Towanda Bridgeman

Wedding for Annie

INVOCATION

We are gathered here today to unite IBRAHIM _Yaro and Antoinette Jefferson in the holy bonds of matrimony. If any one can show just cause why they may not be lawfully joined together, let them speak now or forever hold their peace."

TO IBRAHIM

"Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live? If so answer 'I do'."

TO ANNIE

Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live? If so, answer I do."

VOWS

Today You will give yourselves to each other in marriage. I want you to both promise to support and inspire each other to laugh with each other, and to comfort each other in times of struggle. Promise to love in good times and in bad, when life seems easy and when it seems hard, when your love is simple, and when it is an effort.

Promise to always respect each other with kindness, unselfishness, and trust,

Always be by each other’s side to create a wonderful life together

Be proud of your decision you've chosen to Run Away with Each other for the rest of your lives."

Promise these things you vow not just today, but all the days of your life.

RING EXCHANGE

[Officiant to the Couple]

"The rings you are about to place on each other's fingers are symbols of your love. They will remind you of the eternal love that you have for one another."

[Officiant to Partner A]

"IBRAHIM, please place the ring that you have in your hands on ANTOINETTE finger and repeat after me."

"As this ring encircles your finger… From this moment forward... So will my love forever encircle you... You will never walk alone... My heart will be your shelter... My arms will be your home... We will walk through life as partners & best friends... I promise to do my best to love, cherish and accept you... Just the way you are... I give you my heart until the end of time... I have no greater gift to give."

As this ring encircles your finger... from this moment forward... so will my love forever encircle you... You will never walk alone... My heart will be your shelter... My arms will be your home... We will walk through life as partners & best friends... I promise to do my best to love, cherish and accept you... just the way you are... I give you my heart until the end of time... I have no greater gift to give."

PRONOUNCEMENT OF COUPLE

PRONOUNCEMENT

(Officiant to the Wedding Reception)

"By the power given to me by the American Marriage Ministries and by the State of MARYLAND, I now pronounce you married."

(Officiant to the Couple)

"You may now kiss."

[The Officiant moves to the side. The Couple Kisses.]

(Officiant to the Wedding Reception)

"Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my honor to present for the first time, MR AND MRS IBRAHIM n ANTOINETTE YARO