| Candle Ceremony Officiant: A new family is established in our midst, and we celebrate this new relationship with the bride and groom. The marriage of (Groom) and (Bride) has called us together because this union touches each one of us. (The Bride and Groom light a candle from an altar candle, the Officiant light his and/or her candle from their flame. The Priest or Prestess lights the candle of Groomsmand and the other Officiant lights the Bridal Attendant's candle, who then light the candle of the attendant next to them. The final Attendant moves to light the candle of a Guest standing at the norther or eastern quarter of the circle. The flame is passed in this manner though the circle.) Officiant (to Couple): This light symbolises your love and way in which it has enriched each of our lives. (Groom) and (Bride), my your love continue to light the way on your journey through life together. Officiant (to Witnesses): To you who are family and friend of (Groom) and (Bride), may the commitment of love which you have witnessed today renew your faith in God and Goddess' (or Deity of choice) love for all Their children. |