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WEDDING CEREMONY SCRIPT
PROCESSIONAL
Setting the Scene – Two Setting Options
A) The Over-Water Wedding Venue, serene and beautifully prepared to create an intimate ambiance, at The Lombok Lodge Boutique Hotel.
The aisle is lined with delicate petals leading to a simple yet elegant altar, where the officiant – Anja – stands, ready to preside over the ceremony.
B) Bagno Di Gili at Turtle Point, Gili Meno.
THE ENTRANCE
Song – I’m Yours by Jason Mraz
Bride’s Entrance:
The bride walks down the aisle alone, carrying a bouquet that complements the overall decor. Each step is deliberate, filled with the significance of the moment. The music gently swells, enhancing the emotional atmosphere. The groom awaits at the altar, his gaze filled with anticipation and love.
Groom’s Entrance (optional):
Alternatively, the groom may enter first, walking toward the altar before turning to watch the bride approach. This can add a special symbolism to the processional, representing his readiness to meet her halfway in their journey together.
Meeting at the Altar:
As the bride reaches the altar, the groom steps forward to take her hand, guiding her to stand beside him. They share a brief moment — a whispered word or a smile — before turning to face the officiant. The music fades gently, leaving an atmosphere of quiet intimacy centered entirely on the couple.
INVOCATION
Let us witness and celebrate the union of (Unknown / X).
Today’s ceremony is private, yet the space is anything but empty — it is filled with the deep love and bond shared by (Unknown / X), creating a profound sense of warmth and intimacy.
As we begin, let us invite the presence of the divine, the spirit of love, and all that is sacred to be with us.
May this moment be filled with peace, joy, and the beauty of two hearts becoming one.
Dear Beloved Universe,
We ask for your blessing on this beautiful day as (Unknown / X) come together in marriage.
May their love be a source of strength and inspiration.
Grant them patience, wisdom, compassion, and joy.
May they always find in each other a safe haven, a partner, and a love that grows ever deeper.
Bless their lives with laughter, comfort, kindness, and peace.
As (Unknown / X) stand before us, ready to make their vows, may this moment be filled with sacredness and grace.
Song – Stand by Me by Ben E. King
TODAY IS A CELEBRATION
A celebration of love, commitment, and friendship between two people – (Unknown / X).
In truth, one doesn’t need a ceremony to have a marriage.
And yet, here we are – dressed beautifully, gathered with intention.
Why?
Because the marriage ceremony has been a sacred ritual across nearly all cultures, faiths, and histories.
Among all of life’s many moments, this one stands apart — we elevate it by sharing it with others.
Why this moment?
Because love is what we all share.
Love — the great unifier, the one universal truth.
Regardless of who we are or where we come from, we know this: Love is what we’re doing right.
That’s why you are both here.
That’s why we are here — in Lombok, at Gili — proud and honored to witness this.
Each of us has our own love story — short or long, written or yet to be.
Some chapters are full of adventure; others, of challenge.
But today, we gather for a shared purpose:
To pause and reflect on all the moments that brought you here.
And to look ahead to all the moments still to come.
We are here — I am here — to support you, celebrate you, and remind you:
Love is not a destination.
Love is the journey of writing your own beautiful story — the story of (Unknown / X).
Song – Wouldn’t It Be Nice by The Beach Boys
You fell in love by chance, but today you are making a choice.
You choose each other — to build a life, to share joy, to weather storms.
To vow to care, to protect, to dream.
Each promise you make says: “Wherever life takes me, I want you with me.”
Song – Everything by Michael Bublé
DECLARATION OF INTENT
(Unknown / X), please join hands, look into one another’s eyes, and remember this moment.
To X:
Will you keep (Unknown) as your favorite person in the world —
to laugh with, adventure with, support through life’s challenges,
be proud of, grow old with, and discover new reasons to love every day?
Response: I do / I will
To Unknown:
Will you keep X as your favorite person in the world —
to laugh with, adventure with, support through life’s challenges,
be proud of, grow old with, and discover new reasons to love every day?
Response: I do / I will
To both:
Will you be each other’s partners from this day forward,
bringing out the best in one another, sharing happiness,
and loving each other completely, for this lifetime and beyond?
Response (together): We will.
VOWS
To X:
May I invite you to share your personal vow?
To Unknown:
And now, may I invite you to share your vow?
Song – Bésame Mucho (Andrea Bocelli)
RING EXCHANGE
You have chosen to exchange rings as a symbol of your promises.
Though wedding bands appear infinite, they had a beginning — forged from raw elements deep in the earth, shaped by fire and human hands into something precious.
Love is like that.
It begins with a spark, and through care and effort, it becomes something extraordinary.
As you wear these rings in the years to come, may they remind you of the love you have created — and of the commitment you now honor.
To X:
As you place this ring on (Unknown)’s finger, repeat after me:
“This ring symbolizes my love for you and the promises I make today.”
To Unknown:
As you place this ring on X’s finger, repeat after me:
“This ring symbolizes my love for you and the promises I make today.”
PRONOUNCEMENT
Song Begins: All of Me (Acoustic Guitar – John Legend)
(Unknown / X),
You have come together of your own free will, and in the presence of those gathered in this beautiful place, have declared your love and commitment.
You have exchanged vows and rings as symbols of that promise.
By the power of your love and the strength of your commitment,
I now pronounce you husband and wife.
You may seal your vows with a kiss.
Congratulations!
Dear guests, it is my joy to present to you — the newly married couple (Unknown / X)!
WEDDING VOW SIGNING
RECESSIONAL – BY THE BAND
Song – Happy
End of Ceremony.
If you would like a clean, printable version or this script customized for future couples, I’d be glad to prepare it.