Theresa Marie Battaglia

I want to start off by thanking everyone so much for being here to share this beautiful day of love for my big sister and new brother. The journey to get here with my sister has been long but well worth it; standing up here today with the two of you is one of my greatest honors. I want to express my utmost gratitude to Derek and Angelina for allowing me this privilege of joining you two in marriage in front of all your friends and our families. And yes if you haven't put two and two together- i am the minister of this union.

* pause for laughter*

Its so surreal being here and how fast time flies. It seems like just yesterday Angelina was coming home from her 23rd birthday telling me about this fine man she had met. There was something in the way she was telling me about this man that i just knew in my GUT she had met her husband.

From the very beginning Derek has always showed up and showed out for my sister and remained a constant in our family. Derek came to our house a week or two after that initial meeting and they've been inseparable ever since. As your little sister i could only hope that you're truly happy in this life and have a solid partner to share that with. I know you both found everything you're looking for in one another and I'm so excited to watch your life be lead by the unconditional love were all here to celebrate today.

...Now for the real juice of this ceremony..

We are gathered together here to join Angelina Battaglia and Derek Spagnoli in the spiritual union of marriage.

Do you Angelina take Derek Spagnoli to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to love, in sickness and in health, for better or worse, always and forever?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you Derek take Angelina to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to love, in sickness and in health, for better or worse, always and forever?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Angelina and Derek will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

Angelina to Derek : With this ring, i thee wed, to always be loyal and true to you and to love you unconditionally.

Derek to Angelina: With this ring, i thee wed, to love and protect you for as long as i live.

*(Ring Exchange)*

Wear these rings as a sign of your love and commitment to one another.

By the power vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of New Jersey I now pronounce you wife and husband!

Officially introducing for the first time ever: Mr and Mrs Derek and Angelina Spagnoli!