Deanna Marie Rosales

OFFICIANT TO THE RECEPTION

Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the union of (Eric) and (Maria). Each of you here has had a role in this love story, sharing moments of laughter, connection, and support along the way, as these two found each other and fell in love. A love that delights in differences, and shines with honesty and openness.

Before we begin, let us take a moment to remember those who can’t be with us today, either because of distance or because they have passed on to another place. Although they aren’t with us here in body today, they are with us always in spirit. Love reaches across any distance, and every dimension.

At this time, the groom's mother would like to share a meaningful prayer, Betsy...

(Prayer)

Thank you. Let us begin.

OFFICIANT TO THE COUPLE

(Eric) and (Maria), today, we celebrate you as you begin to build a marriage. This is a contract that 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.

OFFICIANT TO Eric

"Do you [Eric] take this woman [Eric] to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?"

Eric TO Maria

"I do."

OFFICIANT TO Maria

"Do you [Maria] take this man [Eric] to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?

Maria TO Eric

"I do."

OFFICIANT TO THE RECEPTION

"[Eric] and [Maria] will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment."

OFFICIANT TO Eric:

“[Eric] place the ring [Maria] 's finger and repeat after me:

[Maria], I give you this ring as a symbol of my love with the pledge to love and support you today, tomorrow, always, and forever."

Eric REPEATS THE PHRASE & PLACES THE RING ON Maria's FINGER.

OFFICIANT TO Maria:

"And now, [Maria] place the ring on [Eric]'s finger and repeat after me:

[Eric], I give you this ring as a symbol of my love with the pledge to love and support you today, tomorrow, always, and forever."

Maria REPEATS THE PHRASE & PLACES THE RING ON Eric's FINGER.

OFFICIANT TO THE RECEPTION

"By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Pennsylvania, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Eric, you may kiss your bride."