Toria R Jones

*(Giving Away of the Bride)*

“Who presents this woman to this man today?”

Wait for Escort to answer “I Do.”

*(Invocation)*

“Dearly beloved we are gathered here to join Julian Villasenor & Shari Evangelista in the union of marriage. This contract is not to be entered into lightly. These two college sweethearts have thoughtfully & seriously considered the obligations & responsibilities therein, and are now ready to embark on the journey of building a foundation of enduring love.”

Julian & Shari will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

“Julian & Shari you are about to make this life long promise to each other. Living by these vows will add a pillar of strength that will bind you together in love as you experience the joys of marriage.

”Do you Julian take Shari to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?”

*(Wait for Groom to respond “I Do.”)*

”Do you Shari take Julian to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?”

*(Wait for Bride to respond “I Do.”)*

*(Ring Exchange)*

“Julian & Shari will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love & fidelity.”

“Julian place the ring on Shari’s finger and repeat after me…” (Optional)

“With this ring, I choose you this day & forevermore.”

“Shari place the ring on Julian’s finger and repeat after me…” (Optional)

“With this ring, I choose you this day & forevermore.”

*(Officiant Blessing)*

“These words I leave with you…May all that you are, always be beautifully in love with each other and may that love grow and shine brighter with each passing day. Purpose to keep God first, honor each other’s feelings, enjoy each other’s presence, and always see & encourage the best in each other. Life’s challenges will come, just know that the strength of your faith in God will always pull you through. May you always be each other’s best friend and greatest love.”

*(Pronouncement)*

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Illinois I now pronounce you husband and wife!

Now introducing for the first time Mr. Julian Villasenor & Mrs. Shari Evangelista-Villasenor.