Michael Darnell Ward

WELCOME / INVOCATION

OFFICIANT TO ALL PRESENT

We’re here today to witness the union of Kitty and Paul in marriage.

OFFICIANT TO COUPLE

Today, you begin a new life together, founded in love, laughter, honesty, respect, and friendship. The promises you make to each other today should not be taken lightly. A marriage is more than a ceremony – it is a lasting and lifelong commitment.

The future promises many happy days ahead, filled with unique opportunities, adventures, and challenges. It is through trust, love, and the unfailing support of each other that you will meet these inevitable ups and downs.

OFFICIANT TO KITTY

Do you, Kitty, take Paul to be your spouse and to live together as partners, to treat them with love and respect, and to build a marriage that grows stronger and more loving as time passes?

(Kitty says Yes, I do.)

OFFICIANT TO PAUL

And do you, Paul, take Kitty to be your spouse and to live together as partners, to treat them with love and respect, and to build a marriage that grows stronger and more loving as time passes?

(Paul says Yes, I do.)

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE

If you have rings, please take them out now.

The wedding ring represents the promises and potential of marriage. It has no beginning and no end, and is a timeless symbol of the love and commitment you have pledged. As you wear your ring, let it remind you of the love you feel here today.

OFFICIANT TO PAUL

Paul, please place the ring on Kitty finger, and repeat after me:

“I give you this ring

As a symbol of my love and devotion,

As we join our lives together,

Today,

Tomorrow,

And for as long

As our love shall last.”

(Paul repeats each line after the Officiant)

OFFICIANT TO KITTY

And Kitty, please place the ring on Paul’s finger.

“I give you this ring

As a symbol of my love and devotion,

As we join our lives together,

Today,

Tomorrow,

And for as long

As our love shall last.”

(Kitty repeats each line after the Officiant)

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE

True marriage is more than just a ceremony or a piece of paper – it is a lasting bond that joins two lives and two hearts. Marriage is love. Companionship. Trust. And Respect.

May you always find strength in each other, laugh with each other, and find safety and comfort in each other’s words and company.

May you celebrate many joyful seasons together, support each other when days are difficult, and continue to learn and grow closer together with each passing year.

By the virtue of the authority vested in me by the State of California and American Marriage Ministries, I now pronounce you married.

You may kiss!

Congratulations!