Thomas Leighton Brew

WELCOME / INVOCATION

OFFICIANT TO ALL PRESENT

We’re here today to witness the union of ( Jake ) and ( Heather ) in marriage.

Who is here to present the bride?

OFFICIANT TO COUPLE

Today, you begin a new life together, founded in love, laughter, honesty, respect, and friendship. The promises you make to each other today should not be taken lightly. A marriage is more than a ceremony – it is a lasting and lifelong commitment.

The future promises many happy days ahead, filled with unique opportunities, adventures, and challenges. It is through trust, love, and the unfailing support of each other that you will meet these inevitable ups and downs.

Declaration of Intent

OFFICIANT ( Jake ):

Jake, do you take heather to be your lawfully wedded wife? Will you honor and cherish her; love, trust, and commit to her, through joy and pain, sickness and health, and whatever life may throw at you both, until death do you part?

Jake : I do.

OFFICIANT ( Heather ):

Heather, do you take Jake to be your lawfully wedded husband? Will you honor and cherish him; love, trust, and commit to him, through joy and pain, sickness and health, and whatever life may throw at you both, until death do you part?

Heather : I do.

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE

JAKE PLEASE PROFESS YOUR VOWES TO HEATHER

HEATHER PLEASE PROFESS YOUR VOWES TO JAKE

Please take out the rings now.

The wedding ring represents the promises and potential of marriage. It has no beginning and no end, and is a timeless symbol of the love and commitment you have pledged. As you wear your ring, let it remind you of the love you feel here today.

OFFICIANT TO HEATHER

HEATHER , please place the ring on JAKE’s finger, and repeat after me:

“I give you this ring

As a symbol of my love and devotion,

As we join our lives together,

Today,

Tomorrow,

And for as long

As our love shall last.”

(JAKE repeats each line after the Officiant)

OFFICIANT TO HEATHER

HEATHER, please place the ring on JAKES’s finger.

“I give you this ring

As a symbol of my love and devotion,

As we join our lives together,

Today,

Tomorrow,

And for as long

As our love shall last.”

(HEATHER repeats each line after the Officiant)

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE

True marriage is more than just a ceremony or a piece of paper – it is a lasting bond that joins two lives and two hearts. Marriage is love. Companionship. Trust. And Respect. May you always find strength in each other, laugh with each other, and find safety and comfort in each other’s words and company. May you celebrate many joyful seasons together, support each other when days are difficult, and continue to learn and grow closer together with each passing year.

By the virtue of the authority vested in me by the State of (SOUTH CAROLINA) and American Marriage Ministries, I now pronounce you husband and wife.

You may kiss!

Congratulations!