Monica C. Blackwell

Hello everyone!! Come on you can do better than that!!

Hello Everyone!! I knew you could do it!!

These 2 are getting married!! Can you believe it?? YAY!!

I am Monica Blackwell-the officiant of the hour and I am honored to have traveled here today from Albany to share in this BEAUTIFUL OCCASION with you all.

The couple is so glad that each of you are here today, you each mean so much to them and they appreciate you taking time to be present.

now that we have gotten that out of the way=let's get this show on the road.

All RISE! ------------------- SHE ENTERS------------You may be seated THANK YOU

We HAVE come together here to join Francisco Adolfo Ventura and Danna Paola Portillo in the spiritual union of marriage.

Please join us in a word of Prayer

"Father in heaven,

You ordained marriage for your children, and you gave us love.

We present to You Francisco and Danna, who come this day to be married.

May the commitment of love they make to be blessed with true devotion and spiritual commitment.

We ask that You, God, will give them the ability to keep the covenant they have made.

God when there is misunderstanding, give patience and gentleness; if suffering becomes a part of their lives, give them a strong faith and an abiding love.

Be with them and show them the right way to go and things to do from this day on.

Amen.

As we proceed with your ceremony of love, remember that this is a contract that 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.

**Francisco and Danna who knew that when you two met about a year ago that you would propose to Danna in a private setting and profess your love to her? Not only that, but that we would all be standing here today.

You two already know it will take a lot of love, patience and understanding in order to make this relationship work.

Know that marriage is a coming together of hearts and souls to face the world together.

It's not only about marrying the right person, but being the RIGHT PARTNER.

Francisco Adolfo Ventura and Danna Paola Portillo will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Francisco Adolfo Ventura take this woman Danna Paola Portillo to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you Danna Paola Portillo take this man Francisco Adolfo Ventura to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Francisco Adolfo Ventura and Danna Paola Portillo will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

From earliest times, the ring has been a symbol of love.

One that symbolizes a continuous commitment to love.

Francisco and Danna-------you both have rings, may they serve as the outward symbols of your love and ongoing dedication to each other.

Now, Francisco please hold ------Danna's--- hand, and place the ring on her finger and say to her these words. ---Danna----------- :

“From this day on, I commit myself to you, and this ring is a symbol of my pledge.”

----Danna------, hold ----Francisco ’s----- hand and place the ring on his finger and say to him these words. –Francisco ---------:

“From this day on, I commit myself to you, and this ring is a symbol of my pledge.”

Please join us once again in a word of prayer

For this Dear God is our Closing Prayer

Our Father, we come here today asking for your blessing upon these two lives. We are thankful for the love we see here and even more for the love we feel from You. May we never take this love for granted. We pray that Your love will be a shield for (Groom) and (Bride). Grant that they may be ever true and loving, living together in such a way as to never bring heartbreak into their marriage.

Lord bless this beautiful couple with love, Keep alive forever more the vows they’ve pledged today. May you bless their dreams and visions, And keep them always safe. May peace and joy be with them now and forever more. Amen

With that being said, by the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Georgia I now pronounce you Mr and Mrs Francisco Ventura!

The couple would like to thank you for your presence here today, you all made this all possible.

Francisco you may now KISS YOUR BRIDE!!