David Michael Williams

Friends and Family, welcome and thank you for being here on this important day.

We have gathered today to join Philip Minnis and Amanda Redding in the spiritual union of marriage.

It is my pleasure to be here today to officiate this wedding. When Phil first spoke of Amanda I knew there was something special there. When Phil and Amanda ask me to be a part of this special day, I didn't hesitate to say yes. Even though she is stealing my video game partner in crime. I guess its time to give him away now.

This bond is not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously, and with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities. Please remember that love, loyalty, and understanding are the foundations of a happy and long lasting marriage.

Phil and Amanda have written their own vowels and will share them now. Phil would you like to start.

*(Vows)*

Now I would like to ask Phil and Amanda to confirm their lasting commitment to each other.

Do you Phil take Amanda to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself committed to each other for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you Amanda take Phil to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself committed to each other for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Philip and Amanda will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

Tommy may I have the rings?

These rings are a visual symbol of the promises that have been made today. They have no beginning and has no end. They are seamless circles; for love that is given comes back around.

May they remind you of who you are, where you've been, and where you're going.

As you wear them through time, they will reflect not only who you are as individuals, but also who you are as a couple.

*(Ring Exchange)*

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Indiana I now pronounce you husband and wife!

You may kiss the bride.

For the first time I am happy to introduce Mr and Mrs Philp Minnis.