Shonda Marie Williams

"Welcome, family & loved ones. We are gathered here today, in the sight of God surrounded by the beauty of his creation. Nurtured by the presence of the ones we hold dear and the sounds of nature, to cherish the words that are about to be spoken and celebrate one of life's greatest moments as we witness the union between Ariyana and Dakota in holy matrimony.

LOVE is what we're doing right and that's why you both are standing here.

That's why we are here to witness such a time as this. A time to witness a journey that began back in 2022. A time to witness what will continue to grow after this. We have all loved in our lifetimes, and in this moment, we are reminded that the ability to love is the very best part of our humanity. Where all of us here today have our own love stories. Some are short, others long. Some are yet unwritten, while others are just getting to the good part. There are chapters in of our stories that are sad or disappointing - and others that are exciting and full of adventure.

"Ariyana and Dakota, please face each other and join hands, look at one another now and remember this moment in time."

*(Vows)*

"Will you Ariyana, promise to keep Dakota as your favorite person - to laugh with him, go on adventures with him, support him through life's tough moments?" "To cherish him always, honor him, in sickness and health, in poverty and wealth, be true to him in all things, grow old with him, be proud of him, find new reasons to love him til death alone separate the two of you?" If so, say " I Do"

*I DO*

"Will you Dakota, promise to keep Ariyana as your favorite person - to laugh with her, go on adventures with her, support her through life's tough moments?" "To cherish her always, honor her, in sickness and health, in poverty and wealth, be true to her in all things, grow old with her, be proud of her, find new reasons to love her til death alone separate the two of you?" If so, say I DO

Dakota to Ariyana

*I DO*

Ariyana and Dakota this ring symbolizes the love and the commitments you have made today."

*(Ring Exchange)*

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