A long time ago I once saw rings that could be given to your step children during the wedding ceremony. I thought it was such a great idea to include the children, and let them know that you are "marrying" them as well. I now find myself marrying for the second time to someone who has also been married. I know what type of rings I want to give to "our" children, but I'm at a loss for the words to use when presenting them. Also, where does this fit in a ceremony. After your vows but before being announced man and wife or .... Any help would be useful.
A long time ago I once saw rings that could be given to your step children during the wedding ceremony. I thought it was such a great idea to include the children, and let them know that you are "marrying" them as well. I now find myself marrying for the second time to someone who has also been married. I know what type of rings I want to give to "our" children, but I'm at a loss for the words to use when presenting them. Also, where does this fit in a ceremony. After your vows but before being announced man and wife or .... Any help would be useful.
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What you are wanting to do is called a blended family ceremony.
We plan to do this after our vows to each other.
This can be spoken directly to the child or as it is written here to the bride/groom:
"________, I promise to be a good and faithful husband/wife to you, and also a patient, loving father/mother to (children's names), caring for them and providing for them as my own. I promise to be their strength and their emotional support, loving them with all my heart forever.".
Then the children can repeat "we do" after these words:
"And now, (children's names) do you promise to love and respect your parent's new husband/wife? Do you promise to support their marriage and their new family? Do you promise to accept the responsibility of being their children, and to encourage them and support them in your new life together?"
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I love it! Thank you Venet! I was having a time figuring in what part my children played in as for as the ceremony thank you so much!
That is the sweetest verse I have ever heard. Really touching.
Never disagree with a dragon for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup. If God made me in His image, I have more than returned the compliment!" - Betty Bowers