Julie Kay Dean

Madison McDonald and Johnathan Snyder

Procession

Me, males backward best man and groom last

Bridesmaids, Maid of honor

know many of you want to have your phones out and are ready to live stream this but unfortunately this will be an unplugged ceremony, no worries we are going to give you 60 seconds to get your pictures in and then all phones and devices need to go silent and be put away. Yes, I will be timing you.!

Bride do not walk until everyone up

ALL RISE!!!

Madi is walking down the aisle with father(s)- I will ask Who gives this bride to be wed?

Amanda fixes the dress if needed. Madi and Jon look at each other I am about to let them take the pictures. Madi give amanda your flowers.

Welcome Family and Friends. We are gathered here to join Madison and Jonathan in holy matrimony but first it is picture time. Get ready in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Go!

After 60 seconds

Now let's get back to why we are here....

Before we start, we want to remind everyone of how this love story started. It actually started 7 years ago today. Yes, today is their 7th anniversary as a couple. Let us take a walk down memory lane. Surprisingly the initial attraction to each other was that they had “red hair.” This brought them together but only as friends, we all know friendships make the best and lasting relationships. Their relationship grew stronger as friends and “snowballed” into dating then becoming official. Surprisingly the first I love you came from Jon in 2016, look out Jon Madi has a great memory. Truly their love has stood strong through it all, beginning in high school, then going to long distance and commuting while in college then the Covid pandemic happened. It spun its own web which is actually where Madison realized how solid their relationship was and Jonathan finally knew he wanted to marry Madison. Even after multiple hardships they continue to stand strong, fall more in love with each other and make great memories. If anyone knows of any legal reason why these two may not be married today, please speak now.

Make sure to look at each other for this part!!!!

Madison and Jonathan do you stand here today to give yourselves to each other in marriage?

"I do."

The couple will now exchange their vows.

John

Madison

Exchange of Rings

Obtain rings from the Best Man, The rings you are about to place on each other's fingers are symbols of your love. The significance to the ring is like your love there is no start and no end. They will remind you of the eternal love that you have for one another.

Place in book and hand Madi, Jon’s ring.

[Officiant to Madi]

"Madison, please place the ring that you have in your hands on Johnathan’s finger and repeat after me."

I give you this ring/as a sign of my commitment to you.

or

"As this ring encircles your finger… From this moment forward... So will my love forever encircle you... You will never walk alone... My heart will be your shelter... My arms will be your home... We will walk through life as partners & best friends... I promise to do my best to love, cherish and accept you... Just the way you are... I give you my heart until the end of time... I have no greater gift to give."

[Officiant to John]

Give Jon Madi’s ring.

"Now, Johnathan, please place the ring that you hold on Madison's finger and repeat after me."

I give you this ring/as a sign of my commitment to you.

or

"As this ring encircles your finger... from this moment forward... so will my love forever encircle you... You will never walk alone... My heart will be your shelter... My arms will be your home... We will walk through life as partners & best friends... I promise to do my best to love, cherish and accept you... just the way you are... I give you my heart until the end of time... I have no greater gift to give.”

Well now, in front of your closest friends and family (and by the authority given be by AMM and the state of Michigan, I pronounce you husband/wife!

Jon you may kiss Madi!

Or

Kiss your bride!!!

We now have to sign the paperwork to make it legal too! We will be back in a few minutes!

Amanda pass flowers to the bridesmaids, we step off and sign paperwork, step back Amanda get flowers

We have now witnessed Madison and Jonathan pledge their love to each other in front of all of you and God.

Turn to the guests, get flowers back from Amanda, Amanda fixes her dress if needed.

Friends and Family the couple is heading off to get photo’s but you are all invited to cocktail hour in the West Garden Room I will excuse you when ready. Finally, stand with us now; it is my distinct honor to present to you for the first time: Mr and Mrs Snyder.

Recessional

Bride/Groom

Maid of Honor and Best Man

Bridesmaid and grooms men 2 by 2

I will excuse parents of bride and groom first then rest of guests.