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Judge Tom Armstrong / 651-773-4092 / Tom@tgarmstrong.com Bl Blessing ng of

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Pr Presentation of the Bride Who gives Bde to be married to Grm? Who gives this woman in marriage to this man? Who giveth this woman in marriage? Who gives their blessing to this marriage?

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Father Father of

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the Brid Bride: e: I do. The Bride is presented by her Father, (name). Father Father of

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the Brid Bride: e: Her Mother and I do. Mo Mother her of the he Brid ide: e: Her Father and I do. Pa Parents of the Bride: We do. The Bride is presented by her Parents (names). Sons/ Sons/Dau Daughters/ ghters/Child hildren ren of

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the Brid Bride: e: We do. The Bride is presented by her Sons/Daughters/Children (names). Fami mily and Friends: Who gives their blessing to this marriage?

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2 Re Respon ponde der: r: Her family and friends gathered here today do. OR OR Fami mily and Friends: We do! – The Guests need to know what to say in advance – no trick questions.

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Presen enting g the e Couple

Pr Presentation of the Bride and Groom Who gives Grm and Bde to each other in marriage? Pa Parents/Children: We do. The Bride is presented by her Parents (names) / Daughter/Son/Children (names) and the Groom is presented by his Parents (names) / Daughter/Son/Children (names).

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Blessing of the M Blessing of the Marriage arriage Who gives their blessing to this marriage? Pa Parents of the Bride and Groom: m: We do.

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Blessing of the M Blessing of the Marriage arriage Who gives Bde to be married to Grm? Father Father of

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the Brid Bride: e: No one gives this girl away, for she has a mind and

Judge Tom Armstrong / 651-773-4092 / Tom@tgarmstrong.com

3 heart of her own. But I do give my blessing, hopes, and prayers for their future together. Humo morous?? Responses. Actual Responses that have been given at Tom’s ceremonies: Minneso Minnesota a Resp esponse: nse: “I do, Yah sure, you betcha.” We Weste stern rn Ca Canadi dian Re Respon ponse: “I do. Eh – and it’s ah boot time. Eh” OR OR “I do. No refunds, no returns.” The Bride had not inherited her Father’s sense of humor and was not happy – luckily Tom was the only one who could see her face and she quickly got over it. OR OR Father Father of

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the Brid Bride: e: Her Mother and I do. And from here forward there are no refunds, returns, exchanges, or upgrades.

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Who gives this woman to be wed? Bride: Bride: I give myself, freely and happily.

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Pr Presentation of the Couple

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4 Marriage is the joining of two families that have been separate up to this moment, but united from this day forward – blending their different traditions, and strengthening the family tree. To Pa Parents: Will you (Parents’ first names) bless Bde and Grm in their marriage? Will you celebrate with them in their times of joy, and bolster them and their marriage in times of hardship? Pa Parents: We will.