+19 Opening Wedding Vows Saying We Are Gathered Here References. And the highest form of love between. First, i’d like to begin by welcoming everyone and thanking every one of you for being here on this happiest of days.

Web opening words of the officiant. “i, [name], take you, [partner’s name],. On behalf of [partner 1] and [partner 2], welcome and thank you for being here.