Sharon L Russ Hendrix

PROCESSIONAL

INVOCATION

To the Reception

Hello everyone. Thank you for being here to help Jean and Latia celebrate their special day.

What greater thing for two people than to feel they are joined together; to strengthen each other in labor, to rest on each other in sorrow, to help each other in need, to share joy, and to be one with each other - whatever life has to offer.

This is a special time of celebration that Jean and Latia will long remember, and because of this, they are thankful you are here today to share in their joy.

To the Couple

Jean and Latia, today begins a life of giving and sharing, nurturing and support, allowing each other the freedom to change and grow as individuals while developing your mutual spirit as time goes by. In the art of marriage, the little things are the big things. It is about establishing a relationship in which independence is equal, dependence is mutual, and the obligation is reciprocal.

Today your family and friends are gathered together to celebrate your union. We are privileged to witness two very clear friends; two exceptional and driven individuals committed to sharing a lifetime together.

VOW EXCHANGE

The couple will now exchange the vows they have prepared for each other.

*(Vows)*

DECLARATION OF INTENT

To the Couple

Jean and Latia, you have made your promises to one another. You will find that as you live by these vows over the years, investing your time, love and your commitment to one another, the happy times of your life will be twice as joyous because you'll share these joys in marriage.

To the Groom

Jean, will you take Latia, whose hand you hold, choosing her alone to be your lawfully wedded wife? Will you live with her in the state of true matrimony? Will you love her and comfort her through good times and bad, in sickness and in health, honoring her at all times, and being faithful to her?

Await response

To the Bride

Latia, will you take Jean, whose hand you hold, choosing him alone to be your lawfully wedded husband? Will you live with him in the state of true matrimony? Will you love him and comfort him through good times and bad, in sickness and in health, honoring him at all times, and being faithful to him?

Await response

RING EXCHANGE

To the Reception

The ring, an unbroken circle, represents unending love. As often as either of you look upon these rings, may you be reminded of this moment and the love you have promised to one another.

To the Groom

Jean, please place the ring on Latia's finger and repeat after me. Latia, I give you this ring, as a symbol of my love, and that I am choosing to share my life's journey with you. I give you this ring, with the pledge to love you today, tomorrow, always and forever.

To the Bride

Latia, please place the ring on Jean's finger and repeat after me. Jean, I give you this ring, as a symbol of my love, and that I am choosing to share my life's journey with you. I give you this ring, with the pledge to love you today, tomorrow, always and forever.

To the Couple

Jean and Latia, I want to with you both much love and happiness as you begin your new journey. Remember to keep lots of laughter in your life and love will never be far behind.

BLESSING

To the Couple

I leave you now with the following words:

May all that you are, always be in love. May all that is love, always be in you. May your love be as beautiful on each day you share, as it is on this day of celebration; and may each day you share be as precious to you as the day you first fell in love. May you always see and encourage the best in each other. May the challenges life bring your way, make your marriage even stronger, and may you always be each other's best friend and greatest love.

PRONOUNCEMENT

To the Couple

Jean and Latia, you have pledged your faith to each other in the company of your wonderful families and your circle of friends.

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Texas, I now pronounce you married! You may now share your first kiss as husband and wife.

INTRODUCTION OF THE COUPLE

To the Reception

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to introduce to you, for the first time, Dr. and Mrs. Jean Louis Poisson.

RECESSIONAL