Katieann Pirog Henkel

Ceremony

Announcement pre-start:

Hello and welcome, will all guests take the time now to silence cell phones. In addition, be mindful of the photographer while the ceremony is taking place.

Start: Honored Guests Please Stand.

[Morgan waits to see if Ben sweats it out then she starts down the aisle. Ha!]

Katieann Begins:

"You may be seated.”

INTRODUCTION

“On this day we take ourselves out of our usual routines to bear witness to something unique. A single moment in which these two amazing people Ben and Morgan tie the knot. Today they join as one in the union of marriage. They called upon us to share this event because we have provided unconditional support throughout their journey to become. Sometimes journeys are a casual walk and sometimes they are like snow tubing down a mountain.

We are here to celebrate with them the love they discovered many, many, many moons ago and are committing to. The journey for them to get here was not simple. I know I had a front row seat. It started with each of them walking down a hall as Ag students. These 2 although not in the same grade would become Star crossed Aggies soon enough. From the first day of class together they worked amazingly well, had good banter, and immediately started batting their eyes at each other. It was killer to watch, knowing that each of them began to individually tell me that they were getting interested in the other. Ben was taken by Morgan’s fearless independence, contagious laugh, and welding skills that showed even him up. Morgan was all about Ben’s even natured manor, extensive project car collection, and charm. It was and still is an epic story. We are here to remind them that epic although not easy will always be better than simple. The greatest happiness of life sits within the conviction and dedication to the journey. Today the journey for Ben and Morgan continues to another level so let’s Mario the heck out of this.

Ben, are you ready? Morgan, are you ready?''

Both say: "Yes"

Katieann Continues:“Love, trust, forgiveness and sometimes a good glass of whisky are the foundations of life’s journey. Love is having a deep sense of humor and a knack for one liners, it's always having enough cozy blankets around for naps, and it's especially knowing that there needs to be enough room for cars that get collected and worked on together over a lifetime that helps tell your story as a couple.

In marriage, many days will bring happiness, while others may not. There will be romantic and joyful moments and sometimes anxious and overwhelming ones. But together, two hearts on a journey are always better than one. Two minds are better for solving problems or seeing all the angles and four hands are soundly more ideal that two for any physically demanding task. Separately you are both capable, together you are a force. What is more epic than that?

Recollections of past joys and shared feelings will be the glue that holds everything together during the most insecure moments. Reaching out to each other as friends just like in the beginning and continuing to be confident in the companionship you have built, is the true magic of two people together. It's inspiring in each other; a dream or a feeling, and having the security and freedom within the relationship to make those things real and tangible by way of faith in each other and combined efforts.

So here’s a little Pirog guidance, marriage is allowing each other to be vulnerable, to be himself or herself, even when the opinions or thoughts aren't in total agreement or exactly what you'd like them to be. It's getting involved and showing interest in each other, really listening and being available, the way any best friend should be. Remember in a marriage what you both naturally offered each other from the start, a mutual bond, a sharing of deep thoughts and feelings, concocting of a fear, and a sudderender to the process of compassion for self. Ok enough of that, Vow time!

THE VOWS

Katieann Doesn’t Shut Up: “Ben and Morgan you will be saying three little letters, two little words to each other…., "I do".

It's the simplest part of the day. But there is nothing simple about the things that will remain unsaid.

I do means, I do know I could be hurt but I am ready to be healed with you.

It means, I do want to try even when the fear of failure holds me back and I do not know the future but I am ready to be surprised along the way.

And I do means, I do want your love and I do give you mine and nothing we do will ever be the same because you and I will be doing it all together. There short and sweet.

Before you declare your vows to one another, we need to hear you confirm that it is indeed your intention to be married today.

Ben, do you come here freely and without reservation to give yourself to Morgan in marriage? If so, answer “Yes."

Ben Says: "Yes"

'Morgan, do you come here freely and without reservation to give yourself to Ben in marriage? If so, answer “Sure, why not.”

Morgan Says: "Yes"

THE RINGS: “Your wedding rings are the outward and visible sign of the inward bond which already unites your hearts. Sam please present the rings. And saying they are somewhere on the beach isn’t the correct thing to say right now. Ben takes Morgan’s hand. Place the ring on her finger. Look into her eyes, don’t make her laugh and listen to these words you are vowing to her. Ben, will you have this woman that I watched come into her own right to be your wife? To live together as one knowing she is really good with power tools? Will you love her? Comfort her, honor, and keep her in sickness and in health forsaking all others, be faithful to her for as long as you both shall live?"

Ben: “I do”

Katieann: “Communicate with her in the langues she understands which is blunt and to the point? Will you remember that she is indeed human? And will you let her love you and care for you in the way only she knows how?”

Ben: “I do”

Katieann: “You may place the ring on her finger.”

Kateiann: “Morgan, place the ring on Ben’s finger. Look into his eyes, don’t make me cry while you do this part. Morgan, will you have Ben to be your husband? To live together in marriage knowing he can have the totem animal of a mule? Will you love him? Comfort him, honor, and keep him in sickness and in health forsaking all others, be faithful to him for as long as you both shall live?"

Morgan: “I do”

Katieann: “Communicate with him in the langues he understands which is also blunt and to the point, thank God? Will you remember that he is indeed human? And will you let him love you and care for you in the way only he knows how?”

Morgan: “I do”

Katieann: “You may place the ring on his finger. And will you both: always be true to one another? To take each other’s breath away? To be each other’s guiding light and beacon of hope? To give and receive each other's love with an open heart, spirit, and mind until the end of time?

Both say: “We do”

Katieann “May the wedding rings you exchanged today remind you that you are surrounded by enduring love and dedication. By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Rhode Island I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may seal this ceremony with a kiss. Ladies and gentlemen I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Guglielmino!