Adding Children
Not only are GROOM and BRIDE creating a marriage today, but they also are forming a family with (child/children's name(s)). Just as it is appropriate for GROOM and BRIDE to declare their love for each other by exchanging rings and vows, they also wish to show you (to the children) how much they love you with this(these) gift(s).
Rose Ceremony
GROOM and BRIDE you will remember this day for the rest of your lives. Those of us who are already married know that marriage, like life, brings with it many joys and also many challenges. We also know that love, while beautiful, does not always show its prettiest face. There are days when we may find it hard to express the depth of our love for one another. It is my hope and prayer that the two of you will set aside a special place in your home for roses, ancient symbols of love. When words fail you, or when the challenges of life or marriage begin to weigh on you, go out and get a rose, and put it in that special place in your home, so that the other will be reminded of this moment, and of the love you feel for one another. As a token of that love, I would like to ask you to make these roses your first gifts to one another as a married couple. Remember, the single rose says the words: "I love you".
Unity Candle Ceremony
From every human being there rises a light that reaches straight to heaven. And when two souls who are destined to be together find each other, their streams of light flow together, and a single, brighter light goes forth from their united being. In this spirit, BRIDE and GROOM, take your individual candles and light together a third candle which signifies your marital bond. May the light of love, and the light of understanding, and the light of respect, and the light of tolerance shine eternally for you both.