Connie Marie Fell

Welcome Family and Friends,

We are gathered here today to join Stacey Mews and Rick Wawrzyniakowski in marriage. While we gather in person today to celebrate the marriage of Rick and Stacey, I would like to take a moment to remember the important people who could not be here today. They are here in memory, spirit, and always in our hearts; Shelley, Dominic, Susan and Grandma and Grandpa Schultz.

Stacey and I have been friends for several years now through work. When we first met, after a few interactions, she looked at me and said, " You're weird, I like you, you're my soulmate." And she was right, because I am and we are. When Stacey and Rick first met, you could tell Stacey was head over heels for him. We all thought she was a bit crazy to fall so fast, but when I met him for the 1st time, I could tell they were a perfect match. I am so honored to be here with everyone today as we celebrate the love between these two wonderful people.

Rick and Stacey have found a best friend in each other. They love going on adventures together. Camping, fishing, dance parties in their living room, and even yard work are enjoyable activities as long as they are doing them together. These two have both been through a lot in life separately, but it has only made them stronger people and prepared them to find each other and find their happily ever after.

Marriage is not to be entered into lightly, but thoughtfully and seriously, and with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities. Anyone who knows Rick and Stacey, or has ever watched them together can tell that they love each other fiercely and unconditionally. You can see it in their eyes as they stand here, in front of so many that care for them, that they would do anything for the other and that they want what is best for not only the other person but for life they have started to build. Love, loyalty, and understanding are the foundations of a happy and enduring life together.

Stacey and Rick will now share the vows that they have prepared themselves.

*Rick Vows*

*Stacey Vows*

Stacey and Rick will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment to one another.

Rick please place the ring on Stacey's finger.

Do you Rick take Stacey to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and in hard times, for richer or poorer, for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Stacey, please place the ring on Rick's finger.

Do you Stacey take Rick to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and in hard times, for richer or poorer, for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Wisconsin I now pronounce you husband and wife! Rick, you may now kiss your bride!!

*Kiss*