Sharon Denice Davis

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered here together to join Christopher Wayne Park and Stephanie Elaine Waddell in Holy Matrimony.

Let us begin with prayer.

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Marriage 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.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

Christopher Park and Stephanie Waddell will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Now we will pray over the rings.

Dear Heavenly Father, who created each of us to love and to be loved by You and by others, we pray your heavenly blessings on these rings and on the couple who will wear them.

As these rings encircle their fingers, may your divine and constant love encircle their hearts. Thank you that the value of these rings far surpasses that of gold and diamonds. They are merely symbols of the priceless commitment of this marriage covenant. May the blessings and power of the Holy Spirit be upon the wearers of these rings during the ups and downs of daily life. May they travel life together as a family, joined together as one. May their wisdom grow along with their knowledge of each other’s unique character and spirit. May there be grace in times of conflict, an ability to communicate during misunderstandings and a deep sense of belonging to each other.

May you protect them from all harm. Provide for their needs. Console them in their sorrows. Lift them with joy. Even when worn with age, may these rings forever shine as a testament to your ever present help through all seasons of life. We pray in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.

Repeat after me:

I, Christopher Wayne Park, take this woman Stephanie Elaine Waddell to be my lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, in sickness and in health, for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, to love and to cherish, until death do us part. This is my solemn vow.

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

I, Stephanie Elaine Waddell, take this man Christopher Wayne Park to be my lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, in sickness and in health, for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, to love and to cherish, until death do us part. This is my solemn vow.

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Christopher Park and Stephanie Waddell will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

Matthew 19:6: So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Georgia I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may kiss your bride.

It is my pleasure to introduce to you Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Park.