Kenneth John Reeder

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Allyssa Byrne and Forrest John Reeder in the spiritual union of marriage.

This contract is not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously, and with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities. Please remember that commitment, love, loyalty, and understanding are the foundations of a happy and enduring home.

Allow me this non-traditional pause - Photo

This is the celebration of the covenant of marriage. What's a covenant?

We are now stepping into the world of the ideal. This is God's plan

- Old Testament - God makes a covenant to Abraham. A typical covenant would be passed through by both parties. This one God moved through by Himself. He made a one-sided commitment to Abraham be cause He was the only One that could follow through on the commitment.

The world of the real:

**Charge to Wedding party**

Why are you here with them?

- Will you commit to help Forrest and Allyssa hold fast to their commitment to each other? If yes, please say, "I will."

Allyssa Byrne and Forrest John Reeder will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Allyssa Byrne take this man Forrest Reeder to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you Forrest Reeder take this woman Allyssa Byrne to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Allyssa and Forrest will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

You have for each other a ring. This most precious of metals symbolizes that love is the most precious element in your life together. The ring has no beginning and no ending, which symbolizes that the love between you will never cease. You place these rings upon each others fingers as a visible sign of the vows which, this day, have made you husband and wife/ partners.

Wedding rings are made precious by our wearing them. Your rings say that even in your uniqueness you have chosen to be bound together. Let these rings also be a sign that love has substance as well as soul, a present as well as a past, and that, despite its occasional sorrows, love is a circle of happiness, wonder, and delight. May these rings remind you always of the vows you have taken here today.

Allyssa:

The fitting of this ring with its unending circle symbolizes my everlasting love for you. The placing of this ring on your finger, is the fulfillment of my dreams, to have you as my friend, my love, my husband, to live as one forever.

With this ring, I give you my heart… From this day forward, You shall not walk alone. My heart will be your shelter, And my arms will be your home

Forrest:

The fitting of this ring with its unending circle symbolizes my everlasting love for you. The placing of this ring on your finger, is the fulfillment of my dreams, to have you as my friend, my love, my wife, to live as one forever.

With this ring, I give you my heart… From this day forward, You shall not walk alone. My heart will be your shelter, And my arms will be your home

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Pennsylvania I now pronounce you Husband and wife! Let me be the first to introduce to you, Mr and Mrs Forrest and Allyssa Reeder.

You may kiss your bride!