Laiken Swann Goodrich

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

Ladies and gents, we’re here today because Nicole and Perry have said to one another, “Honey, I love you so much I’ve just gotta get the government involved!

We hold marriage up as a tradition in this country, and we’ve debated over it a lot in the last few decades, but at the end of the day, why do we do it? I made the joke in the intro about loving each other so much we’re going to get the government involved, but is that all it really is? Of course not! It’s a tradition, yes, but we change traditions all the time, and we keep the essence of those traditions alive in their new forms. Following along with the American tradition today the second time is going to be the charm.

Perry you have brought such a light into my moms eyes that I had never seen. You have been an amazing father figure to me and my brother. You have welcomed all of us into your life that now can be completed because we are in it.

Mom i am so happy you have found your person. I watched you through bad times and its been amazing to see you with Perry finally in the good times. I am so proud of the mother you are and the wife you will be to Perry.

I want to say thank you to both of you for your constant support of me and Garrett. Today we gain a father and a dad (legally). I am so excited to see what the future bring for you two and promise me I wont have to do this again in a couple years because someone put the dishes in the dishwasher out of order. Ok now on to the fun stuff. Mom you will go first.

Nicole... Do you take Perry to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, for better or worse, in sickness and health, for richer or for richer, and reap any and all tax benefits for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Perry... Do you take Nicole to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, for better or worse, in sickness and health, for richer or for richer, and reap any and all tax benefits for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Nicole Ricupero and Perry Jay Muir Jr. will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

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