Raquel Solomon

Good Afternoon Family, Friends & Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Bryan Villas and Michelle Diaz in the spiritual union of marriage.

This contract 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.

As you know, Bryan and Michelle wanted you all to witness this celebration in Hawaii. In lieu of a ring exchange, they have decided to do the Hawaiian tradition of a lei exchange.

In old Hawaii, leis were exchanged instead of the rings. Like the ring, the lei is a circle with no beginning or end, representing the eternal nature of love found in marriage. By placing the lei over the head and shoulders of the one you love, you’re saying to that person that you’re surrounding them with your love, now and forever.

Bryan and Michelle will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Bryan take this woman Michelle Diaz 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, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you Michelle take this man Bryan Villas 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, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Bryan and Michelle will now exchange leis as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Lei Exchange)*

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

You may now kiss the Bride.

Thank you!