Christine Kay Statler

INTRO

Welcome, beloved family and friends. We are gathered here today to celebrate the marriage of Bob & Debbie, two wonderful people who have touched each of our hearts and made each of our lives infinitely more interesting with their humor, wisdom, and take-no-shit spirit.

Today, they promise to spend the rest of their lives laughing, learning, and making life better for each other every day.

We often say that love is an action – something we must demonstrate daily. Well, marriage is like that, too. It’s consistent support through life’s ups and downs. It’s the big gestures, like planning a surprise weekend getaway. And the small gestures, like breakfast in bed or holding hands. It’s taking turns with the laundry and wiping away each other’s tears. It’s making time to cuddle on the couch, reviewing the budget, and saving that last slice of pie. It’s waking up every morning knowing this person is the one you want beside you. It’s putting each other first and never taking your love for granted. Bob & Debbie, you have both expressed to me that you feel that God has brought the two of you together. Being here and witnessing your relationship come together and grow into the wonderful one you have today, I couldn’t agree more.

PROCLAMATION…

Robert Thomas Brown, do you take Debra Lee Rodriguez to be your lawfully wedded wife to have and to hold, forsaking all others, to love, honor, and cherish in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad times, providing comfort, companionship, and laughter, for as long as you both shall live?

Debra Lee Rodriguez, do you take Robert Thomas Brown to be your lawfully wedded husband to have and to hold, forsaking all others, to love, honor, and cherish in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad times, providing comfort, companionship, and laughter, for as long as you both shall live?

Officiant to the couple

You both have written something special for each other, that you’d like to share now…….

Bob… if you’re ready,

From the moment I met you and saw that beautiful smile, from our very first date, I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you, making you happy. I promise to love you and be here for you always. You are a beautiful woman, Debbie. I love you very much. I am so happy to be able to spend my life with you. You truly are my soulmate.

Debbie…, if you’re ready…

Bob, I love that you know how to do anything and everything. Your intelligence is intriguing to me. I love being with you, whether it's playing cards, relaxing by the pool, or simply being beside you, doing nothing at all. I promise to love you and appreciate the things you do for me and with me, the little things and the big things. I promise to always try to make you smile.

Ring Exchange

Officiant to the couple

These rings are a symbol of your continued love and commitment. When you look at your ring, let it be a reminder that this bountiful love is a choice you make each day, to nurture and grow together. Let them remind you that your partner is always with you, in body and spirit.

Officiant to Bob

Please place this ring on Debbie’s finger and repeat after me.

Bob repeats…

I give you this ring,

As a symbol of my deep and unconditional love.

I promise to devote myself to you,

To honor and cherish you

From now until the death do us part.

Officiant to Debbie

Please place this ring on Bob’s finger and repeat after me.

Debbie…

I give you this ring,

As a symbol of my deep and unconditional love.

I promise to devote myself to you,

To honor, and cherish you

From now until the death do us part.

I understand that Bob, you wish to present Brett Renae’ with a special gift and have something you would like to say to her before these witnesses?

Bob…

Brett, whenever you look down at this ring, I want you to know that you now have another person on your side. Another person you can call on for safety, comfort, and guidance. Brett, I am honored to be your stepfather. I consider it an absolute joy to watch you grow into a young lady. I promise to be the best stepdad I can possibly be.

Pronouncement

With these vows and rings, you two have promised to love and cherish each other each day forward. As you know, life always has a way of surprising us, and often those surprises are more beautiful than anything we could have dreamed up ourselves, as long as we hang in for the ride.

Here’s to the two of you – sharing the rest of this wild ride together!

I now pronounce you husband and wife!

Bob, you may kiss your bride!!

It’s my honor and joy to introduce to you for the first time, the two renegades..Mr & Mrs Robert Brown!

Recession

This concludes this portion of the ceremony. However, Bob & Debbie would like to extend an invitation to you, their treasured family and friends, to join them at the Golden Corral to continue this celebration with food and a slice of wedding cake, handmade by Debbie, her sister Denise, and her best friend. You are now invited to come up and congratulate Mr & Mrs Bob and Debbie Brown❤️