Yolanda Santoya Nelson

INVOCATION

What greater thing for two persons than to feel they are joined together to strengthen each other, to rest on each other in sorrow, to help each other in need, to share joy, and to be one with each other - whatever life has to offer.

This is a special time of celebration that Aaron and Alaina will long remember, and because of this, they are Thankful you are here today to join in their joy.

Aaron and Alaina, today begins a life of giving and sharing, nurturing and support, allowing each other the freedom to change and grow as individuals, while developing your mutual spirit as time goes by. In the Art of Marriage, the little things are the big things. It is about establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal, and the dependence is mutual.

Today, your family and friends are gathered together to celebrate your union.

Today we are privileged to witness two driven individuals committed to sharing a lifetime together.

DECLARATION OF INTENT

Aaron and Alaina, you are about to make a promise to one another. You will find that as you live by these vows over the years, investing your time, love and your commitment to one another, the happy times of your life will be twice as joyous because you’ll share these joys in marriage.

*(Vows)*

Aaron, will you take Alaina whose hand you hold, choosing her alone to be your lawfully wedded wife? Will you live with her in the state of true matrimony? Will you love her and comfort her through good times and bad, in sickness and in health, honoring her at all times, and being faithful to her?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Alaina will you take Aaron, whose hand you hold, choosing him alone to be your lawfully wedded husband? Will you live with him in the state of true matrimony? Will you live him and comfort him through good times and bad, in sickness and in health, honoring him at all times, and being faithful to him?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

RING EXCHANGE

The ring, an unbroken circle, represents unending love. As often as either of you look upon these rings, may you be reminded of this moment and the love you have promised to one another.

Aaron and Alaina, exchange these rings as a symbol of your love, and choosing each other to share life’s journey. Give each other these rings, with the pledge to love each other today, tomorrow, always and forever.

BLESSING

I leave you now with the following words.

May you always see and encourage the best in each other. May the challenges life bring your way make your marriage stronger, and may you always be each other’s best friend and greatest love.

PRONOUNCEMENT

Aaron and Alaina, you have pledged your faith to each other in the company of two wonderful families and your circle of friends: and by the power vested in me by the State Of Michigan and the American Marriage Ministries, I now pronounce you Husband and Wife! Aaron, you may now kiss your bride!

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I AM PROUD TO PRESENT FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE NEWLYWEDS: MR AND MRS AARON NAGY!