Anika S. Benson

INVOCATION Che Branham:

"Family, friends, and loved ones, We are gathered here today in the presence of God to celebrate the sacred union of Taina Linder and Ryon Reid. Surrounded by your love and support, we join together in joy as they begin their new life as one."

TO THE PARENTS OF THE BRIDE Officiant:

Today, we will witness the coming together of not only TAINA and RYON but also their families. To honor the impact their families have had on their lives. 

FOB- Mr. LINDER

I want to ask! Do you give your blessing to the union of and RYON and TAINA?

Answer:

(He responds. Ryon shakes Mr. Linder’s hand and takes Taina’s hand as they face each other.)

📖LOVE STORY

"Taina and Ryon’s story began in 2017 with intention. Ryon had followed Taina on social media but knew she wouldn’t respond to a DM. So when he learned she’d be at Center City Sips, he made his move—in person. That day turned into hours of real conversation and connection.

Their bond deepened over time, and a dream trip to Italy became the turning point. They didn’t plan to fall in love there—but they did. From that moment on, they’ve continued creating memories, one adventure at a time.

Taina loves Ryon’s steady presence, his compassion, and his daily acts of love. He respects her relationship with God and actively grows in his own. For her, Ryon is home.

Ryon sees Taina as his best friend, motivator, and balance. She inspires him to grow and supports him without hesitation. Together, they are joyful, grounded, and deeply connected."

Reading

"I have found the one whom my soul loves. I held him and would not let him go."

-Song of Solomon 3:4

👩🏽‍❤️‍👨🏽TO THE BRIDE & GROOM

"Taina and Ryon, The contract of marriage is most solemn and is not to be entered into lightly, but thoughtfully and seriously with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities.

It demands love, loyalty, communication, understanding, forgiveness, and a commitment to stand by each other, no matter what life brings. These are the foundations of a happy and enduring home. No other human ties are more tender, and no other vows are more important than those you are about to pledge.

DECLARATION OF INTENT Officiant:

"Ryon, do you take Taina to be your lawfully wedded wife

Will you respect, honor, and cherish her ; love,rust, and commit to her,

through joy and pain, in sickness and in health,

and whatever life may throw at you both

until death do you part?

(Ryon responds)

"Taina, do you take Ryon to be your lawfully wedded husband

Will you respect, honor, and cherish him; love, trust, and commit to him,

through joy and pain, in sickness and in health,

and whatever life may throw at you both

until death do you part?

(Taina responds)

💍RING EXCHANGE & VOWS

Officiant Says:
"Earlier today, during a quiet and intimate moment known as the 'first touch,' Taina and Ryon shared their personal vows privately—heartfelt promises spoken just between the two of them.

Now, standing before their loved ones, they will honor tradition by exchanging their formal vows and wedding rings, sealing those promises in the presence of all who are gathered here today."

Ask for the Rings "Please place the rings in the officiant’s hand to be blessed."

Ring Blessing

"Bless these rings, O Lord, and grant that Taina and Ryon, who GIVE them and WEAR them, may always live in faithfulness, unity, love, and peace. Amen."

Ring Exchange – place the ring half up the finger hold till after you finish the vows they place fully on the ring finger

Repeat After Me

Ryon Repeats:
"I, Ryon Reid, with this ring, give you my heart.
I promise to love you, stand by you, and be your safe place.
Through every joy and challenge, I will walk beside you.
This ring is a symbol of my lasting love and loyalty.
My heart will be your shelter, my arms your home.
With this ring, I thee wed—
from this day forward, I choose you—now and forever."

Taina Repeats:
"I, Taina Linder, with this ring, give you my heart.
I promise to love you, stand by you, and be your safe place.
Through every joy and challenge, I will walk beside you.
This ring is a symbol of my lasting love and loyalty.
My heart will be your shelter, my arms your home.
With this ring, I thee wed—
from this day forward, I choose you—now and forever."

Reading

"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man."

– Proverbs 3:3-4

Signing the Marriage Certificate 📝

Now, as part of the legal proceedings, RYON and TAINA will sign their marriage certificate. This document represents your commitment to each other and the legal acknowledgment of your union. Please invite your two chosen witnesses, to join you for this important moment.

⏳Sand Ceremony Script: Family-Filled Unity

Sand Ceremony – Family Unity

Officiant:
Today, we celebrate not only the union of Taina and Ryon, but also the joining of their families. This Sand Ceremony is a symbol of two lives—and two families—coming together as one.

(Officiant gestures to the parents.)

We begin with the parents. As they pour the first layer of sand, they represent the love, guidance, and support that have shaped Taina and Ryon.

(Parents pour their sand halfway into the vessel.)

Now, Taina and Ryon will pour their sand—adding their love and commitment to the foundation their families have laid. This is the start of your own legacy, built together as one.

(The couple pours their sand into the center.)

To complete the ceremony, we invite the parents to return and pour the rest of their sand—sealing the couple with continued love and support.

(Parents pour their remaining sand.)

As your officiant, I will now pour the final layer, representing God’s covering and blessing over your marriage.

(Officiant pours the last layer, if chosen. (Close the container and show the guest)

This vessel is now a lasting reminder of the love, unity, and strength that surround your new life together. May it forever remind you that while you remain individuals, you are now united as one.

Officiant (We will transition back to the center)

🧹JUMPING THE BROOM

Officiant:
"Before sealing this union with a kiss, Taina and Ryon will honor a beloved tradition—Jumping the Broom—symbolizing a new beginning and sweeping away the old."

Officiant: (The Maid of Honor and Best Man place the broom)

🙏🏽PRONOUNCEMENT

"Having declared your love and exchanged vows before God and your loved ones, and by the authority vested in me by the State of Pennsylvania, I now pronounce you husband and wife!

💋THE KISS

"You may now seal your union with a kiss."

( officiant step to the side during the Kiss for the photographer)

The Closing

{After the kiss, Officiant to the guests:}

Family & Friend can you Please Stand

I invite you to count to 3 with me and cheer with joy as Ryon and Taina perform their first act as husband and wife. Taina and Ryon, when you're ready, take each other’s hand turn to your family and friends. Hold

Closing Reflection – Genesis 2:24
"Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh."

This verse reminds us that marriage is the beginning of a new family. While love and respect for parents remain, the focus now shifts: your spouse becomes your first priority.

Leaving means creating healthy space to grow together.
Being joined speaks to the deep, lasting bond you now share.
Becoming one is about unity—in heart, mind, and purpose.

As you begin this new chapter, remember: your marriage comes first. Stand together, decide together, and build your life as one. Let love lead—and let nothing come between what God has brought together.

It is my honor to present, you for the first time as

husband & Wife

MR. & MRS. REID ❤️ hold after the count

{Officiant: TO THE GUEST }

Jump into this new chapter."

READY 1, 2, 3, JUMP!

Congratulations! 🎉"