Byron Ricky Shutts

Hello all!! Welcome, and thank you for joining us today to celebrate the Handfasting of Anthony and Ashley.

Handfasting is an age old symbol of strength and love, of continued commitment and steady devotion. It signifies a willingness and desire to grow alongside one another, facing each new day as a team. Drawing on individual strengths while learning to accept each other's help and support. It communicates the belief that together you will meet the challenges you could never meet alone.

Anthony and Ashley, you have taken this time to learn about each other, to let love grow stronger naturally and patiently, and to invest in one another fully. You've shared laughter and excitement, and met challenges with curiosity and joint efforts.

Anthony and Ashley, you have both come here to become Handfasted/married to one another. To pledge to yourselves and to your family and friends that you will continue to love and support one another, growing stronger together each day. Is this true?

Anthony and Ashley, I pronounce you handfasted/married and partners in life.