Andrew D Brasfield
Minister ID: 214355-127333 View Ordination Certificate
Officiated by Andrew D Brasfield at Concord Fishing Peir in Farragut, Tennessee on November 1st, 2021. Witnessed by Sarah Cook.
"What a Beautiful and Joyous wedding ceremony! The couple was married in a picturesque setting at the end of a fishing pier on the lake. The photographer was our witness as the couple had a private ceremony with only the photographer and me in attendance with them. It was perfect. And what a sweet and beautiful couple! We opened with a prayer, exchanged vows, read 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, exchanged rings and closed with a kiss. They were emotional and it was so sweet. Love was in the air! This was my first time to officiate for a same sex couple. I wasn't sure what to expect and was a little nervous I might say the wrong thing like "husband" or something. But everything went off without a mistake. We were all so happy! I'm thankful they asked me to be their minister on their special day."
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We are gathered together here to join Zica-Varie Caldwell and Erin Childress 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.
*(Prayer)*
Heavenly Father we are here on this day to give thanks for the love you have shared with these two individuals. We ask that you help Zica-Varie and Erin to always remember when they first met and to remember the strong love that grew between them. To work that love into practical things so that nothing divides them. Please help them find words both kind and loving and hearts, always ready to ask for forgiveness as well as able to forgive. Father, we put this marriage in your hands. We ask you to bless this couple in their union and throughout their life together.
We ask these things in the name of Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Zica-Varie Caldwell and Erin Childress will now share their vows.
*(Vows)*
Do you Zica-Varie Caldwell take this woman Erin Childress to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and sorrow, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?
*(Wait for Confirmation)*
Do you Erin Childress take this woman Zica-Varie Caldwell to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and sorrow, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?
*(Wait for Confirmation)*
Zica-Varie Caldwell and Erin Childress will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.
*(Ring Exchange)*
Zica-Varie, please take the ring you have selected for Erin. As you place it on Erin's finger, repeat after me:
'With this ring, I thee wed.'"
"Erin, please take the ring you have selected for Zica-Varie. As you place it on her finger, repeat after me:
'With this ring, I thee wed.'"
By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Tennessee I now pronounce you wife and wife! You may kiss your partner!
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