Allen Boynton

Wedding Ceremony Script for Dylan Falso and Brittney Carr

Date: July 4th, 2024

Location: The Candlewood Inn, Brookfield, Connecticut

Officiant: Minister Allen Boynton

Procession: (Minister’s Script for the Bride’s Entrance and Presentation)

As the bride, Brittney is walked down the aisle by her father, Brian, and they approach the altar:

Minister:

You may be seated. (Directed to the guests)

(Pause as the guests take their seats)

Minister asks the father of the bride:

Who gives this woman to be married to this man?

Father of the Bride:

Her Mother and I do.

Minister’s Response:

Thank you, Brian.

(Brian may then kiss Brittney on the cheek, shake Dylan’s hand, or both, and then take his seat)

Once the bride and groom are standing together at the altar: (Smile, Are you ready?)

Introduction:

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness and celebrate the union of Dylan Falso and Brittney Carr in marriage.

On this radiant day beneath the boundless sky of Brookfield, we stand in the presence of family and friends, honoring the love and commitment that have brought you together.

As we celebrate on this Fourth of July, the day of liberty and independence, we find ourselves encircled by the eternal promise of love.

This day marks the beginning of a new chapter in your lives, a chapter filled with promise, hope, and joy.

May your marriage be a lifetime journey of love, laughter, and shared dreams.

Invocation:

In the sight of God and before this gathering, let us invoke the divine presence:

Heavenly Father, bless this joyous gathering with Your unending grace.

As we join Dylan and Brittney in matrimony, let Your love be a guiding star in their lives, forever bright and steady.

Homily:

Today, we celebrate a journey of love thirteen years in the making—a testament to enduring affection and unwavering commitment.

Dylan and Brittney, your story is a poetic saga written by time itself, each chapter enriched with shared dreams and tender moments.

Together, you've walked paths lined with both laughter and challenges, your steps synchronized by an unspoken rhythm, the beat of one shared heart.

And in your home, a joyful spirit bounds—their four paws a testament to your shared life—dear Revie, who has seen your love grow from tender roots to a flourishing canopy of trust and mutual respect.

Exchange of Vows:

Dylan and Brittney, as you stand before this loving assembly, ready to step into the dawn of your forever, remember that these vows are but words that live and breathe through daily acts of compassion and sacrifice.

The vows you are about to share are a reflection of your unique love story.

These words, crafted from your hearts, will bind your souls together.

Dylan, when you're ready, you can share your vows.

Dylan’s Personal Vows: (Dylan speaks his personal vows to Brittney)

{Insert Dylan’s vows here}

Minister:

Thank you, Dylan. Brittney, when you're ready…

Brittney’s Personal Vows: (Brittney speaks her personal vows to Dylan)

{Insert Brit’s vows here}

Minister: (I then ask Dylan the traditional vows)

Dylan, do you take this woman, Brittney, to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do you part?

Dylan responds:

I do.

Minister: (I then ask the traditional vows to Brittney)

Brittney, do you take this man, Dylan, to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do you part?

Brittney responds:

I do.

Benediction:

May the road rise up to meet you,

May the wind be always at your back,

May the sun shine warm upon your faces,

The rains fall soft upon your fields,

And may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Exchange of Rings

Minister asks Best Man for the rings:

May I please have the rings?

(The Best Man hands the rings to the minister)

Minister to Dylan:

Dylan, place this ring on Brittney's finger and repeat after me: 'With this ring, I thee wed, and with it, I give you my love and devotion.’

(Dylan places the ring on Brittney's finger and repeats the vow)

Minister to Brittney:

Brittney, place this ring on Dylan's finger and repeat after me: 'With this ring, I thee wed, and with it, I give you my love and devotion.'

(Brittney places the ring on Dylan's finger and repeats the vow)

Ring Exchange:

As these rings encircle your fingers, may your love encircle your lives. These bands of precious metal are unending, without beginning or end, symbols of the eternity you embark upon this day.

Pronouncement:

By the power vested in me by the State of Connecticut and in the spirit of love and commitment, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Dylan, you may now kiss your bride!

Closing:

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my profound honor to present for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Dylan and Brittney Falso.