*or this*

O God, you have so consecrated the covenant of marriage 
that in it is represented the spiritual unity between Christ 
and his Church: Send therefore your blessing upon these your 
servants, that they may so love, honor, and cherish each other 
in faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness, 
that their home may be a haven of blessing and peace; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you 
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.


*The husband and wife still kneeling, the Priest adds this blessing*

God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, bless, 
preserve, and keep you; the Lord mercifully with his favor 
look upon you, and fill you with all spiritual benediction and 
grace; that you may faithfully live together in this life, and 
in the age to come have life everlasting.  Amen.


The Peace

*The Celebrant may say to the people*

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

*People*  And also with you.

*The newly married couple then greet each other, after which greetings 
may be exchanged throughout the congregation.*

*When Communion is not to follow, the wedding party leaves the church. A 
hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung, or instrumental music may be 
played.*