Ferdinand Velez Jr

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We’re here today to celebrate the love of James Blakeslee and Franzua Rivera, as they join together in the union of marriage. This contract is not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously. Please remember that love, loyalty, and understanding are the foundations of a happy and enduring home.

Many of you have played an important role in James and Franzua's lives. You’ve been their confidant and in some cases their co-conspirators, you’ve witnessed their personal victories and shared in some pretty good adventures.

James, now I will ask you a question:

Do you James take Franzua to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad times, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Franzua, now I will ask you a question:

Do you Franzua take James to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad times, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

James and Franzua will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

The ring, an unbroken circle, represents unending love. As you look upon these rings, may you be reminded of this moment and the love you have promised to one another here today.

(Me to James)

James, please place the ring on Franzua's finger and repeat these words of love:

I James give you this ring,

as a symbol of my love and devotion

(James repeats)

As this ring has no end,

neither shall my love for you.

(James repeats)

I choose you to be my wife,

this day and forever.

(James repeats)

(Me to Franzua)

Franzua, please place the ring on James' finger and repeat these words of love:

I Franzua give you this ring,

as a symbol of my love and devotion

(Franzua repeats)

As this ring has no end,

neither shall my love for you.

(Franzua repeats)

I choose you to be my wife,

this day and forever.

(Franzua repeats)

PRONOUNCEMENT

And now, James and Franzua you have pledged your love and faithfulness to each other, By the power vested in me by the State of Connecticut and American Marriage Ministries, I now pronounce you "HUSBAND AND WIFE"

In the words of the famous Michel Angelo

"Cowabunga Dude"

James you may now kiss your bride.

(Before they walk away introduce the newlyweds)

Families and friends, I am proud to present to you, "FOR THE FIRST TIME",

Mr. and Mrs. James and Franzua Blakeslee