Mandy Renee Palmer

Ryan & Brooke

Invocation:

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests-

We are gathered here together to join Brooke Erin Hullender and Ryan Lee Pepin in the spiritual union of marriage. This is a special time of celebration that Ryan and Brooke will long remember, and because of this, they are thankful you are here today to share in their joy.

This contract is not to be entered into lightly, but thoughtfully and seriously, and with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities. Please remember that love, loyalty, and understanding are the foundations of a happy and enduring home.

Blessing of the hands;

“Please take each others hands” or “as you hold each other’s hands I will read the blessing of the hands.

These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow, and forever.

These are the hands that will work alongside yours, as together you build your future.

These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch, will comfort you like no other.

These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief fills your mind.

These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow, and tears of joy.

These are the hands that will help you to hold your family as one.

These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it.

And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged, will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.

Declaration of Intent:

Do you Brooke take this man Ryan Pepin to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and tough times, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you Ryan Pepin take this woman Brooke to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and tough times, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Ring exchange: Brooke and Ryan Pepin will now exchange rings.

Repeat after me:

Ryan: I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment to you. I now join my life to yours.

Brooke: I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment to you. I now join my life to yours.

(Give them a moment if needed)

Blessing for the couple:

“Your ring exchange is complete, you have made your promises for your married life, you have given your consent in marriage. With the witness of your friends and family, and the blessing of love that connects us all, you are now joined together in this most sacred commitment of marriage. May the two of you be blessed with a lifetime of health, wealth, love, success and happiness. May you continue to support one another in the wonderful way that you already do, may your love and connection grow exponentially over the years, and may your life together flourish as you walk the journey of it - hand in hand.”

Pronouncement:

By the power vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the state of GA. I now pronounce you married. You may kiss the bride!

I present to you for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Pepin

Saturday, November 9th, 2024