Luis Enrique Villanueva-Almaraz

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here today to celebrate one of life's greatest moments- the joining of two lives. Thank you all for being here to witness and support the marriage of Almaris Usiris Meza and Moises Mendoza.

This contract 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.

Almaris Usiris Meza and Moises Mendoza will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Almaris Usiris Meza take this man Moises Mendoza to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you Moises Mendoza take this woman Almaris Usiris Meza to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Almaris Usiris Meza and Moises Mendoza will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

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

Today is a celebration of love, commitment, and the promise these two make to each other, surrounded by the people who matter most to them.

Opening Remarks

Marriage is more than a legal contract or a beautiful ceremony. It is a promise—to listen, to grow, to support one another through both joy and challenge. It is choosing each other, every day.

[Partner A] and [Partner B], today you stand here not because life will be perfect, but because you believe that together, you are stronger.

Declaration of Intent

Officiant (to Partner A):

[Partner A], do you take [Partner B] to be your lawfully wedded [husband/wife/partner], to love and respect, to support and cherish, in joy and in sorrow, for as long as you both shall live?

Partner A:

I do.

Officiant (to Partner B):

[Partner B], do you take [Partner A] to be your lawfully wedded [husband/wife/partner], to love and respect, to support and cherish, in joy and in sorrow, for as long as you both shall live?

Partner B:

I do.

Vows

Officiant:

You have chosen to write your own vows. Please face each other and share them now.

(Partner A reads vows.)

(Partner B reads vows.)

Ring Exchange

Officiant:

May I have the rings, please?

These rings are a symbol of the unbroken circle of love—without beginning and without end.

Officiant (to Partner A):

Place the ring on [Partner B]’s finger and repeat after me:

“I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment. With it, I choose you, today and always.”

Officiant (to Partner B):

Place the ring on [Partner A]’s finger and repeat after me:

“I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment. With it, I choose you, today and always.”

Pronouncement

Officiant:

[Partner A] and [Partner B], you have declared your love and commitment in the presence of those gathered here. By the authority vested in me, I now pronounce you married.

You may kiss each other.

(Couple kisses. Applause.)

Presentation

Officiant:

It is my honor to present to you, for the first time as a married couple: [Name & Name]!