PRONOUNCEMENT AND KISS

If you’ve ever been to a wedding or seen one in the movies, you’ve heard a pronouncement. The typical pronouncement goes like this, “I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride!” It’s when the officiant announces the marriage and sets the stage for the big smooch.

Did you know there’s more than one way to pronounce a couple (MANY more in fact)? If you’re looking for something less traditional or more formal, there are options. If you want something more feminist or more inclusive, there are options. If you’re looking for something unique that speaks to you as a couple, then you’re in the right place. Here are some other titles you can use instead of husband and wife: • Wife and Husband • Husband and Husband • Wife and Wife • Legally Wed • Married • Spouses for Life • Partners for Life • (insert your own ideas here)

Most pronouncements end with the line, “You may now kiss the bride!” If that gives you the icks, you don’t have to include it. You can remove the line altogether or change it to:

• You may now share a kiss • You may seal your promise/union/marriage with a kiss • And now for your first kiss as a married couple • You may kiss • You may now kiss each other • I invite you to seal your promise with a kiss • Let’s begin the adventure of marriage with a kiss • Now might be a good time to kiss • Now kiss and go celebrate