Marcus Debrie Holloway

Guests take their seats, if available.

Officiant to guests:

Hello everyone! On behalf of (BRIDE) and (GROOM), we ask that you put your cameras and phones away during the ceremony. (ADRIAN) and (ERIKA) wants you to be truly present as they share their best day ever with you. Plus, there may be a pop quiz after the ceremony, so you should pay attention during the whole thing!

Procession:

The best Man and Maid of Honor take their places at the altar. (Erika) walks down the aisle to join the officiant and (Adrian) at the alter.

Officiant To guests:

Welcome, loved ones. We gather on this joyful occasion to celebrate love, laughter, and light on (ADRIAN) and (ERIKA)’s wedding day.

Thank you for being here!

Before we begin today’s celebration, I have just one question for our family & friends, that I’d like for you to answer loudly and proudly: Are we ready to get these two married?!

-guests respond "yes!" and cheer

Officiant to the Couple/Guests:

ERIKA and Adrian have asked that I share some of my own words.

I've known Erika since she was a little girl, and over the years, she has grown into a wonderful, caring, and loving woman who cares for her mother, father, and family. Since meeting Adrian, he has shown her unconditional love, support, faithfulness, and what it means to have a loving and constant partner. The love they've shown is what's guiding them into a thriving and growing future. To have seen them grow together and begin to build a life is what love is about.

(Erika) and (Adrian), your lives blend seamlessly together today and you’re about to embark on the greatest of adventures. A new path is ahead of you, and to navigate it well, there are skills to be learned and practiced daily.

On that note, a good marriage sometimes takes a really good sense of humor...

Declaration of Intent - Officiant to the couple

With this wisdom – and your love - in mind, I now ask you:

Officiant to Erika:

(Erika), do you take (Adrian) to be your (husband), and your cherished best friend?

-ERIKA responds in the affirmative.

Officiant to Adrian:

Do you take (Erika) to be your (wife), and your cherished best friend?

-ADRIAN responds in the affirmative.

Officiant to the couple:

Before you pledge your vows to one another, let’s pause for a moment and take in the beauty that surrounds us here. Take a look at your guests and feel their love for you – as well as the love you have for each other.

Officiant to ADRIAN:

The officiant turns to Adrian, who repeats each portion of the vows after it's read;

"I promise to share the covers, leave the toilet seat down, and not throw my dirty socks everywhere. Most of all, I vow to never stop playing with you – to love you as my best friend, lover, and partner in life. ''

-ADRIAN repeats each portion

Officiant to ERIKA:

The officiant turns to ERIKA, who repeats each portion of the vows after it's read

"I promise to not tell you how to drive, to cherish you, but not obey - because that’s a little creepy. Most of all, I vow to never stop playing with you – to love you as my best friend, lover, and partner in life."

-ERIKA repeats each portion

Ring Exchange - Officiant to ADRIAN:

Please place this ring on Erika finger and repeat after me:

This ring is a token of my love for you. Let it remind you that you’re always in my heart.

-ADRIAN repeats the lines.

Officiant to ERIKA:

Please place this ring on Adrian finger and repeat after me:

This ring is a token of my love for you. Let it remind you that you’re always in my heart.

-ERIKA repeats the lines.

Pronouncement - Officiant to the couple:

(ADRIAN) and (ERIKA), with the love that has brought you here today, and with the vows and rings you have exchanged in the presence of your loved ones, it is my delight and honor to Officially say: By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Arizona, I now pronounce you Husband and Wife!

You may Now Kiss Your Bride!

Family and friends, it is my pleasure to present to you for the first time as newlyweds, (Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Michael Daniel).

Recession.