D’Erika Nicole Nichols-Woods

Dear family and friends, we have gathered here today, together in unity to witness and celebrate the marriage ceremony of Carly and Jason. Your presence has been requested on this joyous occasion in order that you might share with them the pledging of their everlasting love on this day of commitment.

Personal Intro of how we met (2 minutes)

Scripture reading Proverbs 31:10-12

Before you declare your love, you both will share some promises with each other that you have prepared.

Vow Exchange: Carly

Minister: Carly, do you accept Jason as your husband and favorite person, to laugh with him, explore new adventures with him, support him in the most difficult moments of his life, be proud of him, grow old together, and find new reasons to love him every day? And your response is…

Carly: I do

Minister: Jason, do you accept Carly as your wife and favorite person, to laugh with her, explore new adventures with her, support her in the most difficult moments of her life, be proud of her, grow old together and find new reasons to love here every day? And your response is…

Jason: I do

Minister: Carly and Jason decided to incorporate a sand ceremony instead of the traditional ring exchange, ( Jason and Carly walk towards table) and honestly because Jason couldn’t decide which ring to wear (lol). The sand ceremony is a representation of two individuals, two different households becoming ONE, the vessel containing their combined sand also symbolizes their marriage of hopes, dreams and values.

Sand Ceremony: Jason and Carly

Pronouncement: the marriage is declared as official

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Michigan I now pronounce you MArried as husband and wife.

You may now kiss your bride

Minister: Ladies and gentlemen, family and friends it is my pleasure to introduce to you Mr. And Mrs. Johnson