Anyone know if the catholic church allows this in lieu of the candle lighting ceremony?
my church did
Posted by NY031978
Hand Ceremony
In the hand ceremony, the officiant invites the
bride and groom to view the hands of the other as a
gift.
The bride takes the groom’s hands, palm side up.
Officiant says:
'These are the hands that will work along side
yours, as together you build your future, as
together you laugh and cry, and together you share
your innermost secrets and dreams.'
The groom then takes the bride's hands, palm side
up.
Officiant says:
'They are the hands that will passionately love you
and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of
happiness, as she promises her love and commitment
to you all the days of her life.'
OR
“ These are the hands of your best friend, young and
strong and full of love for you, that are holding
yours on your wedding day, as you promise to love
each other today, tomorrow, and forever. These are
the hands that will work alongside yours, as
together you build your future. These are the hands
that will passionately love you and cherish you
through the years, and with the slightest touch, will
comfort you like no other. These are the hands that
will hold you when fear or grief fills your mind.
These are the hands that will countless times wipe
the tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow, and
tears of joy. These are the hands that will give you
strength when you need it. And lastly, these are the
hands that even when wrinkled and aged, will still be
reaching for yours, still giving you the same
unspoken tenderness with just a touch.”
Blessing after:
“Our prayer for you today is that both of you will
use these hands to build a marriage where all your
dreams come true.”
Posted by Melimaup
Posted by NY031978
Hand Ceremony
In the hand ceremony, the officiant invites the
bride and groom to view the hands of the other as a
gift.
The bride takes the groom’s hands, palm side up.
Officiant says:
'These are the hands that will work along side
yours, as together you build your future, as
together you laugh and cry, and together you share
your innermost secrets and dreams.'
The groom then takes the bride's hands, palm side
up.
Officiant says:
'They are the hands that will passionately love you
and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of
happiness, as she promises her love and commitment
to you all the days of her life.'
OR
“ These are the hands of your best friend, young and
strong and full of love for you, that are holding
yours on your wedding day, as you promise to love
each other today, tomorrow, and forever. These are
the hands that will work alongside yours, as
together you build your future. These are the hands
that will passionately love you and cherish you
through the years, and with the slightest touch, will
comfort you like no other. These are the hands that
will hold you when fear or grief fills your mind.
These are the hands that will countless times wipe
the tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow, and
tears of joy. These are the hands that will give you
strength when you need it. And lastly, these are the
hands that even when wrinkled and aged, will still be
reaching for yours, still giving you the same
unspoken tenderness with just a touch.”
Blessing after:
“Our prayer for you today is that both of you will
use these hands to build a marriage where all your
dreams come true.”
that sounds really sweet and touching! what is that done in lieu of? oops i see it now CANDLE LIGHTING!! i wonder if you can do both?
dont know, but would imagine that it would also depend on which church you are getting married at, each one seems to have different rules and regulations...
