Exchange of Rings
Your ring exchange is a symbolic and meaningful part of your wedding ceremony. As you slip rings onto one another's fingers, recite ring exchange wording that solidifies your commitment to one another. A ring exchange is the portion of your ceremony when you and your partner exchange wedding bands.
Traditional
OFFICIANT:
[PARTNER A] and [PARTNER B] have chosen rings to exchange with each other as a symbol of their unending love.
OFFICIANT TO PARTNER A:
[PARTNER A], as you place this ring on [PARTNER B]'s finger, please repeat after me. With this ring, I thee wed, and pledge you my love, now and forever.
PARTNER A REPEATS THE PHRASE & PLACES THE RING ON PARTNER B'S FINGER.
OFFICIANT TO PARTNER B:
[PARTNER B], as you place this ring on [PARTNER A]'s finger, please repeat after me. With this ring, I thee wed, and pledge you my love, now and forever.
PARTNER B REPEATS THE PHRASE & PLACES THE RING ON PARTNER A'S FINGER.
Always with You
OFFICIANT TO COUPLE:
These rings are a symbol of your continued love and commitment. When you look at your ring, let it be a reminder that this bountiful love is a choice you make each day, to nurture and grow together. Let them remind you that your partner is always with you, in body and spirit.
OFFICIANT TO PARTNER A:
Please place this ring on [PARTNER B]’s finger and repeat after me.
I give you this ring,
As a symbol of my deep and unconditional love.
I promise to devote myself to you,
To honor, and cherish you
From now until the end of life.
PARTNER A PLACES THE RING & REPEATS EACH LINE.
OFFICIANT TO PARTNER B
Please place this ring on [PARTNER A]’s finger and repeat after me.
I give you this ring,
As a symbol of my deep and unconditional love.
I promise to devote myself to you,
To honor, and cherish you
From now until the end of life.
PARTNER B PLACES THE RING & REPEATS EACH LINE.
Heart-Centered
OFFICIANT:
The couple will now exchange rings as a symbol of the promises of marriage.
A ring has no beginning or end. Its path is endless and a symbol of your endless love and respect for each other.
By placing these rings on each other's fingers, you are promising to not just to love each other, but to honor each other, to be compassionate, patient, and understanding as you build your future together.
You can both feel the love in this room. These rings represent this love. Not just your love for each other, but from everyone here today. Let these rings be a reminder of that love, what you are feeling today.
OFFICIANT TO PARTNER A:
Place the ring [PARTNER B] 's finger and repeat after me:
[PARTNER B], I give you this ring as a symbol of my love with the pledge to love and support you today, tomorrow, always, and forever.
PARTNER A REPEATS THE PHRASE & PLACES THE RING ON PARTNER B'S FINGER.
OFFICIANT TO PARTNER B:
And now, [PARTNER B] place the ring on [PARTNER A]'s finger and repeat after me:
[PARTNER A], I give you this ring as a symbol of my love with the pledge to love and support you today, tomorrow, always, and forever.
PARTNER B REPEATS THE PHRASE & PLACES THE RING ON PARTNER A'S FINGER.
Sweet and Simple
OFFICIANT:
The couple will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and devotion.
OFFICIANT TO PARTNER A:
Please place this ring on (Partner B)’s finger and repeat after me:
This ring is a token of my love for you. Let it remind you that you’re always in my heart.
PARTNER A REPEATS THE LINES & PLACES THE RING.
OFFICIANT TO PARTNER B:
Please place this ring on (Partner A)’s finger and repeat after me:
This ring is a token of my love for you. Let it remind you that you’re always in my heart.
PARTNER B REPEATS THE LINES & PLACES THE RING.
Best Friends
OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE:
Your ring exchange will visibly seal the vows you just expressed to each other. Notice that your wedding rings are a circle, the ancient symbol of wholeness. Wear these precious rings as a reminder that your souls are united in your hearts.
OFFICIANT TO PARTNER A:
[PARTNER A], place the ring on [PARTNER B]’s left ring finger, and repeat after me:
[PARTNER B], I give you this ring as a symbol to the world that you are my lover and you are my best friend - in all times and in all ways.
PARTNER A PLACES THE RING & REPEATS THE WORDS.
OFFICIANT TO PARTNER B
[PARTNER B], please take the ring you have selected for [PARTNER A]. As you place it on her finger, repeat after me:
[PARTNER A], I give you this ring as a symbol to the world that you are my lover and you are my best friend - in all times and in all ways.
PARTNER B PLACES THE RING & REPEATS THE WORDS.
