Anika S. Benson

INVOCATION

Dear, Family, Friends and Love Ones,

We are Gathered here together, in the sight of GOD and as witnesses to celebrate the marriage of ANGELA TONNETTE LITTLE and JAMES ALLEN UPCHURUCH in holy matrimony, 

We gather around them now in this wonderful place, and we look on with love and hope as these two begin their new life together as one.

Parents give the bride away

Officiant: Today, we will witness the coming together of not only (ANGELA) and (JAMES ) but also their families. To honor the impact their families have had on their lives. 

Mr. Lonon & Ms. Little  I want to ask, do you give your blessing for the union of (ANGELA) and (JAMES )?

Answer: from Uncle Wendell : 

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE 

JAMES please take your Bride ANGELA hand; please face each other. 

Their LOVE STORY 

Angela and James met about 7 years ago through Angela’s mother. On their 1st date, James was so excited about his future wife, he introduced Angela immediately, to some of his closest friends at one of their social clubs. 

And they have been in love ever since that beautiful day. April, 2016  

Now their once upon a time, is now turn into a happily ever after 

The READING

The first letter of Apostle Paul,  Corinthians, 13: 4-7 verse 

Love is Patient, Love is Kind. 

It does not Envy, 

It does not Boast, 

It is not Proud. 

It is not Rude, 

It is not Self-Seeking, 

It is not Easily Angered, 

It Keeps No Record of Wrongs. 

Love does not delight in evil but Rejoices with the Truth. 

It Always Protects, 

Always Trusts, 

Always Hopes, 

Always Perseveres. PER SE VERE

Let us pray for this man and woman

as they make their marriage vows.

Father, as JAMES and ANGELA pledge themselves to each other,

help them and bless them that their love may be pure,

and their vows may be true. 

Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen."

TO THE BRIDE & GROOM: 

ANGELA and JAMES The contract of marriage is most solemn and is not to be entered into lightly,

but thoughtfully and seriously with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities.

Please remember that Love, Loyalty, Communication and Understanding are the Foundations of a Happy and Enduring Home. No other human ties are more tender and no other vows more important than those you are about to pledge. 

Declaration of Intent

I ask you both 

OFFICIANT (to JAMES A. UNCHURCH)  

JAMES do you take ANGELA to be your Lawfully Wedded Wife? 

Will you Respect, Honor and Cherish Her;

Love, Trust, and Commit to Her, Through Joy and Pain,

sickness and health, and

whatever life may throw at you both, until death do you part?

 

James answer: I Do

OFFICIANT (to ANGELA T. LITTLE)

ANGELA do you take JAMES to be your Lawfully Wedded Husband? 

Will you Respect, Honor and Cherish Him;

Love, Trust, and Commit to Him, Through Joy and Pain,

sickness and health, and

whatever life may throw at you both, until death do you part?

Angela answer: I Do

Ring Exchange & Vows 

At this time, JAMES and ANGELA will exchange rings.

The Wedding rings symbolise eternal love and commitment within a relationship.

Wear these rings as a reminder of the vows you have just taken.”

I bless these rings in the name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit Amen 

THE RINGS/OFFICIANT (to JAMES  

 Please Place the ring on ANGELA left ring finger 

Repeat after me: 

I JAMES ALLEN UNCHURCH, With this ring, I give you my heart, 

I promise to love you and commit to you my whole life. 

I promise to be there for you when you need me, to be honest with you, 

to be faithful to you and you alone, 

and to walk through the valleys of life together as one. 

I give you this ring, as token and pledge

of my constant faithfulness and everlasting love. 

My heart will be your shelter, And my arms will be your home

THE RINGS / OFFICIANT (to ANGELA 

Please Place the ring on JAMES  left ring finger 

 

Repeat after me: 

I ANGELA TONNETTE LITTLE, With this ring, I give you my heart, 

I promise to love you and commit to you my whole life. 

I promise to be there for you when you need me, to be honest with you, 

to be faithful to you and you alone, 

and to walk through the valleys of life together as one.”

I give you this ring, as token and pledge

of my constant faithfulness and everlasting love. 

My heart will be your shelter, And my arms will be your home.

Mark 10:8-9 (NKJV)

And the two shall become one flesh; 

so then they are no longer two, but one flesh. 

Therefore, what God has joined together, let not man separate.

Meaning: Your marriage has been blessed and sanctified by God.

Any person that should try to break your absolute commitment to each other,

has been forewarned.

Pronouncement

OFFICIANT (to couple):

JAMES and ANGELA  having proclaimed your love and commitment to one another in the eyes of God and your loved ones;  

By the authority vested in me by the American Marriage Ministry and The State of Pennsylvania. 

It’s my greatest joy and privilege to declare you Husband and Wife 

You may seal your union with a KISS 

Closing Angela Little & James Upchurch 

OFFICIANT (to congregation): 

AFTER THE KISS. GUEST PLEASE STAND 

 Angela & James turn to your family & friends/ guests. 

May this union between ANGELA and JAMES provide the love and support as they now begin their new journeys together; we pray that God will continuously Guide their paths both individually and as husband and wife. 

It is my honor to present, you for the first time as HUSBAND AND WIFE 

Mr. & Mrs. UPCHURCH