The Rose Presentation Ceremony
Meaning - This Ceremony Enhancement allows the Groom and Bride to honor someone they feel has offered great support for them. Many couples use this ceremony enhancement to honor their mothers.
Time - About 1 to 2 minutes
Supplies - Rose for each honored person
Placement - This Enhancement can be included anywhere within the ceremony. Many couple elect to give the roses at the very beginning of the ceremony.
Example of the wording for this Enhancement:
Spoken by the Officiant
This wedding celebration is a joining of two unique families who stood separate until today. Today we unite these families by the marriage of _____ and _____. _____ and _____ would each like to honor the separateness of their families and now, the togetherness, with the giving of a rose to their honored person.
They would also like to acknowledge the love and sacrifice that each honored person has made to help make the _____ and _____ who they are today - - a couple who are ready to be in a committed, loving marriage of their own.
Action
The couple, together, present a rose to each honored person.
