has everything you need to write and lead the ceremony on its own. The audio and video training is an optional extra where Matt performs each part on camera with voice inflection cheat sheets, so you can hear exactly how it should sound. Start with the scripts and add the training anytime.

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