Kellie Linn Cram

[OFFICIANT TO RECEPTION]

Hello everyone! We will begin the ceremony shortly. In the meantime, The bride and groom have kindly requested an unplugged ceremony. Please take this time to turn off all electronic devices and enjoy being fully present in the moment. If you are sitting along the aisle, please also take a moment to ensure that all personal belongings are out of sight, away from the aisle.

[PROCESSION]

[THE COUPLE ENTERS THE CEREMONY SPACE]

1. Bonida & Brock walk down the aisle - take their seats

2. Brandy & Walker walk down the aisle - take their seats

3. Jeremy Walks down the aisle first and takes his spot at the front of the aisle - to the left of the officiant.

4. Avery & Dillon walk down the aisle - split and go to the end of the line

5. Isabelle & Cameron walk down the aisle - split and go stand in front of Avery & Dillon

6. Abby & Cory - split and go stand in front of Isabelle & Cameron

7. Juliette & Aaron - split and go stand in front of Abby & Cory

8. Ireland - Flower Girl - stand at the end of the bridesmaid line

9. TAYLER - walking solo

[INVOCATION - OFFICIANT TO RECEPTION]

Welcome and thank you, family and friends, for being here today, to witness this public celebration of two beautiful people’s love for each other.

I asked the couple what they wanted me to include in this ceremony, and they told me to keep things light and funny... but most importantly, to keep it short. So I'll do my best to make sure we can all hit that open bar a little earlier today...

You’ve been asked here today because you are all an essential part of Tayler and Jeremy’s life. Maybe you are one of many childhood friends who played softball with Tayler, or even one of the bad influences who taught Jeremy how to shotgun a beer- don’t worry, we won’t name names, but we’re glad you’re here. Some of you may have met them more recently, on one of this incredible fun-loving couple's many adventures.

[OFFICIANT TO COUPLE]

You two have had a ton of fun together!

[OFFICIANT TO RECEPTION]

Regardless of how you first met them, Tayler and Jeremy are happy you made it here, to show your love and support for them on this special day… And of course to get free food and drinks!

As they start the next chapter of their relationship, they will experience plenty of ups and downs, but I know you'll agree with me when I say that they are truly the perfect pair.

They’re better together and bonded for life.

Tayler & Jeremy have chosen to symbolize their unity through a branding ceremony.

[UNITY CEREMONY - Jeremy & Tayler move to branding station]

[OFFICIANT TO RECEPTION - While the Unity ceremony is taking place]

Branding is a tradition that signifies identity and a sense of belonging. A brand represents the history, family and love that started it all. Today, gathered with their family and friends, they will place their first brand together, as a sign of their lives intertwining, and their love - which burns like fire in their souls. They will display this branded piece in their home as a daily reminder of their devotion and commitment to each other. Let it serve as a compass to help them find their way back to one another if ever lost in the turbulent storms of life. As this brand once forged, cannot be undone, so shall their promise to each other withstand the test of time.

[UNITY CEREMONY COMPLETES]

These vows you will now make to each other are a binding contract, not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously, with a profound realization of its obligations and responsibilities. These vows must be carried out with unconditional love, loyalty, and understanding. They lay the foundation for a happy and enduring home.

[EXCHANGE OF VOWS AND DECLARATION OF INTENT - OFFICIANT TO COUPLE ]

[OFFICIANT TO JEREMY]

JEREMY, do you take TAYLER to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish until death do you part?

[JEREMY]

I do.

[OFFICIANT TO TAYLER]

TAYLER, do you take JEREMY to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish until death do you part?

[TAYLER]

I do.

[EXCHANGE OF RINGS - OFFICIANT TO COUPLE]

Your wedding rings serve as a reminder of the promises you make to each other today.

The circle symbolizes an eternal bond, a continuous path - no beginning or end. Like your love for each other, it is infinite!

[OFFICIANT TO JEREMY]

JEREMY, place this ring on TAYLER’s finger and repeat after me.

[JEREMY REPEATS EACH OF THESE LINES IN TURN]

I give you this ring as a symbol of my commitment and devotion.

I choose you to share in my life’s journeys.

I give you this ring as a pledge to love you, today, tomorrow, always, and forever.

With no take-backs.

[OFFICIANT TO TAYLER]

TAYLER, place this ring on JEREMY’s finger and repeat after me.

[TAYLER REPEATS EACH OF THESE LINES IN TURN]

I choose you to share in my life’s journeys.

I give you this ring as a pledge to love you, today, tomorrow, always, and forever.

With no take-backs.

[PRONOUNCEMENT - OFFICIANT TO COUPLE]

Tayler and Jeremy, we wish you both all of the joy, love and happiness the world has to offer.

Remember this, as you leave the venue tonight, as newlyweds -- Prioritize each other, keep your home full of laughter, keep your fridge full of good food and drinks, and keep your hearts full of honesty. If you can keep doing this, you are on the path to a beautiful life.

By the strength of your love and the authority vested in me by the State of Missouri and American Marriage Ministries, I pronounce you Mr. & Mrs. Stoneking!

[OFFICIANT TO COUPLE]

Jeremy, you may now kiss your beautiful bride!

[RECESSION]

[TO THE RECEPTION]

Jeremy & Tayler kindly invite everyone to the patio for cocktail hour. Restrooms can be found inside the back entrance of the venue and to the left if anyone needs to use the facilities. Everyone will be signaled to head inside for dinner in half an hour or so.