Michael G Srackangast

(WELCOME)

Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you all for joining us here today as we are here to witness the union of Ivan Verdin and Marnecia Srackangast in marriage.

(TO THE COUPLE)

Today, you begin a new life together, founded in love, laughter, honesty, respect, and friendship. The promises you make to each other today should not be taken lightly. A marriage is more than a ceremony – it is a lasting and lifelong commitment.

The future ahead of you promises many happy days, filled with unique opportunities, as well as the challenges of life. It is through trust, love, and the unfailing support of each other that you will meet these inevitable ups and downs.

(TO IVAN)

Do you, Ivan, take Marnecia to be your wife? To live together as partners, to treat her with love and respect, and to build a marriage that grows stronger and more loving as time passes?

(TO MARNECIA)

And do you, Marnecia, take Ivan to be your Husband and to live together as partners, to treat him with love and respect, and to build a marriage that grows stronger and more loving as time passes?

(TO THE AUDIENCE)

At this time, Ivan and Marnecia have chosen to prepare a few words for each other…

(Nod to Ivan then Nod to Marnecia)

(TO THE COUPLE)

If you have rings, please take them out now.

The wedding ring represents the promises and potential of marriage. It has no beginning and no end, and is a timeless symbol of the love and commitment you have pledged. As you wear your ring, let it remind you of the love you feel here today.

(TO IVAN)

Ivan, Please place the ring on Marnecias left hand and repeat after me…

“I give you this ring

As a symbol of my love and devotion,

As we pledge our lives to each other,

For as long

As we both shall live.”

(TO MARNECIA)

And Marnecia, please place the ring on Ivan’s left hand and repeat after me

“I give you this ring

As a symbol of my love and devotion,

As we pledge our lives to each other,

For as long

As we both shall live.”

(TO THE COUPLE)

True marriage is more than just a ceremony or a piece of paper – it is a lasting bond that joins two lives and two hearts. Marriage is love. Companionship. Trust. And Respect. May you always find strength in each other, laugh with each other, and find safety and comfort in each other. May you celebrate many joyful seasons together, support each other when days are difficult, and continue to learn and grow closer together with each passing year.

And now, by the virtue of the authority vested in me by the State of Tennessee and The American Marriage Ministries, I now pronounce you Husband and wife.

Ivan, you may kiss your bride!

Ladies and gentlemen, It is my honor to present to you, Mr. & Mrs. Ivan and Marnecia Verdin!