Barbara Ann Brooks

Who gives this woman to be married to this man?

Thank you for coming today to share this wonderful day. Welcome friends and family. We gather on this divine autumn day to celebrate love and friendship.

like the color of the leaves in the fall, their relationship is changing - and we mark that significance with their wedding today. This ceremony will symbolize Chris and Lindy,'s transition to their next chapter.

A true marriage begins well before the wedding day, and the efforts of marriage continue well beyond the ceremony.

A brief moment in time and the stroke of the pen

are all that is required to create the legal bond of marriage, but it takes a lifetime of love, commitment, and compromise to make marriage durable and everlasting.

Today, you both come freely, and understand the responsibility and work involved to make your relationship thrive, and are committed to not only each other but also to Grant and Ava that will now be apart of this family unit. Chris and Lindy- be reminded that their are eyes and ears every where.

Be the example to these adult children on how a man should treat a woman - and how a woman should treat her man.

lead by example so that they will treat their partner with love- honor and respect, because that was normal and what they saw at home.

Today is a celebration. A celebration of love, of commitment, of friendship, of family, and of two people who are in it for forever.

You don't have to have a Huge ceremony to have a marriage.

Endless moments of planning that will fly by so quickly.

So why do we do it?

The marriage ceremony has been an important feature across nearly every culture, religion, generation, and society.

We have thousands of important moments that happen throughout our lives, but this one is regarded as one so critical, we acknowledge its special status by sharing it with others.

Why this moment?

Because despite all of our differences, love is what we all share.

It's the great unifier - our one universal truth.

That no matter who we are, where we've come from,

what we believe, we know this one thing: love is what we're doing right.

That's why you both are standing here.

We have all loved in our lifetimes, and in this moment, we're reminded that the ability to love is the very best part of our humanity.

Don’t be afraid to ask guidance from those you care about and care about you. But remember this is a one of a kind relationship between Chris and Lindy.

You have known each other for a while. As a couple you are learning each others quirks and habits.

Your figuring out toilet seat up or down. Who cooks, who cleans? Who cleans up after Oliver and Mulberry?

Understand there will be burnt meals or perhaps some raw ones as well.

Do you eat it ....if its safe Because you know the time, effort, and frustration the other has put in or just throw it out and go out to Rosa's?

You need to figure out what works for you.

Is it ....Always kiss me good night or Baby, I love you

but I don't really like you right now. Lets sleep on it and talk tomorrow.

you are here now , let me remind you that love isn't just happily ever after, love is the experience of writing your story.

It's not one moment - not even this moment.

It's every moment. Big ones like saying 'I love you,'

getting engaged - but mostly a million little ones

that come in between the big moments. Falling asleep next to one another, making dinner together,

spending holidays with or without your families,

making your own traditions,binge-watching shows,

getting a big hug when you get home from work… These everyday moments fuse together into one big experience.

You fell in love by chance, but you're here today

because you're making a choice. You both are choosing each other.

You've chosen to be with someone who enhances you, who makes you think, makes you smile,

Someone that encourages you and makes every day brighter.

You're about to make promises to each other that you intend to keep. You're going to vow to take care of each other, to stand up for one another, and find happiness in the other.

You're teaming up and saying to the other, 'Every experience I am going to have, I want you to be a part of.'"

Chris, repeat after me

Today, I give you my heart to hold

and my life to keep

I take you as my partner in life

and with this promise:

I will support you and encourage you

during the good times

and the trying times

I will laugh with you

and cry with you

and love you faithfully

for all the days and seasons

ahead of both of us.

Lindy, repeat after me

today, I give you my heart to hold

and my life to keep

I take you as my partner in life

and with his promise:

I will support you and encourage you

during the good times

and the trying times.

I will laugh with you

and cry with you

and love you faithfully

for all the days and seasons

ahead of both of us.

Bring rings forward

You've both chosen to wear rings as a reminder of these promises.

People often say wedding bands are a perfect circle, with no beginning and no end.

love comes from humble beginnings,

and through a combination of serendipity and effort,

imperfect beings shape it into something extraordinary.

It's the process of making something beautiful where there was once nothing at all.

As you look at these rings over the years,

I hope you remember that. You've created something invaluable, and just as I know you'll protect these rings, I'm confident you'll protect the commitments you've made to one another today.

Groom to bride:

Chris, please place this ring and repeat after me

Lindy, I give you this ring

as a symbol to the world

that you are my love and best friend -

in all times and in all ways.

Lindy, please place this ring and repeat after me

Chris, I give you his ring

as a symobol to the world

that you are my love and best friend

in all times and in all ways.

I leave you now with this blessing:

May you always be in love

May your love be as beautiful each day as it is on this day of celebration

May you always see and encourage the best in each other

May the challenges life brings your way make your marriage even stronger

And may you always be each other’s best friend and greatest love

Pronouncement: step aside

-You have pledged your faith to each other in from of your friends and family, this eventful day of Halloween at Garvan Gardens. May you always have a party atmosphere for all your upcoming anniversaries.

By the power vested in me by the state of Arkansas

I now pronounce you husband and wife,

You may now seal your vows with a kiss.

it is my honor to introduce to you Mr and Mrs Moore