The Rose Ceremony is simple yet profoundly moving.  The bride and groom exchange
two red roses, symbolizing the giving and receiving of their love for each other
throughout their entire married life.  The Rose Ceremony also conveys how to use the
rose and its symbolism in difficult times in order to forgive each other.








Please exchange your first gift as husband and wife.

I request that you both pick one very special location in your home for roses; so that on
each anniversary of this truly wonderful occasion you both may take a rose to that spot
both as re-commitment to your marriage - and a re-commitment that THIS marriage is
based upon love.

In every marriage there are times where it is difficult to find the right words. It might be
difficult at times to say "I am sorry" or "I forgive you".

In every marriage there are times where it is difficult to find the right words. It might be
difficult at times to say “I am sorry” or “I forgive you”; “I need you” or “I am hurting”. If
this should happen, if you simply cannot find these words, leave a rose at that spot
which both of you have selected – for that rose than says what matters most of all and
should overpower all other things and all other words.

That rose says the words: "I continue to love you and I’m here for you." The other
should accept this rose for the words which cannot be found, and remember the love
and hope that you both share today.
Glenda Gibbs, Officiant
509.585.9683
Officiant: “Your gift to each other for your wedding today has been your wedding rings
– which shall always be an outward demonstration of your vows of love and respect;
and a public showing of your commitment to each other. The rose is considered a
symbol of love and a single rose always means only one thing – it means the words “I
love you.” So it is appropriate for your first gift – as husband and wife – the gift is a
single rose.