Phyllis Yvonne Alegria

Heavenly Father, We give you thanks for your gift of enduring love and your presence here with us now as we witness the vows of marriage between Ethan and Lauryn. We ask you to bless this couple in their union and throughout their life together as husband and wife. Keep and guide them from this day forward.

How sweet to celebrate, with the two of you, the love you have discovered in one another - and to

support your decision to commit yourselves to a lifelong relationship.

Today, you both demonstrate your devotion to one another; by dedicating yourselves to a life together;

and setting forth to honor the vows that you have created today, your lives which began on separate

paths, will now be joined as one.

I ask you to remember this advice:

Never go to bed angry.

Let your love be stronger than your anger.

Learn the wisdom of compromise - for it is better to bend than to break.

Believe the best of your beloved - rather than the worst.

Confide in your partner and ask for help when needed

Remember that true friendship is the basis for any lasting relationship

and say & I love you everyday

(AT THIS TIME: THE BRIDE AND GROOM WILL NOW SHARE THEIR VOWS THEY HAVE PREPARED FOR

ONE ANOTHER.)

I DO'S

Ethan- do you take Lauryn to be your wife? Do you promise to love, honor, cherish, and protect her,

forsaking all others and oldling only unto her?

Lauryn, do you take Ethan to be your husband? Do you promise to love, honor, cherish, and protect

him, forsaking all others and oldling only unto him?

(RING EXCHANGE)

Lauryn and Ethan it is now time to exchange rings; as a symbol of your love and

fidelity. The ring, an unbroken, never-ending circle, is a symbol of committed, unending love.

Ethan; as you place this ring on Lauryn’s finger, repeat after me: This ring, a gift for you, symbolizes my

desire, that you may be my wife from this day forward. As this ring has no end, neither shall my love for you.

Lauryn; as you place this ring on Ethan’s finger; repeat after me: This ring, a gift for you, symbolizes my

desire that you may be my husband from this day forward. As this ring has no end, neither shall my love for you.

Lauryn and Ethan; having proclaimed love and commitment to one another; I am happy to pronounce you, by the power vested in me, by the American Marriage Ministries and the state of Texas; Husband

and Wife- you may kiss your Bride!