Kenneth Edward Klawitter

Hello to all the Family and friends and plus-ones gathered here today. Pat & Tod welcome to your wedding!

My name's Kenny and I've been a close friend to these two guys for years. I was thrilled when they asked me to officiate and I immediately asked them what do you want me to say in the ceremony, they said "surprise us. Whatever you want to say is just fine.

And then for the next few weeks, Tod proceeded to tell me exactly what he wanted me to say.

I think we can all agree that Pat and Tod are a great match. They're so suited to each other. They both love to travel. They love LA Rams Football. They do diverge a little when it comes to music. Tod loves music from the 80s...but Pat loves men in their 80s. So I think they'll be fine.

Seriously, I'm so happy to be a part of your marriage which begins ...right now. You've made a conscious decision of commitment. And commitment's hard. Commitment. I don't even know how to spell it half the time.

But you both are choosing to commit to each other in front of witnesses of the best kind. Pat and Tod want to thank their parents and family, the wedding party and all of the friends and guests, who've assembled from near and far to celebrate their union. You're the ones who know them best, and you're just as important to this ceremony as they are.

Pat and Tod would also like to take a moment to acknowledge the important people in their lives who have passed and cannot be here today. (Insert names) Even though they are not physically present, we know that their spirit and love is here with us.

Speaking of family members, Pat and Tod have asked two of their family members to commemorate this ceremony with readings. And so, we'll start by hearing a passage read by Tod's cousin Erin Lee Cersea.

Next, Pat's niece Madelyn will read a little something for us.

Thank you. Both of you. That was beautiful.

All right, it's time for the main event. Pat and Tod have written their vows to each other and will read them now.

Tod, you're up first.

Irish Wedding Blessing:

May your mornings bring joy and your evenings bring peace.

May your troubles grow few as your blessings increase.

May the saddest day of your future

Be no worse than the happiest day of your past.

May your hands be forever clasped in friendship

And your hearts joined forever in love.

Your lives are very special,

God has touched you in many ways.

May his blessings rest upon you

And fill all your coming days.

It's funny, when you get ordained to perform weddings they suggest that when you your wedding script, that you give the it a title. So here are some of the titles I came up with for this wedding.

Pat and Tod's Palm Springs Union: Love, Laughter and a Lifetime of Sunscreen”

“Hot Weather, Hotter Couple”

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.

Patrick Michael Witting and Tod Allen Burnett will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Patrick Michael Witting take this man Tod Allen Burnett 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 Tod Allen Burnett take this man Patrick Michael Witting 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)*

Patrick Michael Witting and Tod Allen Burnett 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 husband and husband!