Josh Wells

*(INVOCATION)*

We have been invited here today to share with Richard and Carisa a very important moment in their lives. In the time they have been together, their love and understanding of each other has grown and matured, and now they have decided to live their lives together as husband and wife.

*(READING FROM CORINTHIANS)*

Corinthians 1; 13 Love is always patient and kind. It is never jealous. Love is never boastful or conceited, it is never rude or selfish, it does not take offense and is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other people's faults, but delights in the truth. It is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope. It is always ready to endure whatever comes. True love does not come to an end.

*(Declaration of Intent)*

Do you Richard Moore take this woman Carisa Cowan to be your lawfully wedded partner, 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?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you Carisa Cowan take this man Richard Moore to be your lawfully wedded partner, 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?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Richard and Carisa will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

*(UNITY CANDLE)*

At this time, we will light the Unity Candle. Richard and Carissa will each take one of the smaller candles. Each of the candles represents them as individuals. After lighting their candles. Richard and Carisa please will take their candles and light the center candle together. The center candle represents the joining of two individuals into one married couple. Each year on your anniversary you will relight your candles and relive your vows

By the authority vested in me by the State of Mississippi I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may now kiss the bride.