| Flower Ceremony (Parent Recognition) |
| (Mother of the Bride) and (Mother of the Groom) will you please stand… For you, the mothers of Bride and Groom, this is a special day in your lives as well. With love and gratitude, your children thank you for giving them the gifts of life, sustenance, creativity and wisdom. And above all, for loving them unconditionally, for always returning to love. You have been their models for the healthy relationship they have created and are continuing to develop. Bride and Groom are happy that this marriage will join the two families who they mutually love, and feel blessed that their relationship will be built upon the combined love, strength and wisdom of this heritage. PRESENTATION OF FLOWERS: (Mother of the Bride) and (Mother of the Groom), as Bride and Groom take this step in joining their lives, they want to express appreciation for all the love and support they’ve received, by presenting you with this beautiful rose to symbolize the deep love they have for you. (Flowers can also be presented to the inlaw, Bride presents to Mother of the Groom and Groom presents to the Mother of the Bride) |
| Hudson Valley Ceremonies |