Melinda Ann Barajas

Friends and family, gremlins and ghosts, and all of you lurking in the shadows.... I bid you welcome.

We’re here today to celebrate the love of Jose Merced Barajas, Jr. and Jennifer Lynn McCoy, as they join together in marriage for all eternity.

Each of you have played an important role in Jose and Jennifer's lives. You’ve been their confidants and their co-conspirators; you’ve witnessed their personal victories and shared in their adventures. You're all on the top of their ‘call in a crisis’ list, the people they know they can count on no matter what, whether it’s a zombie attack, an alien invasion, or a wedding... They love you and they’re so happy you’re here!

As most of you know, Jose and Jennifer share a love of all things spooky, suspenseful, and delightfully scary. They are both a little strange and unusual... and they live life on the edge of their seats, facing whatever comes their way, fearlessly.

Marriage might be one of the scariest plot twists of all, because it takes vulnerability, trust, and letting your partner really see you for who you are. There’s risk around every corner! But it also brings the biggest reward – a lifelong partnership, true and lasting love, and a lot of fun.

As a man someplace once said, “We all go a little mad sometimes.” In the years to come, you’ll share in each other’s successes and failures, joys and sorrows, and the ups and downs of life. There might even be a little madness.

You’ll be challenged, and strengthened, and there may be a few jump scares… The secret is sticking together, because everyone knows what happens if you wander off alone…

Jose and Jennifer, your fearlessness in life and love will serve you well if you stick together. So, let’s get you married!

Do you, Jose promise to honor Jennifer as your wife to walk side by side and support her from this day forward, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love, and to cherish till death do you part. "I Do"

Do you, Jennifer promise to honor Jose as your husband to walk side by side and support him from this day forward, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love, and to cherish till death do you part. "I Do"

You may now exchange the rings you’ve chosen as a symbol of these promises. Let these rings be a daily reminder of your love, your family, and life you’re building together.

Alone, there’s so little you can do. But with an accomplice, a thousand things are possible! Or to put it simply… “Alone, bad. Friend, good!”

May you always have a friend in each other. Someone to adventure with, to build a life with, and to play with forever, and ever, and ever. May your love live for centuries, everlasting.

By the power vested in me by the State of Texas and American Marriage Ministries, I pronounce you married.

You may kiss! The power of love compels you!

Friends, loved ones…I present Mr. & Mrs. Barajas