Edward Ernest Elster

Greetings:

(OFFICIANT)

Aloha,

We are gathered here today to celebrate one of life’s greatest moments, The Joining of 2 hearts. In this ceremony today we will witness the joining of Trisha and Jarvis in marriage.

Aloha Trisha, Aloha Jarvis.

It is here that you have chosen to affirm your love for one another.

The Hawaiian word for love is Aloha. Today we’ve come together to celebrate the special Aloha that exists between Trisha and Jarvis and their desire to make their Aloha eternal through the commitment of marriage. Trisha and Jarvis you are entering into marriage because you want to be together. You are marrying because you know you will grow more in happiness and Aloha more fully as life-mates. You will belong entirely to each other, one in mind, one in heart, and in all things. No greater blessing of happiness can come to you than to have this devoted Aloha, which you now publicly affirm. Keep this understanding of your marriage alive in the days ahead. May your Aloha continuously grow truer and more wonderful with each day you enjoy together.

Through spoken words, song, the sharing of sacred vows and the giving of tokens of your love for one another; your wedding rings. Every experience you have ever had, everything that you have ever done, every lesson that you have ever learned, has brought you to this moment.

As you stand here before your family and friends, your witnesses. You take each other as husband and wife, promising to stand by each other's side, as you face new challenges, new experiences, and new lessons to be learned together.

Through your commitment to each other, you have grown and nurtured a love that has made you both better people, a love that continues to bring you great joy, and also, a passion for living that provides you with all the energy and all of the patience to face all that is placed before you. Now this is the most significant moment the moment you will give yourselves to each other and be made complete.

Marriage is not only a bond between two individuals but also a commitment to life, to the best that two people can find and bring out of each other. Marriage deepens and enriches every facet of life.

From this day forward you will both be a teacher, a listener, a lover, a confidant, and a best friend to the other. So let everyone here today, family and friends, continue to witness and support their love, growth, and happiness as they continue on their journey to fulfill your shared destinies.

Wedding Vows:

(OFFICIANT)

Jarvis, do you give yourself to Trisha this day with complete joy and love as a partner in this life’s journey, and to be a true, faithful husband.

Do you promise to be a companion to comfort her, respect her, cherish her, love her for all the days together on this earth? If so say “I DO”

Trisha, do you give yourself to Jarvis this day with complete joy and love as a partner in this life’s journey, and to be a true, faithful wife.

Do you promise to be a companion to comfort him, respect him, cherish him, love for all the days together on this earth? If so say “I DO”

Trisha and Jarvis will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

Ring Ceremony:

(OFFICIANT)

Now Jarvis repeat these words after me as you place this ring on your Bride.

(OFFICIANT TO JARVIS)

This ring is my sacred gift to you,

a symbol of my Love,

a sign that from this day forward and always,

my love will surround you,

I give myself to you to be your husband.

and from this day forward you will never walk alone.

I am so honored to have you as my wife.

I love you with all my heart.

All that I have

And all that I have said

I seal it with this ring.

(OFFICIANT TO TRISHA)

Now Trisha repeat these words after me as you place this ring on your Groom.

This ring is my sacred gift to you,

a symbol of my Love,

a sign that from this day forward and always,

my love will surround you,

I give myself to you to be your (Wife)

and from this day forward you will never walk alone.

I am so honored to have you as my husband.

I love you with all my heart.

All that I have

and all that I have said

I seal it with this ring.

Closing:

(OFFICIANT)

Jarvis and Trisha, may you be a comfort to each other,

share each other's joys,

console each other in sorrow,

help each other in all of life.

putting these commitments before all else.

If you live for your love,

your love will live forever.

May you both trust each other,

trust in life and not be afraid,

and always share with each other the gifts that love offers.

Before, you were two persons,

but there is only one life before you, for you have been united as one.

May beauty surround you both in the journey ahead and for all the years to come,

may happiness be your companion.

and may your days together be good and long upon this earth.

And so by the power vested in me by The State of Arizona

And American Marriage Ministries I now pronounce you Husband and Wife.

You may seal your vows with a kiss.