Jacqueline Marie Killourie

Jackie to all

“We are gathered here today surrounded by the beauty of nature to witness and celebrate the marriage of Megen Nicole Everett and John Patrick Killourie, IV.

This is not the beginning of a new relationship but an acknowledgment of the next chapter in their lives together. Megen and John -- you have spent years getting to know each other, and we now bear witness to what your relationship has become. Today, you will affirm this bond formally and publicly.”

EXCHANGE OF VOWS

“You have each prepared your own vows. Now is the time to share them with one another.”

Jackie to Megen:

“Megen, please share your vows with John.”

• Megen shares her vows

Jackie to John

“John, please share your vows with Megen.”

• John shares his vows

DECLARATION OF INTENT

“Megen and John, please join hands, look at one another now and remember this moment in time.”

Jackie to Megen:

“Do you, Megen, take John to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and not so good times, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?”

Megen to John:

“I do.”

Jackie to John:

“Do you, John, take Megen to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and not so good times, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?”

John to Megen:

“I do.”

RING EXCHANGE

Jackie to Megen and John

“A ring is an unbroken circle, with ends that have been joined together, and it represents your union. It is a symbol of infinity, and of your infinite love. When you look at these rings on your hands, be reminded of this moment, your commitment, and the love you now feel for each other.”

Jackie to Megen:

“Megen, place the ring on John's finger and repeat after me:

John, I give you this ring / as a symbol of my love / with the pledge to love you / today, tomorrow, / always, and forever.”

• Megen repeats the words as she places the ring on John’s finger

Jackie to John:

“John, place the ring on Megen's finger and repeat after me:

Megen, I give you this ring / as a symbol of my love / and with the pledge to love you / today, tomorrow, / always, and forever.”

• John repeats the words as he places the ring on Megen’s finger

PRONOUNCEMENT

Jackie to Megen and John

“Megen and John -- before these witnesses, you have come here today and declared your love and commitment to each other. You have pledged to be joined in marriage. You have now sealed this pledge by giving – and receiving - wedding rings as a symbol of your promises.

May all that you are, always be in love. May all that is love, always be in you. May your love be as beautiful on each day you share as it is on this day of celebration; and may each day you share be as precious to you as the day you first fell in love. My wish for you is that you always see and encourage the best in each other and that the challenges life brings your way make your marriage even stronger and that you’re always each other’s best friend and greatest love.

Now for the best part. By the power of your love and commitment to each other, and by the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the great State of Arizona, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may seal this marriage with a kiss.”

• Wait for the kiss

“I am proud and excited to introduce, for the first time, the newest Mr. & Mrs. Killourie – Megen and John Killourie!”