Tyler Robert Artz

who’s playing music?

Procession

-guests seat, bring in elders in

-officiants stand at the alter before ceremony begins (ask Denton/Jenna how they want us)

-wedding party enters (song?)

-ask everyone to please rise

-bride enters (song?) with escort (father, brother, best friend, etc.)

-ask who gives the bride to the groom

-bride faces groom and escort leaves

-ask everyone to be seated

Invocation (Tyler)

-welcome everyone

-we want to thank you all for joining us on this beautiful day

-we are gathered here today to join Jacob Anthony Ryan Denton and Jenna Jean Schultz, as they make a promise of love and commitment to one another..

- This life contract is not to be entered into lightly, but thoughtfully and seriously, and with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities. Always remember and remind each other, that love, loyalty, and understanding are the foundations of a happy and enduring home. This is the start of a new family and you two are the ones that will define how it grows. You must show desire for each other.

-Do you understand and are willing freely? (couple says “we understand”)

(joke?)

This isn’t another vehicle you tinker with. You don’t rebuild it. You don’t overhaul it. You don’t run it through a derby.

(endjoke)

-if anyone has any objections to these two being married, let them speak now or forever hold their peace

(pause)

-Jake and Jenna, 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 is the day you turn “I’s” into “We’s”

Today your family and friends, these strangers, 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.

Readings/Funny Story/Insightful Words/Traditions/Unity Candle or Sand Ceremony

Any thing special the couple wants read or done

Declaration of Intent (Josh)

-bring on the “I do” questions

Vows Exchange (Josh)

-instruct the couple to speak and say why they love each other

Rings Exchange (Josh)

-orchestrate the exchange of rings

Blessing

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 as 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…….at Paddy’s. May you always see and encourage the best in each other. May the challenges life brings your way make your marriage even stronger, and may you always be each other’s best friend and greatest love.

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Pronouncement (Tyler)

-by the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries

(joke)

Online registration for $49.99

(end joke)

and the State of South Dakota, I now pronounce you man and wife.

-ladies and gentleman, it is our honor to introduce to you, for the first time ever, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob and Jenna Denton!

-Mr. Denton……you may kiss your bride

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Recession

-bride and groom leave

-wedding party leaves

-announce exit strategy

-receiving line? Will someone escort the crowd out? Final announcements