Mary Frances Perry

PROCESSION : GUESTS AND FAMILY ARE SEATED. MUSIC PLAYING

STATEMENT TO GUEST AND FAMILY: Hello everyone on behalf of Ashly and James we ask that you mute your phones. It is okay to take pictures as long as it does not interfere with the photographer. Thank you.

MUSIC PLAYS FOR THE

PROCESSION: GROOM ENTERS STAND AT THE PALTFORM, WEDDING PARTY ENTERS

OFFICIANT TO RECEPTION:

"We are gathered here today in the presence of friends and loved ones, to celebrate one of life's greatest moments.

We are here to give recognition to the beauty of love that is shared between Ashley and James as they complete their family in holy matrimony.

Marriage is a contract not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously and with a deep realization of the obligations and responsibilities. Marriage is the moment where your hearts and souls are joined together for eternity.

The joining of two hearts as husband and wife is a commitment like no other. It offers opportunities for sharing and for personal growth that no other human relationship can equal.

A husband and wife are each other's best friends, confidants, lovers, teachers, listeners and critics. The bond between a husband and wife deepens and enriches every fact of life. Happiness is fuller, and commitments are stronger.

Marriage also encourages new life and new experiences, and finds new ways of expressing love through the ups and downs of life. Ashley and James, as your journey begins as husband and wife, I would ask you both, remember to always treat each other with respect, and remind yourself often of what brought you here today.

DECLARATION OF INTENT

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE

"Please face one another and hold hands.

OFFICIANT TO ASHLEY

Ashley, do you take James to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, to love, honor, and cherish, in sickness and health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?"

RESPONDS WITH 'I DO'.

OFFICIANT TO JAMES

James, do you take Ashley to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, to love, honor, and cherish, in sickness and health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?"

RESPONDS WITH 'I DO'.

Ashley and James today your lives blend seamlessly together and you're about 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. On that note a good marriage sometimes take a really good sense of humor as this reading of the poem reminds us:

POEM MARRIAGE - SOFT MUSIC PLAYS

OFFICIANT: THE COUPLE HAS WRITTEN THEIR OWN VOWS THAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO EXCHANGE

COUPLES WRITTEN VOWS / RING EXCHANGE

AFTER THEIR VOWS / RING EXCHANGE

OFFICIANT TO THE RING BEARER

"May we now have the rings?"

THE RINGS ARE PRESENTED.

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE

The ring, an unbroken circle, represents unending love. As often as either of you look upon these rings, may you be reminded of this moment and the love you have promised to one another.

OFFICIANT TO Ashley

ASHLEY , please place this ring on his finger and repeat after me:

James, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and that I'm choosing to share my life's journey with you.

I give you this ring with the pledge to love you today, tomorrow, and always."

OFFICIANT TO James

James, please place this ring on her finger and repeat after me:

Ashley, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and that I'm choosing to share my life's journey with you.

I give you this ring with the pledge to love you today, tomorrow, and always."

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE

"Ashley and James, I want to wish you both much love and happiness as you begin your new journey.

Remember to keep lots of laughter in your life and love will never be far behind."

PRONOUNCEMENT

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE

Ashley and James, you have pledged your faith to each other in the company of your family and friends.

OFFICIANT TO THE RECEPTION:

By the power vested in me by the State of Maryland, I now pronounce you husband and wife.

OFFICIANT TO JAMES

You may now kiss your beautiful bride.

THE COUPLE KISSES.

OFFICIANT:

Family and friends, I am proud to present for the first time as husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Wagner."

RECESSIONAL - Music Plays

Bride & Groom, Ring Bearer/ Flower Girl, Bridal Party, Officiant, Family and Guest

GO TO SIGN THE MARRIAGE LICENSE / PICTURES