Daniel Samath Ward

1) Processional – Entrance of the wedding party

Music starts playing

 Announcer : “Please stand for the bride”

 Wedding party begins walking

. . .

Wedding party finishes walking

Bride walks down with Parent figure

Officiant : “ Who presents this woman in marriage? “

gives blessing

Officiant : “ Please be seated “

2) Invocation – Introduction of the ceremony

Officiant : "Dearly beloved, We are gathered together here today, family and friends who are fortunate to have been asked to witness and celebrate a joyous occasion. The most important transition in a relationship between two people.

This is the transition in which two people in love commit themselves to each other in word and action. We are here to unite [Savoeun Meil Buth] and [Travis Guarino]. in marriage.

They take this step not because they need to, but because they want to. They desire to publicly pledge their love for each other, and commitment to each other.

[Savoeun] and [Travis]., many here have watched as your love for each other has grown and matured. We are honored to bear witness to this transition, and we know that you are not taking this step lightly, but thoughtfully and seriously with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities.

That love, loyalty, and understanding are the foundations of a happy and enduring home. Today, we are privileged to witnesses to this important step, as you proclaim your love for the world to see."

Readings – Poems / verses / scriptures read by the wedding party (Optional but helpful)

Transition to part 3

3) Vow Exchange – Couple exchange prepare vows

Officiant : and now, the sacred vows that you make to one another today present you with the opportunity to express your love in your own words. I would at this time invite you to publicly declare these vows:

Officiant gestures to or says the name

Officiant to Groom : you may begin.

Groom recites vows

Officiant gestures to or says the name

Officiant to bride : you may now make your promise.

4) Declaration of Intent – Verbal declaration to wed

Officiant to Groom : "Do you [Travis John Guarino]take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, 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?"

Groom to Bride : "I do."

Officiant to bride : "Do you [Savoeun Meil Buth] take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, 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?"

Bride to Groom : "I do."

5) Ring Exchange – The couple exchange rings

Officiant : To commemorate this union, you may now exchange rings. The circle formed by each ring symbolizes your eternal love and commitment to one another. Let these rings remind you always of that love, and of the promises you have made here on this day.

Will each of you please repeat after me as you place the ring on your loved one’s hand?

: I, [Travis John Guarino] , give you this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment. With this ring, I wed thee.

: I, [Savoeun Meil Buth] , give you this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment. With this ring, I wed thee.

6) Closing Remarks – Officiant’s blessing

Officiant : [Travis]and [Savoeun], I want to wish you both much love and happiness as you begin your new journey.

Remember to keep lots of laughter in your life and love will never be far behind."

7) Pronouncement – Marriage is declared as official

Officiant : Having Witnessed your marriage vows, by the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Florida, it is with great joy that I now pronounce you Husband and wife.

Officiant gestures to the groom

Officiant : You may now kiss your bride

Couple kisses

Officiant presents new couple

Officiant : Family and friends, I am proud to present for the first time as husband and wife

[Travis and Savoeun Guarino].

8) Recessional – Wedding party exits