Jonathan Paul Gray

Good afternoon, everyone. Hello Jermaine. Jermaine, do you give Bria away to be married today? Thank you. Everyone, you may be seated.

Dearly beloved, honored guests of family and friends… and Tyler…I guess you got an invite too somehow… I’m kidding, I'm kidding. We all love Tyler. We are gathered here today to witness the union and declaration of love between Bria and Ronnie. For a decade now, these two have shared their lives together, getting to know each other and growing closer and closer with each and every passing day. Marriage is a sacred commitment, the next affirmation for you both to make to each other, promising to be there for each other for the rest of you lives. Bria and Ronnie, take a look at the people who are around you. We are all here to give you our love and support and to stand with you both as you begin the next chapter of your lives. So, now that we all know why we are here, in case anyone missed the context clues, let’s begin.

Ronnie and Bria, please face each other and hold hands. Okay Ronnie dude… I’m gonna need you to step out of your bubble and speak up today, deal? Ronnie, do you take Bria Ashley Boyd today to be your lawfully wedded wife, pledging your love, life and loyalty, today, tomorrow and forever for as long as you both shall live?

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That’s the right answer my man, up top *high five*

And Bria, do you take Ronald Richard Alexander the third, not first or second but the third, to be you lawfully wedded husband, pledging your love, life and loyalty, today, tomorrow and forever for as long as you both shall live.

*pause* good that makes my job today a lot easier!

Ronnie and Bria have prepared vows for each other.

Ronnie? *pause*

And Bria? *pause*

Bria, do you have the rings?

I’m sure everyone has heard about rings and circles, each having no end, blah blah blah, we get it. That’s all fine and good but how about… let these rings be your honey nut cheerios. A great start to your day, a symbol of the fullness and sweetness you each give each other. A timeless classic that will never go out of style. The cereal that will ALWAYS be there for you. Wear your cheerios with pride, love and sweetness for each other and don’t be afraid to be a bit nutty.

Ronnie, place this ring on Bria’s finger and repeat after me.

Bria, I give you this ring today…

as a symbol of my love and commitment to you…

so that a part of me will always be with you…

holding you tight, now and forever.

Bria, place this ring on Ronnie’s finger and repeat after me.

Ronnie, I give you this ring today…

as a symbol of my love and commitment to you…

so that a part of me will always be with you…

holding you tight now and forever.

At the start of the ceremony, you may have noticed or even partook in the lighting of two candles. One for the Boyds and another for the Alexanders. Bria and Ronnie will now take the flame of their families and use them to light their new flame together, symbolizing the joining of their families into one new family.

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May the light of your new family shine bright for all time.

Bria and Ronald, by the power vested in me be the state of Pennsylvania and American Marriage Ministries, I now pronounce you, husband and wife. Ronnie, you may kiss your bride.

Ladies and gentlemen, for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander!