Jodee Silva

PROCESSIONAL

PRIOR TO BRIDE’S ENTRANCE: Will everyone please rise.

FOLLOWING THE ENTRANCE: Everyone, please be seated.

TO BRIDE’S ESCORT: Who brings this woman to be married today?

ESCORT RESPONSE: "Her mother and I do."

INVOCATION

JODEE TO THE GUESTS:

Welcome to the friends, family, and loved ones gathered here today in witness of the joining of Hugo Reyes and Ashley Abbott in matrimony. On behalf of the couple, thank you for supporting them, today and always.

When it comes to compatibility, most tend to think of the similarities between two people. But part of what makes life so interesting and exciting are the differences. What often attracts us to someone is that which makes them most unique, and a perfect love isn't determined by similar experiences or interests.

Opposites often attract in exciting and beautiful ways, complimenting one another's lives rather than overshadowing, and the promise to live, love, and be as one does not decrease a person's individuality.

Today, we celebrate the union in marriage of Hugo and Ashley. Two people who, on the surface, may appear different as night and day. Yet they are fully aligned on what truly matters; Commitment. Respect. Trust. Communication. And a love deep enough to share a common path, while also appreciating and flourishing in the differences.

Hugo and Ashley, never underestimate the security that comes with knowing, as you continue to be your own person, you will also enjoy the strength of your two hearts having been joined as one. As you take this step, I ask that you continue to grow and build upon the love that brought you here today.

DECLARATION OF INTENT

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE: Hugo and Ashley, please join hands.

OFFICIANT TO HUGO: Hugo, do you enter into this union of your own free will, vowing to take Ashley as your one true love, and partner, in all that life brings to your journey and from this day forward?

HUGO: I do.

OFFICIANT TO ASHLEY: Ashley, do you enter into this union of your own free will, vowing to take Hugo as your one true love, and partner, in all that life brings to your journey and from this day forward?

ASHLEY: I do.

EXCHANGE OF RINGS

OFFICIANT TO THE GUESTS: Hugo and Ashley have chosen to exchange rings as an outward symbol of their love and commitment. These rings represent an endless promise, never to be broken, and will serve as a daily reminder of the vows they take today.

OFFICIANT TO HUGO:

Hugo, please place the ring on Ashley’s finger and repeat after me:

(HUGO REPEATS EACH LINE AFTER OFFICIANT )

I give you this ring,

along with my promise to stand beside you and with you,

accepting you as you are and celebrating your spirit.

I promise to be worthy of your trust and will give you my trust in return.

I will love you until the end of our days

and vow to be faithful in heart, mind, and body.

With this ring, I thee wed.

OFFICIANT TO ASHLEY:

Ashley, please place the ring on Hugo’s finger and repeat after me:

(ASHLEY REPEATS EACH LINE AFTER OFFICIANT )

I give you this ring,

along with my promise to stand beside you and with you,

accepting you as you are and celebrating your spirit.

I promise to be worthy of your trust and will give you my trust in return.

I will love you until the end of our days

and vow to be faithful in heart, mind, and body.

With this ring, I thee wed.

PRONOUNCEMENT

OFFICIANT TO HUGO AND ASHLEY:

Hugo and Ashley, you have promised your hearts and pledged your commitment to one another through sacred vows.

According to the powers vested in me by American Marriage Ministries, I now pronounce you Husband and Wife, for life.

You may now seal this joining with a kiss.

INTRODUCTION

OFFICIANT TO GUESTS:

It is my pleasure and privilege to introduce for the first time as a married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Reyes.

RECESSION

End of the ceremony.