Natasha Cormier Aymami

I. Invocation:

Opening Remarks: Introduction & Welcome Words

Welcome family and friends and more importantly welcome (Sean & Charlotte).

Wow, what can I say? This 2020 year has had it’s ups and downs. Today we would like to focus on celebrating the love that Sean and Charlotte are here to celebrate. They appreciate all of you who were able to make it during an apprehensive time with the COVID pandemic and witness their love for one another. They also respect and understand those who could not attend due to concerns with social distancing during these unpredictable times.

You know, I should be sitting out there as a supportive friend watching with a big smile knowing that I am about to watch an incredible day in my dear friends lives. However, I feel so honored to have been chosen to officiate your wedding today and actually partaking in the most important day in both of your lives.

Today is the day that (Sean & Charlotte) are making a lifelong commitment to each other.

Some people may say that they are already committed to each other and I wouldn’t disagree. But today, they are announcing their commitment to each other and in front of people that matter the most to them. They are saying to us, we love each other, we support each other and we want to spend the rest of our lives together.

Today is also a celebration for all of us! It is a pleasure for us to see love bloom and witness the union of two people who are perfect for each other. I can say this because I have seen how happy they make each other. Also another positive note, is we get to have a champagne toast immediately after this ceremony, so let’s hurry so we can enjoy our drink soon (wink).

Readings & Misc:

(Sean & Charlotte) come before their families and friends pledging their love and their hearts to one another.

Before we proceed with the formalities of the wedding, Sean and Charlotte would like to take this opportunity to honor their mothers.

Honoring of the Mothers with Flowers:

Minister: (Sean & Charlotte) will now present their mothers with flowers as symbols of gratitude.

Minister: Sean & Charlotte would like to thank their mothers for their continuous love, strength during challenging situations, sacrifices you have made for your children, and for always supporting them and providing wisdom and advice.

We would like to take a moment to provide a reading that represents Sean & Charlotte’s love for each other.

Readings:

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never ends.”

Words on Marriage: (This is the minister’s advice and message for the couple)

Minister: I would like to share some words of wisdom on marriage. I have been married for 12 wonderful years and I wanted to share some advice.

First, I ask that you always respect yourself and each other, and often remind yourselves of the reason you chose each other.

Give priority to the kindness that your marriage deserves. When you experience frustration and challenges in your marriage - as they do to every relationship at one time or another - focus on what is right between you, not only the part that seems wrong.

When clouds of trouble hide the sun in your lives and you lose sight of it for a moment, you can remember that the sun is still there.

If both of you accept responsibility for the quality of your life together, your lives will be content with happiness.

II. Declaration of Intent:

1. Personal Vows: “The couple has prepared their vows about the intent of their marriage.”

Minister: Sean and Charlotte, you are about to make promises to one another. You will find that as you live by these vows over the years, investing your time, love, and your commitment to one another, the happy times of your life will be twice as joyous because you’ll share these joys in marriage.

Minister to Charlotte: Charlotte would like to share her vows with Sean.

Charlotte: (Shares her vows with Sean.)

Minister: That was beautiful. Now Sean would like to share his vows with Charlotte.

Sean: (Shares his vows with Charlotte).

2. Declaration of Intent Vows:

Minister: The purpose of your personal vows is to share your love and commitment with each other, among your friends and family. Now we will move onto the ‘Declaration of Intent which is to announce your commitment to each other. Ready? Please face each other and hold hands.

Minister (to Charlotte): Do you, Charlotte, take Sean 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?

Bride: I do.

Minister (to Sean): Do you Sean, take Charlotte 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?

Groom: I do.

2. Rings Exchange:

Minister: Sean Batman & Charlotte Habenicht will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment. There are 3 rings of marriage, the engagement ring and the wedding rings

Minister: (Sean putting ring on Charlotte)

I, (Charlotte), take thee, GROOM to be my Husband/Wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, in joy and sorrow, and I promise my love to you. And with this ring, I take you as my (Husband), for as long as we both shall live.

Minister: (Charlotte putting ring on Sean)

I, (Sean), take the BRIDE, to be my (Wife). To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, in joy and sorrow, and I promise my love to you. And with this ring, I take you as my (Wife), for as long as we both shall live.

III. Recessional: The Pronouncement: The First Kiss & Presentation

Pronouncement:

“By the power vested in me by the American Marriage Ministries & the State of North Carolina, I now pronounce you, husband and wife.”

b. The First Kiss: “Please kiss the bride!”

c. Presentation: “Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Batman!”