Mary Frances Perry

PRE-CEREMONY - SOFT MUSIC PLAYING

GUESTS TAKE THEIR SEATS

STATEMENT

OFFICIANT TO GUEST

Hello everyone! On behalf of Sara and Daniel, we ask that you put your phone and cameras away during the ceremony. Sara and Daniel want you to be truly present as they share their best day ever with you. Plus, there may be a pop quiz after the ceremony, so you should really pay attention during the whole ceremony .

PROCESSION WEDDING PARTY ENTERS - MUSIC

INVOCATION INTRODUCTION TO THE CEREMONY

OFFICIANT TO THE RECEPTION:

Welcome, loved ones. We gather on this joyful occasion to celebrate love, laughter, and light on Sara and Daniel's wedding day.

Each of you here represents a piece of Sara's and Daniel's lives. Whether you came into their lives years ago, or more recently, your presence here is a gift to them - and I know it means a lot to them. Thank you for being here!

Before we begin today's celebration, I have just one question for the family and friends, that I'd like for you to answer loudly and proudly: "Are we ready to get these two married?!

GUESTS RESPOND "YES !" AND CHEER!

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE

Sara and Daniel, today, your lives blend seamlessly together and you're about to embark on the greatest adventures. new path is ahead of you, and to navigate it well, there are skills to be learned and practiced daily.

"The Art of a Good Marriage" as Wilferd Arlan Peterson said, reminds us that a good marriage doesn't just happen, one must be created. In marriage, the little things are the big things: like never being too old to hold hands - and remembering to say " I love you", at least once day. It also takes patience,, kindness,... and fighting the urge to snarkily respond when it's best to keep your mouth zipped.

On that note a good marriage sometimes takes a really good sense of humor as this following reading reminds us:

OFFICIANT READS THE POEM

"MARRIAGE"

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE:

With this wisdom and your love in mind, I now ask you:

OFFICIANT TO SARA

Sara, do you welcome Daniel to be your husband and your cherished best friend?

Sara responds - YES

Daniel, do you welcome Sara to be your wife and your cherished best friend?

Daniel responds - YES

EXCHANGE OF VOWS THE COUPLE WROTE / RING EXCHANGE

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE:

Before you pledge your vows to one another, let's pause for a moment and take in the beauty that surrounds us here. Take a look at your guest and feel their love for you - as well as the love you have for each other.

Both face each other. Now please look into each other's eyes as you share your promises to each other.

Sara reads her Vows -

Today, surrounded by the friends and family who loves us. I Sara take you Daniel as you are, loving who you are now and who you are yet to become

I promise to celebrate your triumphs and joy, as if they were my own

And I promise to stand beside you and support you during times of adversity

I promise to always be honest and open with you

I promise to hear you when you speak and give you help where it is needed

I promise to support and share in your curiosity, desires, and aspirations

I promise to live our commitment to each other through kind words

And simple acts that cannot be put into words each and every day

I promise to seethe world and grow with you

And I promise to put down roots and thrive with you

Though it is only in this moment that I speak these vows aloud, I promise to live their words and spirit today, tomorrow, and all the days of our lives

After Sara completes her vows. Officiant turns to her and Sara repeats after the Officiant;

Officiant ask for the ring: Sara to place the ring on Daniel's finger and repeat after me:

This ring is a token of my love for you. Let it remind you that you're always in my heart.

Daniel reads his Vows -

Today, surrounded by the friends and family who loves us. I Daniel take you Sara as you are, loving who you are now and who you are yet to become

I promise to celebrate your triumphs and joy, as if they were my own

And I promise to stand beside you and support you during times of adversity

I promise to always be honest and open with you

I promise to hear you when you speak and give you help where it is needed

I promise to support and share in your curiosity, desires, and aspirations

I promise to live our commitment to each other through kind words

And simple acts that cannot be put into words each and every day

I promise to seethe world and grow with you

And I promise to put down roots and thrive with you

Though it is only in this moment that I speak these vows aloud, I promise to live their words and spirit today, tomorrow, and all the days of our lives

Officiant ask Daniel to place the ring on Sara's finger and repeat after me:

This ring is a token of my love for you. Let it remind you that you're always in my heart.

Both of them will face the officiant

Pronouncement

Officiant to couple:

Sara and Daniel by the love that has brought you here today, by the vows and rings you have exchanged in the presence of your loved ones, by the virtue of the authority vested in me by the state of Maryland and American Marriage Ministries, I now pronounce you married!

You may seal your marriage with a Kiss!

THE COUPLE KISS THE GUEST APPLAUD AND CHEER

OFFICIANT PRESENTATION OF THE NEWLYWEDS

Family and Friends, it is my pleasure to present to you for the first time as newlyweds , Mr. & Mrs. Butz

RECESSION - MUSIC

NEWLYWEDS, RING EARER / FLOWER GIRL, BRIDAL PARTY, OFFICIANT. FAMILY, GUESTS.