The wedding ceremony questions the reality in Ferdinand and Miranda’s relationship.  Once again, Prospero calls upon the spirits to bring the two lovebirds together.  This time, it is to make their love official and recognizable by all.  Iris, Juno, and Ceres are invoked by Prospero to perform the ceremony.  Iris is the goddess of the rainbow and Juno’s messenger.  She summons Ceres for Juno because there is, “A contract of true love to celebrate and some donation freely to estate on the blessed lovers.” (IV, i, 84-86)  Juno is the queen of the sky and helps Ceres perform the ceremony.  They join Miranda and Ferdinand together by singing, “Honor, riches, marriage blessing, long continuance, and increasing, hourly joys be still  upon you!” (IV, i, 106-108)

 The marriage ceremony seems as if it is unreal.  Ferdinand is even amazed by the spirits.  He says it, “is a most majestic vision, and harmonious charmingly.” (IV, i, 118-119)  Although the sight of it is surreal to even Ferdinand and Miranda, the rest of society recognizes it.  Alonso, Ferdinand’s father and the King of Naples, and his trusted advisors, entrust the accountability of the ceremony performed by the spirits. They acknowledge the marriage between Miranda and Ferdinand without a doubt.  Gonzalo proclaims, “O, rejoice beyond a common joy, and set it down with gold on lasting pillars.  In one voyage did Claribel her husband find at Tunis, and Ferdinand her brother found a wife where he himself was lost;” (V, i, 207-211).  Despite the unbelievable nature of the ceremony, it is as true as the love shared between Ferdinand and Miranda.
 

The Tempest
Questions
Prospero's Magic
Miranda the Novice
Pimp Ferdinand
Love at First Sight
Happily Ever After