Anika S. Benson

INVOCATION :

We are gathered here today in the presence of God and as witnesses to celebrate the marriage of Tishara H and Sharn P. in holy matrimony. Surrounded by your love and support, we come together in this beautiful place to share in their joy as they begin their new life together.

TO THE PARENTS/ FAMILY

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

I want to ask!, Do you give your blessing to the union of SHARN and TISHARA?

Answer:

(He responds. SHARN shakes Mr. hand and takes TISHARA hand as they face each other.)

👩🏽‍❤️‍👨🏽TO THE BRIDE & GROOM

TISHARA and SHARN, the Commitment of Marriage is Sacred and should not be entered into lightly, but Thoughtfully and Seriously with a Deep Understanding of its Obligations and Responsibilities.

Marriage is one of Life's Greatest Adventures—a commitment that goes Deeper than any Promise you've made before. It demands Love, Loyalty, Communication, Understanding, Forgiveness, and the Courage to Stand by Each Other, no matter what Life brings.

It asks you to be Vulnerable when it's easier to be Guarded. To Forgive when you'd rather be Right. To Stay when it feels Hard.

Marriage doesn't make you Perfect—it makes you Partners. It won't Erase your Differences;

it will Teach you to Dance with them.

No other Human Ties are more Tender, and no other Vows are more Important than those you are about to Pledge.

The Beautiful Truth is this: You don't Have to be Perfect for each other. You just have to be Present. Show up, Even on the Hard Days. Choose Each Other, Again and Again.

DECLARATION OF INTENT

“SHARN, do you take TISHARA 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?

(SHARN responds)

“TISHARA, do you take SHARN 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?

(TISHARA responds)

💍RING EXCHANGE & VOWS

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

The exchange of rings represents your commitment to each other,

an unbroken circle of love. Let these rings remind you of the vows you've made

and this cherished moment.

Ring Blessing

"Bless these rings, O LORD, and grant that SHARN and TISHARA, who GIVE them and WEAR them, may always live in faithfulness, unity, love, and peace. Amen."

Repeat After Me

SHARN Repeats (after saying full name):

“I, Sharn , 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, and my Arms your Home.
From this day forward,

I Choose You—Now and Forever.”

TISHARA Repeats

“I, Tishara, 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, and my Arms your Home.
From this day forward,

I Choose You—Now and Forever.”

📝Signing the Marriage Certificate

Now, as part of the legal proceedings, TISHARA and SHARN 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.

🙏🏽PRONOUNCEMENT

SHARN and TISHARA, having proclaimed your love and commitment to each other in the presence of God and your loved ones, and by the authority vested in me by the State of Pennsylvania, it is my greatest joy and privilege to pronounce you husband and wife!

💋THE KISS

“Let this kiss be the first of many in your forever story—

sealed in love, bound by faith,

and kissed into eternity.”

Closing Remarks

AFTER THE KISS. GUEST, PLEASE STAND 

SHARN and TISHARA turn to their family & friends/guests. 

May SHARN and TISHARA life journey together be blessed with steadfast support and lasting love; we pray that God will continuously guide their paths both individually and as husband and wife. 

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

Husband & Wife

MR. & MRS. P

CONGRATULATIONS