Solemnization

The algorithm was simple: take the Form of the Solemnization of Matrimony from the Book of Common Prayer, remove all the references to God (there are a lot of them), and sprinkle with some quotes that express your own feelings.

Vows Sean 2008

We wrote our own vows, based on the following algorithm: start with the Form for the Solemnization of Matrimony from the Book of Common Prayer, then remove from it all the references to God and anything too clunkily archaic (we crossed out the bit about “carnal lusts and appetites, like brute beasts that have no understanding”).

Troths Have Been Plighted Sean 2007

She switched on the light and hunted about for a book of Common Prayer, turning the pages with quick, nervous fingers till she came to the one headed: _The Solemnization of

The Moon out of Reach Margaret Pedler

The "Form of Solemnization of Matrimony" comes next.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne 1840-1916 1913

"'The Form of the Solemnization of Matrimony, by Bishop Gibson,'" he read.

Darkness and Dawn George Allan England 1906

"Solemnization, in accordance with Massachusetts law, includes hearing the declaration of consent, pronouncing the marriage and signing the marriage certificate."

The Christian Post RSS Feed 2009

Your bishops understand this to mean for us here in the Diocese of Massachusetts that the clergy of this diocese may, at their discretion, solemnize marriages for all eligible couples, beginning Advent I. Solemnization, in accordance with Massachusetts law, includes hearing the declaration of consent, pronouncing the marriage and signing the marriage certificate.

Stand Firm 2009

Solemnization of a marriage by a clergyman or rabbi.

Acts and resolves passed by the General Court 1663

Social [[conservatives]] regard same-sex marriage as immoral, and argue that use of the word "[[marriage]]" is a misnomer, because the [[Form of Solemnization of Matrimony | marriage services]] of Christian denominations define marriage as the union of a man and a woman and since the united states is a theological nation consisting of 100 percent Christians this is valid.

Conservapedia - Recent changes [en] 2010

Social [[conservatives]] regard same-sex marriage as immoral, and argue that use of the word "[[marriage]]" is a misnomer, because the [[Form of Solemnization of Matrimony | marriage services]] of Christian denominations define marriage as the union of a man and a woman.

Conservapedia - Recent changes [en] 2010