Barbara Ann Brooks

Who gives this woman to be married to this man?

Cameron: her mother and I

We are gathered here today

to celebrate one of life's greatest moments,

the joining of two hearts.

In this ceremony today we will witness the joining of

Bryson Prince and Hannah Huffman in marriage.

Over the past year—- plus, there were a lot of questions on what that gathering would look like.

Would it be the three of us?

10 of us?

100?

Although a ceremony of three is intimate,

these two are so happy to have you-

their friends and family here today!

They would like to thank you each and everyone for attending this joyous occasion with them.

Today we have come together to witness the joining of these two lives.

For them, out of the routine of ordinary life,

the extraordinary has happened.

They met each other, fell in love

and are celebrating that with their wedding today.

Romance is fun,

but true love is something far more

and it is their desire to love each other for life

and that is what we are celebrating here today.

Let us pray:

Lord,

No matter what they achieve in their lives,

they have nothing without love.

We pray for the Spirit’s fruit of love in their hearts.

Give Bryson and Hannah patience that shows mercy when they fail.

Teach them gentleness and self-control to speak

with kindness and respect at all times.

Guard them from pride that demands their own way.

Purify their hearts from selfishness so they will help, serve, and give with cheerful hearts.

Enable them to forgive one another as you have forgiven us.

Keep them from anger and bitterness that will bring division and pain to their marriage.

Let them continually face forward,

leaving the hurts and mistakes of the past behind.

Fill their home with truth and integrity.

Make them worthy of trust and honor, persevering in their love until the end.

Amen.

As you look out there today and see your friends and family and others that were not able to join you today- you have a variety of advice, length of marriage, or relationship, maybe even some- 2nd marriages.

Don’t be afraid to ask guidance from those you care about.

But you have to figure out what is right for the two of you.

It may be:

always kiss me good night

Or maybe Baby,

I love you- but I don’t really like you right now-

let’s sleep on it and talk about it tomorrow.

Figure out finances:

share all expenses or separate accounts?

Toilet seat/lid up or down?

I say: both lids down- saves it from becoming a water bowl for Daisy and Chase!

Do you prepare a dinner menu for the week and grocery shop to that list?

Or do you figure it out day by day?

Cooking dinner? Does whom ever cooks - the other one cleans up?

Be prepared for some burnt meals!

Be prepared for some undercooked meals.

Do you eat it (if it is safe)

because you know the time, effort, and frustration the other spent?

Do you agree to throw it out? Give it to the dogs?

Do you just go out out to Texas Roadhouse?

If you commit to having a cold pitcher of water in the refrigerator,

each time you fill a glass for yourself, remember to fill it when your done.

It’s easy to say, I’ll do it the next time.

But next time there maybe an empty pitcher.

Be able and willing to re-evaluate your decisions -

and to try another way -

it might just be better-

or it might not.

Take your partners feelings into consideration and at least be willing to hear them out.

So many things to decide on, but remember you have many years together to figure it out.

You will make some great choices and probably some that aren’t so great.

But- remember, there has never been a union of Bryson and Hannah before.

These two people have never been here in this position before.

Give this union every opportunity to succeed.

Be forgiving and be able to accept forgiveness.

Marriage is hard!

Remember the reasons you fell in love.

Form a new life together,

but remember the qualities that each of you had that stole your heart.

I would ask that you always treat yourself

and each other with respect.

I am going to say that again......

treat yourself and each other with respect

Don’t give up on date night,

don’t give up on the little things that mean so much

It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow

Don’t forget to show the other that they are worthy, desirable, wanted, and loved.

Today begins a life of giving and sharing

Nurturing and support and of course compromise

As you make your promises to one another

You will find 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 together

and you will always know that you have a partner

to face any adversity that comes your way!

please join hands

Groom: -Bryson, Repeat after me

I, Bryson Prince,

take you, Hannah Huffman,

for my lawfully wedded wife,

to have and to hold

from this day forward,

for better, for worse,

for richer, for poorer,

in sickness and in health,

until death do us part.

I will love and honor you

all the days of my life

Hannah, repeat after me

I, Hannah Huffman

take you, Bryson Prince

for my lawfully wedded husband,

to have and to hold

from this day forward,

for better, for worse,

for richer, for poorer,

in sickness and in health,

until death do us part.

I will love and honor you

all the days of my life

I will ask that you Give the highest priority to tenderness, gentleness and kindness

that your marriage deserves.

When frustration and difficulty assail your marriage,

As they do to every relationship at one time or another

Focus on what still remains right between you

Not only the part that seems wrong.

this way, 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.

And if each of you will take responsibility for the quality of your life together

It will be marked by abundance and happiness.

This is not only about marrying the right person,

It is being the right partner.

Please bring the rings forward.

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

Bryson, please place this ring on Hannah’s finger and repeat after me

Hannah, I give you this ring

As a symbol of my love

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

Hannah, please place this ring on Bryson’s finger and repeat after me

Bryson, I give you this ring

As a symbol of my love

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

Unity sand

We will now celebrate Bryson and Hannah’s union with a sand ceremony.

Move to sand

They are creating a unique, timeless keepsake,

one that they can display in their home for years to come.

Each of you have your own individual containers,

this is each of your individual lives this far.

You will each put that sand into one larger container

as you have committed your lives to each other,

representing the strong foundation of your relationship.

That foundation includes their families,

their upbringing, and all the important steps on their journeys that led them to be who they are today

and the journey that has brought them together.

This foundation will support them in their love

as they grow and change together.

Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so too will your marriage and your family forever be intertwined.

This sand will not always look like it does today.

It will move and change, just like your relationship.

Your love will grow and change.

That is one of the beautiful qualities of love.

Pour sand- return to center

To make your relationship work will take love.

This is the core of your marriage and why you are here today.

It will take trust,

To know in your hearts You truly want what is best for each other.

It will take dedication.

To stay open to one another And to learn and grow together.

It will take faith

To go forward together Without knowing exactly what the future brings.

It will take commitment

To hold true to the journey you both have pledged to today

This is my blessing for you.....

May you always be in love

May your love be as beautiful each day as it is on this day of celebration

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

Pronouncement: step aside

Bryson and Hannah -

You have pledged your faith to each other

in the company of your family and friends.

By the power vested in me by the state of Arkansas

I now pronounce you husband and wife,

you may kiss your bride

I am honored to publicly introduce Mr and Mrs Prince!!