Charles Richard Plummer

OPENING:

Marriage is a bond to be entered into only after considerable thought and reflection. As with any aspect of life, it has its cycles, its up and downs, its trials and triumphs. With full understanding of this, Matthew and Jackie, have come here today to be joined as one in marriage.

Who gives this woman to be married?

“Her Mother and I.”

I would like to take this moment to recognize the loved ones that cannot be here for this wonderful occasion.

CEREMONY:

All of us gathered here today, Family and Friends of this wonderful couple, have come together to celebrate a most joyous occasion. All of us are fortunate to have been asked to witness this most important transition in a relationship between two people. This is the transition in which two people, in love, commit themselves to each other, in word and action.

They take this step, not because they need to, but because they want to. They desire to publicly pledge their love for each other, and commitment to each other.

Matthew and Jackie, we are honored to bear witness to this transition. We know that you are not taking this step lightly.

Many here have watched as your love for each other has grown and matured from the awkwardness of that first date into the perfection that you manifest today. Today we are privileged witnesses to this important step, as you proclaim your love for all the world to see.

BLESSING:

I would now like to read an Irish Wedding Blessing.

May your mornings bring joy and your evenings bring peace

May your troubles grow few as your blessings increase

May the saddest day of your future be no worse than the happiest day of your past

May your hands be ever clasped in friendship and your hearts joined forever in love

Your lives are very special, God has touched you in many ways

May his blessings rest upon you and fill all your coming days

VOWS:

Matthew and Jackie have written and exchanged their vows privately.

RING CEREMONY:

The wedding ring seals the vows of marriage and represents a promise of everlasting love. It is a physical manifestation of the promises joining this couple together. The wedding ring is placed on the fourth finger of the left hand, because years ago, it was believed that this finger was a direct connection to the heart. The perfect place for a symbol representing love and commitment. These rings are a physical embodiment of the spiritual bond that now binds you two together.

As you, Matthew, place this ring on Jaqueline’s finger, please repeat after me: I give you this ring as a symbol of my commitment to you, and to our partnership in life. You have my heart always.

As you Jacqueline place this ring on Matthew’s finger, repeat after me: I give you this ring as a symbol of my commitment to you, and to our partnership in life. You have my heart always.

THE PRONOUNCEMENT:

Having witnessed your commitment to each other along with all who are assembled here today, and by the authority basted in me by the state of Ohio, it is with great joy that I now pronounce you a United and legally married Husband and Wife.

THE KISS:

You may now celebrate your first kiss as Husband and Wife.

INTRODUCTION:

It is my great honor to introduce for the first time, Mathew and Jaqueline Coldiron!