The Ceremony Q&A

Provided by Rev. Elizabeth Hyland of A Beautiful Wedding Ceremony

Q: We went to a wedding and both the bride and groom’s parents gave their blessing for them to be married. We’d like to do something similar. I want to honor my dad by walking me down the aisle and saying he and my mom give their blessing for me to be married. Do you have any suggestions for how we can do this?

It’s lovely to want the blessing of your families and to recognize them during your ceremony. Here’s a simple yet meaningful way to do this. Have your dad escort you down the aisle. When the officiant asks, “Who gives their blessing for the bride to marry the groom?” Your dad responds, “Her mother and I do.” Use your names in place of bride and groom!

Dad gives you a kiss, places your hand in the grooms and sits by your mom. The minister continues using the following words to thank your parents and ask for their continued support.

“Bride and Groom wish to honor their parents on this joyous occasion. They offer their heartfelt gratitude to their parents for all of the love you showed in raising them. You have nurtured, supported and guided them to become the loving, caring people they are today. They thank you for guiding them to this beautiful celebration of love. As they become husband and wife, each family is enriched and enlarged. Will you, their parents, continue to love them, share your wisdom with them, and do all you can to encourage Bride and Groom’s future happiness? Will you”?

Your parents will be thrilled and respond by saying, We will!”

All good wishes for love, joy and happiness!

Reverend Elizabeth Hyland
www.ABeautifulWeddingCeremony.com
ehyland@ctc.net