Bithja Gebrulien

What greater thing for two persons than to feel they are joined together; to strengthen each other in labor, to rest on each other in sorrow, to help each other in need, to share joy, and to be one with each other – whatever life has to offer.

This is a special time of celebration that Ashley Joseph and Whytnea Matthews will long remember, and because of this, they are thankful you are here today to share in their joy.

Ashley and Whytnea, today begins a life of giving and sharing, nurturing and support; allowing each other the freedom to change and grow as individuals while developing your mutual spirit as time goes by. In the art of marriage, the little things are the big things. It is about establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal, dependence is mutual, and the obligation is reciprocal.

Today we are gathered together to celebrate your union. Today we are privileged to witness two very dear friends; two exceptional and driven individuals committed to sharing a lifetime together.

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

Please join hands.

Ashley, do you take Whytnea, whose hand you hold, choosing her alone to be your lawfully wedded wife? Do you live with her in the state of true matrimony? Do you love her and comfort her through good times and bad, in sickness and in health, honoring her at all times, and being faithful to her?

Ashley: I DO

Whytnea, do you take Ashley, whose hand you hold, choosing her alone to be your lawfully wedded wife? Do you live with her in the state of true matrimony? Do you love her and comfort her through good times and bad, in sickness and in health, honoring her at all times, and being faithful to her?

Whytnea: I DO

The ring, an unbroken circle, represents unending love. As often as either of you look upon these rings, may you be reminded of this moment and the love you have promised to one another.

Ashley, please place this ring on Whytnea’s finger and repeat after me.

Whytnea, I give you this ring, ** as a symbol of my love, ** and that I am choosing to share ** my life’s journey with you. ** I give you this ring, ** with the pledge to love you ** today, tomorrow, always and forever. **

Whytnea, please place this ring on Ashley’s finger and repeat after me.

Ashley, I give you this ring, ** as a symbol of my love, ** and that I am choosing to share ** my life’s journey with you. ** I give you this ring, ** with the pledge to love you ** today, tomorrow, always and forever. **

Ashley and Whytnea, I want to wish you both much love and happiness as you begin your new journey. Remember to keep lots of laughter in your life and love will never be far behind.

I leave you now with the following words:

May all that you are always be in love. May all that is love always be in you. May your love be beautiful on each day you share as it is on this day of celebration; and may each day you share be as precious to you as the day you first fell in love. May you always see and encourage the best in each other. May the challenges life bring your way make your marriage stronger, and may you always be each other’s best friend and greatest love.

Ashley and Whytnea, you have pledged your faith to each other in the company of those who love you. By the power vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Florida, I now pronounce you married. Though you may have kissed many times before, I ask that you kiss once more.

SMOOCH 😊

Ladies and gentleman, I am proud to present for the first time, Mrs. And Mrs. Matthews!