Wedding Ceremony for a Friend

Presider: You may now say your vows to one another, affirming your individual wills in the presence of these witnesses.

Angela: Let the paths that have led us to this moment be recognized as sacred to our own narratives. In the name of our personal gods—reason, passion, and liberty—I vow to honor our union as a testament to our individual journeys and shared future.

Dan: In the presence of these witnesses, I pledge myself to you. Forsaking all others, I commit to the pursuit of our mutual happiness, fulfillment, and the exploration of life's carnal and intellectual pleasures, as we strive to satisfy the highest ideals of our beings.

Angela: May our union, forged on this day, guide us toward the realization of our personal desires and the attainment of earthly joy. In you, I seek a partner in both spirit and flesh, to revel in the completeness of our shared humanity.

Presider: The bodies and souls you offer to each other today have been vessels of joy and creation in the past, and this history does not diminish the significance of your commitment. Every experience has contributed to the richness of your lives. Now, you stand together as sovereign individuals, celebrating the wisdom and beauty that comes with maturity.

By the power of your own wills and the respect of these witnesses, I recognize your union. Go forth, united in the name of indulgence and love, to seize the days of your lives with passion and purpose until death marks the end of your shared journey.