Mary Frances Perry

Family and Friends,

Thank you all for coming today to share in this wonderful occasion. Today we are here together to unite Clariana Matias Malheiros and Malcom Joseph Nkodo in marriage.

Before we continue let me just say, Clariana and Malcom met while learning each other's languages, Portuguese and English. Their talks turned into a beautiful love story, with Malcom becoming her protector and Clariana his beloved. Today, they begin a new chapter, ready to write the rest of their story together.

So I ask you family and friends one question and please answer loudly and proudly, Are we ready to get these two married? Everyone answers YES!

Officiant ask the bride and groom to face each other and hold hands.

Do you Malcom Joseph Nkodo take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, to live together in matrimony, to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, to have and to hold, from this day forward, as long as you both shall live?

Wait for Confirmation from Malcom- I DO.

Do you Clariana Matias Malheiros take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to live together in matrimony, to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, to have and to hold, from this day forward, as long as you both shall live?

Wait for Confirmation from Clariana - I DO

Clariana Matias Malheiros and Malcom Joseph Nkodo have chosen rings to exchange with each other as a symbol of their unending love.

*(Ring Exchange)*

A ring has no beginning or end. Its path is endless. In reality a ring is no more than a circle of metal on its own. But similar to the joint of two people in matrimony, with the addition vows, a ring represents an endless promise, never to be broken. These rings are to be an outward symbol of the love and commitment between you both, and a daily reminder of your vows.

Clariana, as you place this ring on Malcom's finger, please repeat after me.

With this ring, I thee wed, and pledge you my love, now and forever.

Malcom as you place this ring on Clariana's finger, please repeat after me.

With this ring, I thee wed, and pledge you my love, now and forever.

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Maryland I now pronounce you wife and husband! You may now kiss your bride

I now present to you for the first time Mr. & Mrs. Nkodo.

(The couple exits)

End of the Wedding Ceremony

Bride and Groom departs with the officiant for the signing of the marriage license.