Barbara Ann Brooks

Allen and Jennifer

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 Kent, Lana and Kara that will now be apart of this family unit. Allan and Jennifer, - be reminded that their are eyes and ears every where.

Be the example to these 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 a contuation of your adventure together.

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 Allen and Jennifer.

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?

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 for Japanese food??

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.

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.

when I learned a little bit of of your story so far... wow... was it fate? When it is meant to be- it will be. some times it takes a little longer - but it is worth the wait.

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.'"

I encourage you to continue date night, trying new things and food.

Allen, 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.

Jennifer, 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:

Allen, please place this ring and repeat after me

Jennifer, 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.

Jennifer, please place this ring and repeat after me

Allen, 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:

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 Tucker