Abigail Priscilla Morales

Wedding Script: The Puente Family

INTRODUCTION

OFFICIANT (to congregation):

Gracias. Por favor tomen asiento. Mi nombre es Abby y es un placer estar con todos usted para celebrar a Michelle y Joseph. Estamos reunidos hoy para celebrar uno de los momentos más grandes de la vida, y para apreciar las palabras que unirán a esta pareja en matrimonio. En presencia de su amada familia y amigos, Michelle y Joseph pronunciarán su amor a través de esta ceremonia y comenzarán un viaje de vida juntos.

OFFICIANT (to congregation):

Marriage is the promise between two people who love each other, and who trust in that love, who honor each other as individuals, and who choose to spend the rest of their lives together. This ceremony will not create a relationship that does not already exist between you. It is a symbol of how far you have come these past few years.

It is a symbol of the promises you will make to each other to continue growing stronger as individuals and as partners.

No matter what challenges you face, you now face them together, and no matter how much you succeed, you now succeed together. The love between you joins you now as one.

READING (optional):

The time has come to stand side by side

The Groom in his glory, his beautiful Bride.

They've waited so long for this moment in time

To take their vows and say, "Will you be mine?"

Marriage is precious and to be treasured.

The love that you have can never be measured.

It joins you as one, not just with a ring,

But a future together and what it will bring.

Keep the love alive and make it last.

Remember the good times, don't live in the past.

The bond that you have shown the world that you care,

Not just for yourselves, but for the family you share.

Who knows what the future may hold?

Stay strong together until you grow old.

Be there for each other, keep good memories alive.

With love and respect you will always survive.

Today is your day to cherish forever,

Never forget what brought you together.

This special time is just for you,

A time to remember when you've said "I do."

By Linda Harrison.

DECLARATION OF INTENT

OFFICIANT (to couple):

Michelle and Joseph, are you ready to exchange vows?

COUPLE: Yes.

OFFICIANT (to congregation):

There is nothing more romantic and sacred than standing before all those dear to your hearts to declare your love to one another. Remember these next words on your best days and on those more difficult.

*VOWS HERE* 1. JOE 2. MICHELLE

OFFICIANT (to couple):

Do you, Michelle, promise to love Joseph and respect him, to share your life and your dreams, to build with him a home that is a place of love, happiness, commitment and growth? Do you promise to be a companion to Joseph in all his successes and failures, his happiness and sadness, to always give to him your unwavering support and above all else, the freedom to be himself? (I DO)

Do you, Joseph, promise to love Michelle and respect her, to share your life and your dreams, to build with her a home that is a place of love, happiness, commitment and growth? Do you promise to be a companion to Michelle in all her successes and failures, her happiness and sadness, to always give to her your unwavering support and above all else, the freedom to be herself? (I DO)

RING EXCHANGE

OFFICIANT (to congregation):

Un anillo es un círculo que no se puede quebrar, con extremos que se han unido, y representa su unión. Es un símbolo del infinito y de tu amor infinito. Cuando mires estos anillos en tus manos, recuerda este momento, tu compromiso y el amor que ahora sienten el uno por el otro.

To couple: (one at a time)

Michelle as you place the ring on Joseph’s finger, please repeat after me:

With this ring, I marry you and bind my life to yours.

It is a symbol of my eternal love,

My everlasting friendship,

And the promise of all my tomorrows.

Joseph as you place the ring on Michelles’s finger, please repeat after me:

With this ring, I marry you and bind my life to yours.

It is a symbol of my eternal love,

My everlasting friendship,

And the promise of all my tomorrows.

The Pronouncement

OFFICIANT (to couple):

By the power given to me by American Marriage Ministries and by the state of California, I now pronounce you husband and wife.

YOU MAY NOW KISS THE BRIDE

FAMILY AND FRIENDS, IT IS WITH GREAT HONOR TO PRESENT TO YOU ALL FOR THE FIRST TIME:

The Puente Family