Greggory Allen Marcus

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Hobart Pritchard and Jessica Atkins in the spiritual union of marriage.

Please let us pray and let us ask God to Bless This Glorious Occasion.

Lord God Almighty,

Creator of the heavens and earth.

Thank you for the gift of marriage

For all the joy and love that it brings us.

We thank you for Jennifer and Hobart

Thank you that you have brought them together for this special day

And that you hold them safely in Your hands.

We pray that you would richly bless them as they exchange their vows and their wedding rings,

And from this day forward they would walk hand in hand into everything that you have destined them to be.

We give our hearts and beings to You now in adoration

And welcome Your Holy Spirit amongst us.

Amen.

1st Corinthians 13:4-7

4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

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.

Hobart Pritchard and Jessica Atkins will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Hobart Pritchard take this woman Jennifer Atkins to be your lawfully wedded partner, 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 Jennifer Atkins take this man Hobart Pritchard to be your lawfully wedded partner, 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)*

Hobart Pritchard and Jennifer Atkins will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

A circle is endless and has no beginning or end. This means that a circle goes on forever, just like the love a married couple have for each other. The circle shape of a wedding ring signifies that your love for one another is endless and will last forever.

Hobart repeat after me:

“I give you this ring as a sign of our love for and commitment to each other. I promise to support you, care for you, and stand alongside you for all of our days.”

Jennifer repeat after me:

“I give you this ring as a sign of our love for and commitment to each other. I promise to support you, care for you, and stand alongside you for all of our days.”

Final Blessing:

May you be blessed with Hope enough to keep sunshine in your love, and Fear enough to keep you holding hands in the dark; May God bless you with Unity enough to keep your roots entwined, and Separation enough to keep you reaching for each other; May God bless you with Harmony enough to keep romance in your song, and Discord enough to keep you tuning your love so it becomes sweet music to all who may hear it.

By the authority vested in me by God & the State of Missouri I now pronounce you husband and wife! You May Kiss Your Bride.

For The First Time I Would Like To Introduce Mr. & Mrs. Hobart Pritchard......