Synergy Wedding Ceremony CELEBRANT [to guests]: All of us have been invited here for a holy purpose; not just to witness, but to participate fully with our thoughts, asking for blessings upon this couple and their married life. You are here because this couple feels close to you and asks that you join with them in this dedication of sacred purpose. [CELEBRANT turns to GROOM and BRIDE]. CELEBRANT: And with this journey, [GROOM] and [BRIDE], you bring your synergy. The essence of synergy is to value differences - to respect them, to build on strength, to compensate for weakness. Synergy is everywhere in nature. This day we celebrate a sacred agreement between the two of you. I congratulate you on the journey of your lives, on the strength and the courage it has taken for each of you to make your way to this place. [BRIDE], [GROOM] is the Spirit's gift to you, but he is not a gift for you alone. It is your highest will that in your love, this man might find within himself a greater sense of who he is meant to be. You are asked to see the good in this man, to accept him for who he is and who he shall be, that thus he might be healed and made strong. In this way, your highest purpose shall be accomplished in this relationship. May this man find the kingdom of heaven through the love you share. And so it is with you also, [GROOM], that although [BRIDE] is the Spirit's gift to you, she is not a gift intended for you alone. You are asked to so love this woman, that in your love she might find herself as she is created, so beautiful and strong and brave and true, that the entire world might be blessed by the presence of a woman who shines so. May she relax in your arms as she has never relaxed before. May she know, from now on, that there is one on whose love she can depend forever. [GROOM], turn to [BRIDE] and repeat after me: "[BRIDE], I give you this ring as a symbol of my love. As it encircles your finger, may it remind you always that you are surrounded by my enduring love." [GROOM places the ring on Bride’s finger.] BRIDE: I will wear it gladly. Whenever I look at it, I will remember this joyous day and the vows we've made. [GROOM], I give you this ring as a symbol of my love. As it encircles your finger, may it remind you always that you are surrounded by my enduring love. [BRIDE places the ring on Groom’s finger.] GROOM: This ring is an emblem of my love. It signifies that our souls are joined in life-long ties. BRIDE: This ring is beautiful - shining and pure. I will strive to keep our marriage beautiful, too. GROOM: This ring is hard - sturdy and strong. I will strive to keep our marriage strong, too. CELEBRANT: Inasmuch as [GROOM] and [BRIDE] have consented together in marriage before their family and friends, have pledged their faith and declared their unity by each giving and receiving a ring and are now joined in mutual esteem and devotion; I, as officiator in this realm, but most of all by the power of their love for each other, pronounce that they are husband and wife together. May the spirits watch over you as long as the grass grows and the rivers flow. [GROOM], you may now kiss your bride. May the sweetness of this kiss last your whole lives through! All Hail [BRIDE] and [GROOM]!