Susan Simmons

Dearly Beloved Family and Friends,

We are gathered together here to join Jenifer Ann Graham and Michael Edward Rippy in the spiritual union of marriage.

Who presents this bride for marriage?

The story of this couple goes back to when they were best friends as children. They lost touch with each other when the families moved away. It's often said that if it's meant to be it will happen and so after 21 years and the awesome help from Facebook they found each other again and now the rest of their story begins.

I asked Jeni and Mikey both to tell me 2 things that they loved most about the other and I want to share that with everyone now. Jeni said it's hard to pick just one thing haha but I do love his personalilty the way he thinks of me before he thinks of himself he's such a loving person to me. Mikey said I love how caring and nurturing she is and I love how she treats me like no other. There's been no one like her in my life and I never thought i'd have someone like her. She's my best friend and means everything to me and I love the way she makes me feel when I look at her.

This marriage is not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously, and with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities. Please remember that love, loyalty, and understanding are the foundations of a happy and enduring home.

Jenifer Ann Graham and Michael Edward Rippy will now share their vows.

Do you Jenifer Ann Graham take this man Michael Edward Rippy to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad times, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you Michael Edward Rippy take this woman Jenifer Ann Graham to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad times, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Jenifer Ann Graham and Michael Edward Rippy will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

Your ring exchange will visibly seal the vows you just expressed to each other. Notice that your wedding rings are a circle, the ancient symbol of wholeness. Wear these precious rings as a reminder that your souls are united in your hearts.

Jenifer place the ring on Michael's left ring finger and repeat after me: I give you this ring as a symbol to the world that you are my lover and you are my best friend - in all times and in all ways.

Michael place the ring on Jenifer's left ring finger and repeat after me: I give you this ring as a symbol to the world that you are my lover and you are my best friend - in all times and in all ways.

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

Michael you may know kiss your bride.

It is my great pleasure to present to you Jenifer and Michael Rippy.