A Ceremony That Sounds Like You
Your wedding ceremony should never feel copied, generic or like it belongs to someone else.
I’m Marie Tyler Wiley—CTJP Marie—a Connecticut Justice of the Peace, non-denominational minister and wedding officiant. After more than 25 years and 3,000 ceremonies, I know the most memorable weddings are the ones that genuinely reflect the couple.
I work with you to shape the words, tone, vows, readings and meaningful moments. The examples below are inspiration—not rigid scripts. Your final ceremony receives your personal stamp of approval before your wedding day.
Explore Ceremony Styles
Traditional
Timeless ceremony language with familiar vows and meaningful traditions.
Contemporary
Fresh, natural wording for couples who want something relaxed and current.
Romantic
Warm, expressive language that celebrates your love story and future together.
Same-Sex Weddings
Inclusive ceremony inspiration centered on your relationship, your language and your wishes.
Writing Your Vows
Simple guidance for turning what is in your heart into words you will be proud to say aloud.
A Short Sample Ceremony
This brief example offers a feeling for the warmth and flow of a ceremony. Your own ceremony will be shaped around you.
Welcome
Welcome, everyone. We are gathered here today to celebrate two people who have found in one another friendship, laughter, strength and a love they have chosen to carry forward together.
Reflection
Marriage is a promise spoken in a moment and lived in all the ordinary moments that follow. It is choosing one another in joy and uncertainty, offering patience, sharing dreams and building a home wherever the two of you are together.
Declaration of Intent
Do you come here freely and joyfully, ready to share your lives, support one another and continue choosing this love through all the years ahead?
Ring Exchange
Let these rings remind you of the promises you make today and of the love that brought you here. May they call you back, again and again, to the partnership you are creating together.
Pronouncement
With the promises you have made and the love witnessed here today, it is my great joy to pronounce you married. You may seal those promises with a kiss!
Ready to Create Your Ceremony?
Explore the two wedding offerings, then tell me what would make your ceremony feel completely yours.
