James Richard Earle

PROCESSION

• Beginning of Ceremony (follow guide Lillyana made)

• Jim

• GM/GP Earle

• GM/GP Kooiker

• GM/GP Eickmeyer

• Bride-Nany/Papa/Mom

• Groom-Mom/Grandma (escorted by groom)

• Marcos/Josie

• Zoe/Chase

• Henry/Rogers

• Liam/Abigail

• Direct Guest to stand

• Bride &Bride father

Song 1

Song 2

Direct guests to stand

Song 3

INVOCATION

• Officiant to reception

Welcome and thank you, family and friends, for being here today, to witness this celebration of these two beautiful people’s love for each other.

• Officiant to Lillyana’s Dad

Who gives this woman to be married to this man?

• Lillyana’s Dad

Her Mother and I

• Officiant will ask Lillyana’s Dad to be seated.

• Officiant will direct guests to be seated.

We ask you to take a minute, to take any pictures you like of the bride and groom. Then please put your phones / cameras away until the ceremony is complete.

I asked the couple what they wanted me to include in this ceremony, and they told me to keep things short and sweet. I figured light and funny doesn’t hurt either. I’m guessing we all want to hit that bar and buffet as soon as possible.

You’ve been asked here today because you are all an important part of Lillyana and Dustin’s life. Maybe you were that person who taught Dustin that rather than taking a big leap, it’s best to take smaller strides forward to achieve that big leap, or the one who showed Lillyana how to change the oil in her car and change a tire. No matter what the connection, you are all here for a reason and we’re very thankful you all could make it.

Regardless of how you first met these two, Lillyana and Dustin are happy you made it here, to show your love and support for this momentous occasion… And of course, to get free food!

As they share the upcoming decades of their life together, they’re going to experience their fair share of ups and downs. But one thing I know about these two is that they complete each other perfectly, and are happiest when they’re together.

They’re like Oreos and Milk, or Brownies and ice cream! You just can’t have one without the other!!! Once you put ‘em together, you can’t take ‘em apart. They’re better together and bonded for life.

DECLARATION OF INTENT

• Officiant

With that being said, a successful marriage takes more than just snacks, it takes more than just love. It takes hard work and patience. It takes commitment and trust. Marriage requires courage, an open mind, and a heart full of hope.

• Officiant to the couple

Please face each other and hold hands.

Lillyana and Dustin, do you promise to respect, care for, and love each other, unconditionally, from this day forward? If so, please say “We Do!”

• Lillyana & Dustin

(together) We do!

EXCHANGE OF VOWS

• Officiant to couple

Please face each other and hold hands.

Lillyana and Dustin, you have chosen to write your vows, and it is with these words you express your binding promises to love, honor, and cherish one another. If you are ready to make these promises to each other I invite you now to read your vows.

• Lillyana says vows to Dustin

• Dustin says Vows to Lillyana

EXCHANGE OF RINGS (obtain rings from the best man)

• Officiant to Best Man

May I have the rings please.

• Officiant to couple

Thank you both for sharing your vows with all of us. The rings you are about to place on each other's fingers are symbols of the love you expressed. They will remind you of the vows you have just spoken, and of the eternal love that you have for one another.

The circle is a symbol of an eternal bond -- there is no beginning and no end. That means you two are stuck with each other! It is a lifetime commitment to each other and a reminder of your endless love and respect for each other. By placing these rings on each other's fingers, you are promising to not just love each other, but to honor each other, to be compassionate, patient, and understanding as you build your future together. You can both feel the love here today. These rings represent this love. Not just your love for each other, but from everyone here today. Let these rings be a reminder of that love, and of the promises you make to each other today, tomorrow and always.

• Officiant to Lillyana

Lillyana, place this ring on Dustin’s finger and repeat after me.

• Lillyana repeats each of these lines in turn

I give you this ring as a symbol of my commitment and devotion.

I choose you to share in my life’s journeys.

I give you this ring as a pledge to love you,

today, tomorrow, always, and forever.

With no take-backs.

• Officiant to Dustin

Dustin, place this ring on Lillyana’s finger and repeat after me.

• Dustin repeats each of these lines in turn

I give you this ring as a symbol of my commitment and devotion.

I choose you to share in my life’s journeys.

I give you this ring as a pledge to love you,

today, tomorrow, always, and forever.

With no take-backs.

CLOSING WORDS & BLESSING

• Officiant to couple

Lillyana and Dustin, in closing my wish for you is this:

May the sun bring you new energy by day,

May the moon softly restore you by night;

May the rain wash away your worries;

May the breeze blow new strength into your being;

May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life.

PRONOUNCEMENT

• Officiant to couple

Lillyana and Dustin, you came here today, in the presence of family and friends, to express your devotion to each other. Your lives have been changed forever. May your lives together be blessed with prosperity and moments to renew your love.

May your love be a source of passion and excitement and may each day together be filled with laughter and friendship.

By the power vested in me by the state of Michigan and American Marriage Ministries, it is my honor now to pronounce you husband and wife. Congratulations!

Dustin. you may kiss your bride!

Recession

• The ceremony ends (exit song)

• Follow the exit plan Lillyana wants to do)

• Bubbles as bride and groom exit

• Wedding party exits the same way as they entered (who’s walking with Grandma Long)

• Everyone else may exit