Anika S. Benson

INVOCATION

We are gathered here today, in the presence of God and to witness, the celebration of your union Eva Maria Rivera Hernandez and Edwin Corujo (Ka ru Ho) Diaz in holy matrimony.

Today marks the beginning of a new chapter as you, join your lives together as one.

TO THE BRIDE & GROOM

EVA and EDWIN 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:

Edwin do you take Eva to be your lawfully wedded wife

Will you respect, honor, and cherish her; love, trust, 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?

(Edwin responds)

Eva do you take Edwin to be your lawfully wedded husband

Will you respect, honor, and cherish her; love, trust, 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?

(Eva responds)

Exchange of Rings 
Officiant: May I have the rings, please?

Ring Blessing

"Bless these rings, O Lord, and grant that EVA and EDWIN, 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

READING THEIR OWN VOWS

Repeat After Me

Edwin repeat:

I, Edwin, with this ring, give you my heart.
I promise to love you, stand by you, and be your safe place.
My heart will be your shelter, and my arms your home.
With this ring, I marry you—from this day forward,

I choose you—now and forever."

Eva Repeat:

I, Eva, with this ring, give you my heart.
I promise to love you, stand by you, and be your safe place.
My heart will be your shelter, and my arms your home.
With this ring, I marry you—from this day forward,

I choose you—now and forever."

Pronouncement
Edwin and Eva, having proclaimed your love and commitment to one another in the eyes of God and as witnesses, by the power vested in me by the state of Pennsylvania, I now pronounce you husband and wife.

The Kiss
You may now seal-union with a kiss.

Closing
May your life together be filled with love, joy, and countless blessings.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Diaz