Kelly Ray

(Before the wedding)


{Kelly to the guest}
“Welcome. At the request of the couple, I invite you all to turn off your cellphones and cameras before and during the ceremony. They have talented photographers and videographers with us to capture and share the moments. We encourage you to enjoy the celebrations without the distraction of technology.”

Ceremony starts

Please bow your heads as Mr. Jack prays over this ceremony and couple


{Kelly to Dad and Pappy Jack}

“Who gives this woman to wed this man?”

{Dad and Pappy Jack to Kelly}

“We do”

**Dad and Pappy Jack hand Haylee to Mathew**

**Let Mathew and Haylee breathe for a moment and look at each other**

{Kelly to Mathew and Haylee}

“This is your special day, and it’ll fly by in a blur. Before you say your vows to one another, let’s pause for a moment and take in the beauty that surrounds us here today. Look around, soak it all in and remember the love ones who are here with us today.

{Kelly ask Mathew and Haylee are they ready to proceed. We say yes}

{Kelly to guest, Mathew and Haylee}

“Welcome friends and families. We are gathered here today, surrounded by the beauty of creation, and nurtured by the sights and sounds of nature to celebrate the joining of Mathew and Haylee in marriage.

Today is a celebration. A celebration of love, of commitment, of friendship, of family, and of two people who are in it for forever.

“You fell in love by chance, but you’re here today because you’re making a choice. You both are choosing each other. You’ve chosen to be with someone who enhances you, makes you smile and laugh, and makes your day even brighter. You’re about to make a promise to each other that you intend to keep. You’re going to vow to take care of each other, to stand up for one another, and find happiness in the other. There’s simple premises to each of these promises; you’re vowing to be there. You’re teaming up and saying to the other “Every experience I am going to have, I want you to be part of.””

The future promises many happy days ahead, filled with unique opportunities, adventures, and challenges. It is through trust, love, and the unfailing support of each other that you will meet these inevitable ups and downs.

{Kelly to Mathew and Haylee}

Mathew, Haylee, I invite you to join hands. Think about the hands you are holding.

These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever.

These are the hands that will work alongside yours as together you build your future together.

These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes, tears of sorrow and tears of happiness.

These are the hands that will give you support and encouragement to chase down your dreams.

These are the hands that will give you strength, compassion and love when you need it.

These are the hands that will hold you tight when you struggle through difficult times.

These are the hands that will lift your chin and brush your cheeks as they raise your face to look into the eyes that are filled with overwhelming love for you.

And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.

{Kelly to Mathew}

Mathew, do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, to live together in marriage, to love her, comfort her , honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, to have and to hold, for this day forward, as long as you both shall live?

Mathew

“I do”

{Kelly to Haylee}

Haylee, do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to live together in marriage, to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, to have and to hold, from this day forward, as long as you both shall live?”

Haylee

“I do”

{Kelly to Mathew}

Mathew, please place this ring on Haylee’s finger and repeat after me

“I give you this ring

As a symbol of my love and devotion

As we join our lives together

Today, Tomorrow, And forever”

{Kelly to Haylee}

Haylee, please place this ring on Mathew’s finger and repeat after me

“I give you this ring

As a symbol of my love and devotion

As we join our lives together

Today, Tomorrow, and forever”

{Kelly to the guest, Mathew and Haylee}

By the authority vested in me, by the state of Alabama, I now pronounce you husband and wife.

Mathew you may kiss your bride!

**Kelly steps away so they can kiss**

Bridal party walks back down

Kelly to guest:

Family please meet Mathew and Haylee at the Chapel for Pictures and all other guests please head to the barn for the reception.