Howard Ray Johnson Ii

Matthew & Lauren Zembol Wedding

Invocation

Giving Bride Away

Officiant To Bride Father

Who gives this woman to be married to this man?

Father of Bride; I do

Officiant To Everyone

We are gathered here on this beautiful day to witness the union of Matthew and Lauren in holy matrimony. This is the day of great celebration, for a married life - a shared life - it is a great blessing. As Matthew and Lauren embark on this journey together they will be able to nurture a love that makes them better versions of themselves. Marriage is a garden we sow with love, and harvest in personal growth. Matthew and Lauren, on your journey together, keep your spouse in the space of highest priority in your heart. The love that you share must be guarded and cherished forever, for it is your most valuable treasure. Always remember these words; Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

Declaration of Intent & Vows Exchange

Officiant To The Couple

You have chosen to write your vows, and it is with these words you express your binding promises to love, honor, and cherish one another. If you are ready to make these promises to each other I invite you now to face each other and declare your intentions.

When you’re ready you may begin (Matthew first. Then Lauren)

Officiant To Groom

Do you, Matthew, take Lauren to be your wife and to live together as partners, to treat her with love and respect, and to build a marriage that grows stronger and more loving as time passes? Please say I Do.

Groom

I DO

Officiant To Bride

Do you, Lauren, take Matthew to be your husband and to live together as partners, to treat him with love and respect, and to build a marriage that grows stronger and more loving as time passes? Please say I Do.

Bride

I DO

Officiant to Couple

Thank you for sharing your vows and your I Do’s with all of us.

Rings Exchange

Officiant To Couple

If you have rings, please take them out now. The wedding ring represents the promises and the potential of marriage. It has no beginning and no end and is a timeless symbol of the love and commitment you have pledged. As you wear your ring, let it remind you of the love you feel here today.

Officiant to Groom

Matthew, please place the ring on Lauren’s ring finger, and repeat after me: “I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and devotion, as we join our lives together, today, tomorrow, and for as long as our love shall last.”

Officiant to Bride

Lauren, please place the ring on Matthew’s ring finger, and repeat after me: “I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and devotion, as we join our lives together, today, tomorrow, and for as long as our love shall last.”

Pronouncement

Officiant To The Couple

True marriage is more than just a ceremony or a piece of paper- it is a lasting bond that joins two lives and two hearts. Marriage is Love, Companionship, Trust, and Respect. May you always find strength in each other, laugh with each other, and find safety and comfort in each other’s words and company. May you celebrate many joyful seasons together, support each other when days are difficult, and continue to learn and grow closer together with each passing year.

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the State of Tennessee and American Marriage Ministries, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may Kiss your Bride!

Officiant To Everyone

Ladies and Gentlemen, it's my honor to present for the first time as husband and wife Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Zembol.