Anika S. Benson

We are Gathered here together, in the sight of GOD and as witnesses to celebrate the marriage of Amirah Stover and Duke Mack in holy matrimony; as you begin your new life together as one.

The READING.

Philippians 1:7

“I hold you in my heart,

for we have shared together God’s blessings.”

Duke and Amirah The contract of marriage is most solemn and is not to be entered into lightly, but thoughtfully and seriously with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities.

Please remember that love, loyalty, Communication, and understanding are the foundations of a happy and enduring home. No other human ties are more tender and no other vows more important than those you are about to pledge.

Declaration of Intent

I ask you both

OFFICIANT( to Duke)

Duke, do you take Amirah to be your lawfully wedded wife?

Will you respect, honor, and cherish her; love, trust, and commit to her,

through joy and pain, sickness and health,

and whatever life may throw at you both until death do you part?

Answered:

OFFICIANT ( to Amirah)

Amirah, do you take Duke to be your lawfully wedded husband?

Will you honor and cherish him; love, trust, and commit to him,

through joy and pain, sickness and health,

and whatever life may throw at you both until death do you part?

answered: I Do

The RINGS

Your Wedding rings symbolize eternal love and commitment within a relationship Wear these rings as a reminder of the vows you have just taken.” I bless these rings in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit Amen

THE RINGS/OFFICIANT (to Duke

Please Place the ring on Amirah left ring finger

Repeat after me:

I Duke Mack, promise to love you and commit to you my whole life.

I promise to be there for you when you need me, to be honest with you,

to be faithful to you and you alone,

and to walk through the valleys of life together as one.

I give you this ring, as a token and pledge

of my constant faith and everlasting love.

THE RINGS / OFFICIANT (to Amirah

Please Place the ring on Duke left ring finger

Repeat after me:

“I Amirah Stover, promise to love you and commit to you my whole life.

I promise to be there for you when you need me, to be honest with you,

to be faithful to you and you alone,

and to walk through the valleys of life together as one.”

I give you this ring, as a token and pledge

of my constant faith and everlasting love.

Pronouncement

OFFICIANT (to couple):

Duke and Amirah having proclaimed your love and commitment to one another in the eyes of God.

By the power vested in me by the American Marriage Ministry and the state of Pennsylvania.

It’s my greatest joy and privilege to declare you Husband and Wife 

You May Seal your bond with a Kiss.

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Mack