William Charles King

Wedding Ceremony Script

Groom: Jose Guadulupe Monrreal

Bride: Talesha Breanna Koonce

Invocation:

Dearly Beloved, Honored Guests, Family, and Friends, we are gathered here today to join Jose Guadulupe Monrreal and Talesha Breanna Koonce in the bond of Holy matrimony. If anyone can show just cause as to why they should not be married, let them speak now or forever hold their peace. When a man and woman love so deeply, they may join in the eyes of God as one; for the Bible says in Genesis 2:24 (KJV):

“Therefore, shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” Their union comes after careful thought and consideration, with a deep realization of the obligations and responsibilities it carries, for it takes more than just love to ensure a successful, fulfilling marriage: it takes trust, commitment, patience, communication, understanding, respect, and loyalty from both parties.

Declaration of Intent:

Do you, Jose, take Talesha to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself faithful unto her for as long as you both shall live?

(Groom responds)

Do you, Talesha, take Jose to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself faithful unto him for as long as you both shall live?

(Bride responds)

Ring Exchange:

The rings you are about to place on each other’s fingers are symbols of your love, to remind you of the eternal love you have for one another.

Jose, please place the ring on Talesha’s finger and repeat after me:

“As this ring encircles your finger, from this moment forward, so will my love encircle you. You will never walk alone: my heart will be your shelter, my arms will be your home, we will walk through life as partners and best friends. I promise to always love, honor, and cherish you…just the way you are. I give you my heart until the end of time…I have no greater gift to give.

Talesha, please place the ring on Jose’s finger, and repeat after me:

“As this ring encircles your finger, from this moment forward, so will my love encircle you. You will never walk alone: my heart will be your shelter, my arms will be your home, we will walk through life as partners and best friends. I promise to always love, honor, and cherish you…just the way you are. I give you my heart until the end of time…I have no greater gift to give.

Pronouncement:

By the power vested in me by God, under the authority of American Marriage Ministries, and coordination with the State of Georgia, I now pronounce you husband and wife. “Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.” (Matthew 19:6, KJV)

Jose, you may now kiss your lovely bride.

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my honor to present to you Mr. and Mrs. Jose Guadalupe Monrreal.