Kevin D Conner

Who gives this woman to be married?

(Father of Bride) "I DO" or "Her Mother and I"

Dearly Beloved,

We are gathered here today to unite Kortney Day and Michael Conner in holy matrimony. Today, they will receive God’s greatest gift; another person to share with, grow with, change with, be joyful with and to stand with as one when trials and tribulations enter their lives. It is fitting, therefore, that we should on this occasion begin by asking for God’s blessing on this marriage.

Let us pray.

Heavenly Father, we gather to celebrate your gift of love, and its presence among us. We rejoice that these two people have chosen to commit themselves to a life of loving faithfulness to one another. We praise you, Lord, for the ways you have touched our lives with loving relationships such as Kortney and Michael's, and we give thanks for the special love and friendship you have put in their hearts. Renew within us an affectionate and loving spirit. Enrich our lives with the gracious gift of your love so that we may embrace others with that same love. May our participation in this celebration of love and commitment, give to us a new joy and responsiveness to the relationships that we cherish. In your loving arms we pray, Amen.

You may be seated.

This marriage is not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously, and with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities. Please remember that love, loyalty, and understanding are the foundations of a happy and enduring home.

*(Marriage Vows)

Michael and Kortney will now share their vows.

"Please join hands."

Michael, please repeat after me:

I, Michael, take you Kortney, to be my wedded wife

to have and to hold, from this day forward,

through the good times and the bad, for richer or for poorer

In sickness and in health, to love and to cherish,

for as long as we both shall live,

This is my solemn vow.

Kortney, please repeat after me:

I, Kortney, take you Michael, to be my wedded husband

to have and to hold, from this day forward,

through the good times and the bad, for richer or for poorer

In sickness and in health, to love and to cherish,

for as long as we both shall live,

This is my solemn vow.

*(Blessing of the Rings)

May we have the rings please.

May the Lord Bless these rings which you give to each other as your sign of Love, Devotion and everlasting love. Amen.

*(Exchange of Rings)

Michael, As you place this ring on Kortney's finger, please repeat after me:

Kortney, This ring is my sacred gift to you,

A symbol of my Love,

A sign that from this day forward and always,

My Love will surround you,

With this ring I thee wed.

Kortney, As you place this ring on Michael's finger, please repeat after me:

Michael, This ring is my sacred gift to you,

A symbol of my Love,

A sign that from this day forward and always,

My Love will surround you,

With this ring I thee wed.

Michael and Kortney, from this moment forward you will never be alone. You will carry with you the love of another person, giving you a completeness and renewed lightness. May your life together be immersed in love and excitement. May you strive to enrich each other in every possible way. And may you work to bring the peace you find to this world.

*(Declaration of Marriage)

Having pledged their fidelity to one another, to love, honor and cherish one another in the presence of this gathering and by the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Illinois, it is my honor to now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.

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*KISS*

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my honor to be the first to introduce you to:

Mr. and Mrs. Conner.