Andrew D Brasfield

We would like to take a moment of silence for the bride's dad who could not be here with us today.

Please rise.

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered here to join Kaitlyn Hill and Jared Schaff in the spiritual union of marriage.

This contract 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, and understanding are the foundations of a happy and enduring home.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Kaitlyn Hill and Jared Schaff will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Kaitlyn Hill take this man Jared Schaff to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you Jared Schaff take this woman Kaitlyn Hill to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Kaitlyn Hill and Jared Schaff will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

The wedding ring is an unbroken circle, symbolizing love and faithfulness. Jared and Kaitlyn have chosen to seal their vows by exchanging rings.

Wedding rings remind us that love is precious, and as the rings have no beginning or end, love is eternal. May these rings you exchange symbolize your eternal love and commitment to one another.

*(Ring Exchange)*

As a symbol of my love and commitment, I give you this ring, a circle unbroken, a token of my everlasting trust and devotion. With this ring, I thee wed.

Unity ceremony

"Today, Kaitlyn and Jared are starting a new tradition. As a sign of their love for each other, the intertwining of their lives, and the fire that burns within their souls, they will brand this piece of hide. This brand will be on permanent display in their home, a testament to their devotion today, tomorrow, and for the rest of their lives. Just as this brand cannot be undone, their promise to each other shall stand the test of time."

(Pause as the couple brands the hide)

"May this brand serve as a reminder of the love and support you have received from family and friends today and every day. As this mark is permanent, so is your bond and commitment to one another."

Prayer

"Join me as we ask God's blessing on this new couple.

Eternal Father, redeemer, we now turn to you, and as the first act of this couple in their newly formed union, we ask you to protect their home. May they always turn to you for guidance, for strength, for provision and direction. May they glorify you in the choices they make, in the ministries they involve themselves in, and in all that they do. Use them to draw others to yourself, and let them stand as a testimony to the world of your faithfulness. We ask this in Jesus name, Amen.

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

Laura and gentlemen, preventing me and Mrs Jared Schaff.

After the bridal party exits, announce refreshments in the barn while the wedding party takes photos.