(Recommend that this ceremony be performed at either sunset).
Spiritual Father/Mother: This night, we join hands in agreement to stand between ______ and ______ we do this to represent the unity of both to commit the ultimate act of Unity. If within this moment you should find doubt in your heart, or if any present should know of any reason these two should not Bond Souls, I beg of you to say so now (pause).
As they take of one another, ponder now the unity of there love and devotion. There cannot be one without the other. There is no beauty within the world without them both for this is blessed union (During this part, preparations should be being made by Husband and Wife for the "drawing" however that should occur or pouring the wine, etc. due to preference of the couple; though it is recommended that it is done on the wrists or in the palm of the hand by both partners as they join in there eternal blood bond).
WIFE (to husband):
Before you enter into this bonding of souls; to ______ be wise that you do not enter lightly. That which is bound by blood is not easily broken. Husband offers to future wife his blood (in chosen manner) and recites:
Take of me and be mine…
I so long to be yours…
Stay with me through this journey…
Be the Beauty that never leaves me…
For I do so love you…
When offering is accepted Husband lights one RED
candle before him…
Husband (Speaking to Wife):
Before you enter into this bond of blood, of this marriage to husband, be wise that you do not enter lightly for that which is bound by blood is not easily broken. Wife offers to future husband her blood (in chosen manner) and recites the following:
Take of me and be mine…
I so long to be yours…
Stay with me through this journey…
Be the Beauty that never leaves me…
For I do so love you…
(*Of course these can be altered if the couple has anything to add of their own or replaced although the candle bit is nice for symbolism) When offering is accepted wife lights the RED candle before there is nothing more sacred than these vows. You have spoken them now before: (______ fill in as applies to deity, family, friends all present)…
© Rev. Samilyn and Rev. JP DDG