Hand Blessing Ceremony

This is a very moving recitation of the importance of the hands of the bride and groom.  It is spoken by the Officiant while the bride and groom are simply facing each other whileholding hands.  There are many wording options that can be read by the Officiant, but this is one of my favorites.

As an expression that your hearts are joined together in love will you please face each other and hold hands, so you may feel the gift that you are to one another.

These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow, and forever.  These are the hands that will work alongside yours as together you build your future.  These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no other.  These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children.  These are the hands that will help you to hold your family as one.  And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.

Blessing after:

“Our prayer for you today is that both of you will use these hands to build a marriage where all your dreams come true.”