Nabila Ituarte
Minister ID: 1309287 View Ordination Certificate
Officiated by Nabila Ituarte in Harlingen, Texas on May 25th, 2024.
"This was my first time officiating a wedding so naturally, I was nervous but once you’re up there…the world just fades away. The groom is a life-long friend and it was an honor to be a part of such a special day for both of them. "
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BEFORE CEREMONY
To guests
“Hello everyone. We kindly ask that you put your cameras and phones away during the ceremony. Edwin and Katie want you to be truly present as they share this moment with you. Plus Katie will be taking attendance and Edwin has a pop quiz after the ceremony…so you should really pay attention.” (Bride and groom work at a school)
PROCESSION
INVOCATION
To guests
“It is clear that Edwin and Katherine are amazing individuals on their own, but together they are even better. And being better together is what ultimately leads us to being here today.”
“At this time…we’re going to take a few moments for you to take out your phones to take pictures of the couple at the altar then proceed to kindly put them away again.”
To couple
“Edwin and Katherine, please join hands and look at one another as you share your promises to each other.”
INTENT/VOWS
To Groom
“Edwin, please repeat after me…”
“I Edwin…take you Katherine…to be my wife…to love and protect…to fight beside…on any planet…and on any timeline…in sickness and in health…for the rest of my life…or until the Blip…I love you in every universe.”
To Bride
“Katherine, please repeat after me…”
“I Katherine…take you Edwin…to be my husband…to love and protect…to fight beside…on any planet…and on any timeline…in sickness and in health…for the rest of my life…or until the Blip…I love you in every universe.”
RING EXCHANGE
To couple
“The ring, an unbroken circle, represents unending love. When you look at these rings, remember this moment.”
To groom
“Edwin, place this ring on Katherine’s finger and repeat after me…”
“Take this ring as a symbol of my love…let it remind you that you’re always in my heart.”
To bride
“Katherine, place this ring on Edwin’s finger and repeat after me…”
“Take this ring as a symbol of my love…let it remind you that you’re always in my heart.”
PRONOUNCEMENT
To guests
“Two people in love do not live in isolation. Their love is a source of strength with which they may nourish not only each other but also the world around them. We, their community of friends and family are here in support of their marriage and the new family they are creating today.”
To couple
“Edwin and Katherine, by the love that has brought you here today, with the vows and rings you have exchanged in the presence of your loved ones…and by the power vested in my by the State of Texas and American Marriage Ministries, it is my honor to pronounce you husband and wife.”
“You may now kiss the bride.”
PRESENTATION
To guests
“Family and friends, it is my honor to present to you for the very first time as husband and wife…Edwin and Katherine Garza!”
RECESSION
Starts with couple, wedding party then guests.
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