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Ceremony Scripts by Karen E. Reynolds

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Karen E. Reynolds

Karen E. Reynolds is a wedding officiant and award winning recording artist and Hall of Fame inducted songwriter based in East Tennessee, where she lives with her wife of over 41 years. Karen is passionate about writing and believes all couples deserve a wedding ceremony which best reflects their individual beliefs, non-beliefs, and personalities. Karen was ordained by AMM in 2019 and has since carved out a niche of customizing wedding ceremonies and helping couples pen unique, personal vows which speak their hearts. Karen officiates weddings, commitment ceremonies, vow renewals, celebrations of life, is a TN commissioned notary, and offers her services without prejudice to race, religion, ethnicity, or orientation.

3 Scripts by Karen E. Reynolds

Check out these 3 scripts written by Karen E. Reynolds, Guest Contributor at American Marriage Ministries. We offer free wedding ceremony scripts, handfasting scripts, and more!



Close up photo shows two young brides holding out their hands to show off their wedding rings. One bride wears rainbow earrings.

Same-Sex Wedding Ceremony Script with Reflection on Marriage Equality

An inclusive wedding ceremony script for same-sex and other LGBTQ+ couples, or anyone who wants to celebrate Marriage Equality on their wedding day! This sample wedding script includes a heartfelt speech from the officiant with an uplifting quote from the Supreme Court of The United States (SCOTUS), a romantic exchange of rings, a blessing, and simple wording for the pronouncement and introduction. Written by ordained AMM Minister & songwriter Karen E. Reynolds.

A bride and groom, newlyweds, hold their fists out toward the photographer to show of their new wedding rings. The groom kisses the bride's cheek in the background as she smiles happily.

'Opposites Attract' Theme Wedding Ceremony Script

This original wedding ceremony script celebrates the passion, excitement, and authenticity of a marriage between two unique and independent spirits. Embrace your 'opposites attract' love story with this heartfelt script, including a heartfelt invocation, declaration of intent, and personal vow exchange, written by ordained AMM Minister Karen E. Reynolds.

A groom rests his palm against the bride's cheek, and she closes her eyes and smiles lovingly. It is their wedding day, they wear white wedding clothes and are standing in the sunlight.

Marriage of Equals Wedding Ceremony Script for Non-traditional Couples

This unique wedding ceremony script celebrates independence in marriage, true partnership, and the coming together of two free spirits in love. This simple officiant script includes nontraditional wording with an emphasis on equality and mutual respect, sweet ‘repeat after me’ style wedding vows and ring exchange, and a simple pronouncement. Written by ordained AMM Minister, officiant, & songwriter Karen E. Reynolds.

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