Presenting the Family Medallion®

Below is an outline of "Celebrating the New Family®." This ceremony, for presenting the Family Medallion® during the wedding service, is easily adapted to all wedding traditions. The complete presentation ceremony comes free with each order.

Introduction
Often marriage is viewed as the union of two persons. In reality, marriage is much broader. It is always a joining of families...

The Unity of God's Family
We are, in fact, all members of one family. (Selected Scripture readings on God's one family are provided for optional use.)

Recognition of Children
As part of the family nature of this marriage we recognize ___________ and (his/her/their) importance...

Presentation of Family Medallion® Symbols
In the placing of (this/these) Family Medallion® (pendants/rings/lapel pins) we pledge to you, _______________, our continuing love even as we surround you with our arms of support....

Reading from THE PROPHET
" ...You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth."

Prayer for the Family
We give thanks, O Lord, for the relationship here celebrated. In your presence we are humbled by the recognition that today we face a new future, one which love has unfolded and is unfolding before our very eyes....

Introduction of the Family
It is my pleasure to present to you _____________ and _____________ in their new relationship as husband and wife and their child(ren) ____________________.