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Affirmation of the Families

v Who gives this woman to be married to this man? (a)

Answer: I/We do

v Do you, (Mr. And Mrs. ________________) (or, ‘the parents of the bride and groom’), give your blessing to this couple, and promise them, your continued love and support, and to uphold them in their marriage?

Answer: We do (b)

Affirmation of the Guests

v Will all of you witnessing these vows do everything in your power to uphold ______________ and ___________ in their marriage? (c)

Answer: We will

v Do you as family and friends of ___________ and __________, give your blessings to this couple, and promise them your continued love and support? (d)

Answer: We do

Affirmation to the Parents

v A little twist on the affirmation is to give flowers to the parents as an act of appreciation for all they have done for you.