Anika S. Benson

INVOCATION

Dear Family, Friends and Loved Ones

I know many of you have been looking forward to the union of this loving young couple

We are gathered here together, in the sight of GOD and as witnesses to celebrate the marriage of

JULIE L CHARLES and MICHAEL A PAGAN in holy matrimony. We gather around them now in this wonderful place. We look on with love and hope as these two begin their life together as one.

Parents give the bride away

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

Mr. & Mrs. Charles  I want to ask, do you give your blessing for the union of (JULIE) and (MICHAEL)?

Answer: from parents (Mr. Charles): 

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE 

MICHAEL take your Bride JULIE hand; please face each other. 

Their LOVE STORY 

JULIE and MICHAEL have been best friends for over a decade now. October 2009 When they first met, they both described it as a heartfelt feeling. Mike and Julie were introduced to each other by a mutual friend, They both greeted each other with a bright and warm smile. They started off as friends attending Temple University. During this time they studied together, shared meals, shared their aspirations and devoted time to building their friendship. They bonded over their affection for each other, love for family, and they shared similar tastes in music, movies, TV shows and traveling. Over the years they have supported one another through many life victories and hardships. Where one lacked the other was there to support and vice versa. Their relationship has grown stronger and blossomed into this union.

For MICHAEL it was JULIE’S kindness, humor, love of adventure and family values.

For JULIE it was MIKE’S selflessness, devotion, caring nature, and I heard he's an excellent cook.

From the moment they both met they knew they had found a home in each other,

leading to a long-lasting relationship.

They have both walked a path leading to where they are now, exactly where they are destined to be.

Today they are both committed to building a life ‘for better or for worse ".

"We can't choose our fate, but we can choose others".

What matters are the parts we act on."

(Quote from Harry Potter)

The READING

Romans 12:10

 “Be devoted to one another In Love .

Honor one another Above Yourselves.”

 

Let us pray for this man and woman

as they make their marriage vows.

Father, as MICHAEL and JULIE 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: 

MICHAEL and JULIE 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.

Part of ensuring that your marriage is strong and can last the test of time lies in Love, Loyalty, Communication, Understanding; being able to forgive and never stop fighting for each other.

This is 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, in choosing to love each other above all else.

Declaration of Intent

I ask you both 

OFFICIANT (to MICHAEL A. PAGAN )  

MICHAEL Do you take JULIE 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?

 

MICHAEL answer:

OFFICIANT (to JULIE CHARLES )

JULIE do you take MICHAEL 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?

JULIE answer:

Ring Exchange & Vows 

At this time, MICHAEL and JULIE 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 

NOTE: The rings – place the ring halfway on each finger then hold the hands of each other.

THE RINGS/OFFICIANT (to MICHAEL   

 Please Place the ring on JULIE left ring finger 

Repeat after me: 

I MICHAEL A PAGAN, 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 JULIE  

Please Place the ring on MICHAEL left ring finger 

 

Repeat after me: 

I JULIE L. CHARLES 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 no 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):

MICHAEL and JULIE  having proclaimed your love, commitment and promise 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 KISS 

Closing JULIE CHARLES & MICHAEL PAGAN  

AFTER THE KISS. GUEST PLEASE STAND 

May this union between JULIE and MICHAEL provide love and support as they now begin their life journey 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. PAGAN