Alexander Steven Drake

Good afternoon everyone. On behalf of the bride & groom I would like to welcome and thank you for being here today to witness the union of Michelle Feffer and Jason Nobles. Please be seated.

*(Remarks)*

Jason and Michelle, it brings me great joy to stand here today having witnessed the growth of your relationship. From the day you met almost 16 years ago, to close friends, to a committed relationship, and to soon be joined as man & wife. It is a great testament to the enduring strength of your relationship that we are here today, and I cannot imagine a stronger foundation for marriage than the one you have built together.

But marriage is not about what led us to this moment. It is a commitment for what is yet to come. It is not about how you feel for one another today, but a daily dedication to be there for one another throughout the highs and lows of your future together. It is a promise to both laugh together and cry together, to remain steadfast and unwavering in the face of adversity and temptation, to support one another patiently, to listen attentively, to forgive quickly, and to trust and respect one another faithfully.

*(Prepared Vows)*

With this commitment to each other in mind, Michelle and Jason have prepared vows that they would like to share.

*(I Do Vows)*

Do you Jason, take Michelle to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, to honor and comfort, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her and forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?

Do you Michelle, take Jason to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, to honor and comfort, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him and forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?

*(Rings)*

Michelle and Jason have selected rings for one another as a symbol of their union. Let these rings serve as a reminder of the love and commitment that you have made to each other today.

Jason, as you place the ring on Michelle's finger, please repeat after me "I give you this ring as a symbol and pledge.... of my constant faith and abiding love."

Michelle, as you place the ring on Jason's finger, please repeat after me "I give you this ring as a symbol and pledge.... of my constant faith and abiding love."

*(Pronouncement)*

By the authority vested in me under the laws of the State of Florida, I now pronounce you man and wife, you may kiss the bride!

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my great privilege to introduce to you for the first time, Mr & Mrs Jason Nobles!