William Edward Patrick Evans

08/14/2021

PROCESSION

INVOCATION

Family & Friends

We are gathered here today to witness and celebrate the joining of Andrew John Evans and Meghan Emily Colluci in the sacred institution of marriage.

They are standing here before you today because they have decided to entwine their lives together.

After today, they will not just be a couple, they will be a family, a single entity held together by love and devotion.

And we are all here to bear witness to the creation of this new family, through the union of Andrew and Meghan.

Today, they will affirm a bond to each other in front of all of you.

This affirmation means so much more because they are able to share it with all of you who are here today - their most beloved friends and family.

LIGHTNING OF THE REMEMBRANCE CANDLE

At this time, Andrew and Meghan would like to take a moment and light a candle and remember those who are not with them today, but are always and will forever be in their hearts.

Meghan’s Grandpa Colucci

Andrew’s Papa Sloan and Aunt Chrissy,

Grampy & Memé Evans and Aunt DiDi.

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE

Andrew and Meghan,

you are not only promising yourselves to each other, you are also committing to being strong for each other, to support and protect each other through all of the challenges you will face in this world.

Today is the day you will begin this new chapter in your lives.

And so without further ado, let us begin your declaration of intent to marry, to join as one ship sailing through the sea of life."

DECLARATION OF INTENT

"Do you, Andrew John Evans, take Meghan Emily Colucci, to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer, for as long as you both shall live?"

ANDREW RESPONDS WITH, 'I DO'.

"Do you, Meghan Emily Colucci, take Andrew John Evans, to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer, for as long as you both shall live?"

MEGHAN RESPONDS WITH 'I DO'

RING EXCHANGE

"A ring has no beginning or end. Its path is endless and a symbol of your endless love and respect for each other.

By placing these rings on each other's fingers, you are promising to not just love each other, but to honor each other, to be compasionate, patient, and understanding as you build your future together.

You can both feel the love around you.

These rings represent this love. Not just your love for each other, but from everyone here today. Let these rings be a reminder of that love, what you are feeling today."

OFFICIANT TO ANDREW

Andrew, place the ring on Meghan’s finger and repeat after me:

Meghan, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love -

with the pledge to love and support you -

today, tomorrow, -

always, and forever.

OFFICIANT TO MEGHAN

And now, Meghan, place the ring on Andrew’s finger and repeat after me:

Andrew, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love -

with the pledge to love and support you-

today, tomorrow, -

always, and forever.

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE

Sustaining a healthy marriage takes love.

It takes trust.

It takes honesty.

It takes patience.

It takes teamwork, compromise, and understanding.

You will need to have faith in each other, to go forward together, into an unpredictable future. It will take dedication, to stay open to one another - and to learn and grow together.

You both have declared your intent to marry,

you have promised to be commitmed to one another,

and have exchanged rings.

There is now only one thing left to do…

PRONOUNCEMENT

By the power vested in me by the State of Rhode Island, and the American Marriage Ministries, I now officially pronounce you husband and wife.

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE

Andrew you may now kiss your bride, Meghan

OFFICIANT TO THE RECEPTION

Friends, family, it is my honor and privilege to introduce to you for the first time,

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Meghan Evans

RECESSIONAL

End of the Wedding Ceremony.