Israel Flores

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join EDWIN COLLAZO and CYNTHIA NAOMI MARQUEZ SANCHEZ in the spiritual union of marriage.

This contract is not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously, and 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.

EDWIN COLLAZO and CYNTHIA NAOMI MARQUEZ SANCHEZ will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you EDWIN COLLAZO take this woman CYNTHIA NAOMI MARQUEZ SANCHEZ to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you CYNTHIA NAOMI MARQUEZ SANCHEZ take this man EDWIN COLLAZO to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

EDWIN and CYNTHIA NAOMI will now exchange rings as a symbol of the promises of marriage.

(OFFICIANT):

A ring has no beginning or end. Its path is endless and a symbol of your endless love and respect for each other.

By placing these rings on each other's fingers, you are promising to not just to love each other, but to honor each other, to be compassionate, patient, and understanding as you build your future together.

You can both feel the love in this room. These rings represent this love. Not just your love for each other, but from everyone here today. Let these rings be a reminder of that love, what you are feeling today.”

(RING BLESSING):

Lord God, I ask Your blessing upon these wedding rings, which are about to be exchanged by EDWIN AND CYNTHIA NAOMI. As they place these rings upon each other’s fingers, may these rings stand as a symbol for all of their love for each other through Jesus Christ, Amen.

*(Ring Exchange)*

(REPEAT AFTER ME):

WITH THIS RING CYNTHIA/ EDWIN, I give you my heart… From this day forward, You shall not walk alone. My heart will be your shelter, and my arms will be your home.

(CLOSING):

and now, By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Massachusetts I now pronounce you Mr. and Mrs. Collazo, you may kiss the bride!

CONGRATULATIONS!