Enrique Diaz Sandoval

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here in the sight of God, and in the presence of friends and loved ones to celebrate one of life's greatest moments.

We are here to give recognition to the beauty of love that is shared between Carlos and Vanessa as they complete their family in holy matrimony.

Marriage is a contract not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously, and with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities. Marriage is the moment where your hearts and souls are joined together for eternity.

Please stand and bow your heads in prayer: Heavenly Father, we humbly bow before you today praising You Lord and Your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord, we ask for your blessings upon Carlos and Vanessa as we celebrate this momentous occasion in their lives. Grant them happiness and contentment as their two lives become one, as they continue to raise their family and explore the depths of their love for one another.

Bless their families and friends and the relationships, which have supported, strengthened and sustained them throughout their lives. Bless their home as a place of love and of peace.

In the name of our Lord, our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus the Christ ... Amen.

The joining of two heats as husband and wife is a commitment like on other. It offers opportunities for sharing and for personal growth that no other human relationship can equal.

A husband and wife are each other's best friends, confidants, lovers, teachers, listeners and critics. The bond between a husband and wife deepens and enriches every fact of life. Happiness is fuller, and commitments are stronger.

Marriage also encourages new life and new experiences, and finds new ways of expressing love through the ups and downs of life. Carlos and Vanessa, as your journey begins as husband and wife, I would ask you both, remember to always treat each other with respect, and remind yourself often of what brought you here today.

Please face each other. Carlos and Vanessa have written their own vows and will now share them with all.

*(Vows completed)*

Please hold hands. Do you VANESSA DAVIS take this man CARLOS GARCIA to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, to love, honor, and cherish, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?

*(Confirmation)*

Do you CARLOS GARCIA take this woman VANESSA DAVIS to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, to love, honor, and cherish, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?

*(Confirmation)*

VANESSA DAVIS and CARLOS GARCIA will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

May I now have the rings? The ring, and unbroken circle, represents unending love. As often as either of you look upon these rings, may you be reminded of this moment and the love you have promised to one another.

Carlos, please place this ring on Vanessa's finger and repeat after me: Vanessa // I give you this ring // as a symbol of my love // and that I'm choosing to share // my life's journey with you. // I give you this ring // with the pledge // to love your today // tomorrow // and always.

Vanessa, please place this ring on Carlos' finger and repeat after me: Carlos // I give you this ring // as a symbol of my love // and that I'm choosing to share // my life's journey with you. // I give you this ring // with the pledge // to love your today // tomorrow // and always.

Carlos and Vanessa, I want to wish you both much love and happiness as you begin your new journey. Remember to keep God first in your family, lots of laughter in your life because when you do, love will never be far behind.

Carlos and Vanessa, you have pledged your faith to each other in the presence of God and in the company of your family and friends.

By the authority vested in me in the presence of Almighty God, the American Marriage Ministries and the State of Texas I now pronounce you wife and husband! Carlos, yo may now kiss your lovely bride.

Family and friends, I am proud to present for the first time as husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Carlos and Vanessa Garcia.