Angel Castillo

Gloria & Zachary’s Wedding

Saturday, August 16, 2025

4:30 p.m.

Invocation

Introduction & Welcome

- Before we begin, I kindly ask that you turn off or silence your cell phones.

- Please refrain from taking photos during the ceremony - we’d really love for you to be in the moment with us and enjoy the celebration.

Hello everyone, and welcome. My name is Angel Castillo, Gloria’s favorite uncle, and I have been asked to officiate at their wedding today. Mary and I have always been close to Gloria from the very beginning, and we are honored to be part of this very special day.

And now, I want to thank you all for being here.

You have all been invited here today to celebrate the love between Gloria and Zachary, and to witness the depth of that love as they join together in the commitment of marriage.

Reading

Let us begin by welcoming my niece, Jessica, who will read a Bible passage chosen by the Gloria and Zachary which beautifully reflects the depth of love that they share for one another.

Jessica – A reading from 1 Corinthians, Chapter 13:4-8

Thank you Jessica

About the Couple

Love never fails… That was beautiful and truly symbolizes what they desire for their future together. In the years that they’ve been together, Gloria and Zachary have had countless adventures together, made joyful memories, and supported and comforted each other in the not so pretty times.

They have learned to trust each other through communication and respect, they have found joy in each other's company and have created space for each other to grow and be themselves. And with patience, understanding, laughter, and honesty, they’ve grown into the couple you see before you today.

And now, they are ready to spend the rest of their lives together, building new memories as husband and wife.

Words to the Couple

Gloria and Zachary, the foundation of a true marriage begins long before the wedding day, and the efforts of marriage continue long after the ceremony ends. A brief moment in time and the stroke of a pen are all it takes to form the legal bond of marriage, but it takes a lifetime of love, commitment, and compromise to make marriage durable and everlasting.

Gloria, I’ve had the privilege of seeing you grow to the beautiful, strong woman that you are. A dedicated mother and partner. I have also seen the joy that Zachary brings to your life.

Zachary, I have witnessed your love for Gloria. Your attention and dedication to her and the loving and supportive bond you have created with the boys, and I couldn’t be happier for all of you.

Today, as I guide you in exchanging your vows, you, Zachary, and you, Gloria, will declare your intentions for a lasting partnership in love and marriage.

Are you ready to do this?

ZACHARY AND GLORIA: Yes, we are!

The Vows

TO THE RECEPTION – Gloria and Zachary will now exchange their personal vows and publicly declare their love and commitment to one another.

TO ZACHARY - Zachary, you may begin.

Zachary reads his vows to Gloria

TO GLORIA – Gloria…

Gloria reads her vows to Zachary

Declaration of Intent – I Do’s

TO ZACHARY - Zachary, do you take Gloria to be your wife, to love, honor, and cherish, through all of life’s ups and downs, sharing the days in joy and comfort, from this day forward?

ZACHARY – I Do

TO GLORIA - Gloria, do you take Zachary to be your husband, to love, honor, and cherish, through all of life’s ups and downs, sharing the days in joy and comfort, from this day forward?

GLORIA – I Do

The Rings

TO THE RECEPTION – Gloria and Zachary will now exchange rings, symbolizing their never-ending commitment to one another.

TO RAFAEL – Rafael, the rings please…

TO ZACHARY - Zachary - Place the ring on Gloria’s left ring finger and repeat after me.

“This ring I give to you

as a symbol of my love and devotion.

I pledge to you all that I am

and all that I will ever be as yours.

With this ring, I marry you

and join my life to yours.”

• Zachary places the ring on Gloria’s finger.

TO GLORIA - Gloria - Place the ring on Zachary’s left ring finger and repeat after me.

“This ring I give to you

as a symbol of my love and devotion to you.

I pledge to you all that I am

and all that I will ever be as yours.

With this ring, I marry you

and join my life to yours.”

• Gloria places the ring on Zachary’s finger.

Pronouncement

It is my great honor to stand beside you both today, joined by the people that love and support you the most.

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Pennsylvania, I now pronounce you husband and wife!

The First Kiss

What are you waiting for? You may now kiss!

Family and friends, I present to you for the first time,

the newlyweds!

Mr. & Mrs. Zachary Philip!

Recessional

The ceremony ends…

Everyone, please follow the wedding party for the cocktail hour.