When the couple getting married exchange rings they have an opportunity to speak meaning into the act of giving. The Ring Exchange is a beautifully symbolic part of the wedding experience.
The phrase that you choose will be repeated by both of you, and I will break the phrase into small, easy to recite pieces. That you will repeat after me.
If you like we can combine elements from multiple options, and even change the words a bit, or even better, let's create your own, so that it is perfectly YOU!
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Right before the phrase that you choose I will say: “___, please place this ring on ___’s finger and repeat after me:”
Option 1
I give you this ring, to wear upon your hand, as a symbol of our love and our unity. With this ring, I thee wed.
Option 2
I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness. As I place it on your finger, I commit my heart and soul to you. I ask you to wear this ring as a reminder of the vows we have spoken today, our wedding day.
Option 3
This ring I give to you as a token of my love and devotion to you. I pledge to you all that I am and all that I will ever be as your (husband/wife/partner). With this ring, I marry you and join my life to yours.
Option 4
I give you this ring as a symbol of my love for you. Let it be a reminder that I am always by your side and that I will always be a faithful partner to you.
Option 5
With this ring, I marry you and bind my life to yours. It is a symbol of my eternal love, my everlasting friendship, and the promise of all my tomorrows.
Option 6
This ring I give you, is a symbol of my love. I pledge to share with you my heart, my home, and all of my worldly goods. With this ring, I thee wed.
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Option 7
I _____ take ______ to be my (husband/wife/partner). I promise you love, honor, and respect, to be faithful to you and forsaking all others, until death do us part.
Option 8
_______, I give you this ring that you may wear it as a reminder of my love for you.
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Option 9
I give you this ring as a reminder that I will love, honor, and cherish you, In all times, In all places, and in all ways, forever.
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Option 10
With this ring, I pledge my love and faithfulness to you, today, tomorrow and always.
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Option 11
This ring is our symbol that you are my lover and you are my best friend in all times, in all places, and in all ways, forever.
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Option 12
_______, I give you this ring as the pledge of my love and as the symbol of our unity.
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Option 13
You are my life, my love, and with this ring, I marry you. I promise to be open and honest in our partnership, and I pledge myself to you from this day forward and for all eternity.
Option 14
_______, this ring is a token of my love. I marry you with this ring, with all that I have and all that I am.
Option 15
_____, I give you this ring as a sign of my commitment and the desire of my heart. May it always be a reminder that I have chosen you above all others, and from this day forward, we shall be united as husband and wife.
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Option 16
_____, as I place this ring on your finger, may it always remind you of my never-ending love, and may it always remind me of the precious treasure I have in you. Wear this ring with joy, for your love, has made me complete.
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Option 17
You are more precious to me today than yesterday, and you will be more cherished tomorrow than you are today. Please wear this ring as a symbol of my eternal love for you, a love that transcends all of our yesterdays, all of our todays, and all of our tomorrows.
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