Gabriella Lynn Flores

Good afternoon everyone.

Family and friends, thank you for being here today to celebrate the marriage of Laniel Cruceta and Jerika Elizabeth Reyes. Your presence means so much to them, and it’s a blessing to gather together in love and support.

Today is more than just a ceremony. It’s a moment where two lives come together as one, surrounded by the people who have shaped them and supported them along the way.

As we begin, let’s take a moment to acknowledge God’s presence here with us today.

Opening Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for bringing us together today to witness the love between Laniel and Jerika.

We ask for Your blessing over their marriage. Guide them in patience, kindness, and understanding. Help them grow together in faith, love, and purpose. Guide them through every chapter of life and remind them that they never walk alone when they walk in faith.

May their home be filled with joy, peace, and plenty of inside jokes but most importantly Your presence always Lord.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

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Message About Marriage

Marriage is one of the most meaningful commitments two people can make.

In faith, we believe love is more than a feeling — it’s a promise. A promise to stand beside each other in the joyful moments and the challenging ones. A promise to grow together, forgive often, and celebrate life as a team.

Scripture reminds us in 1 Corinthians 13 that love is patient, love is kind, and it never fails. When a marriage is rooted in that kind of love — and guided by faith — it becomes something truly powerful.

Today Laniel and Jerika are choosing that commitment.

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Declaration of Intent (Required for legal ceremony)

Laniel, do you take Jerika to be your lawfully wedded spouse, to love, honor, and cherish, to walk together in faith and partnership for all the days of your life?

(Answer: I do.)

Jerika, do you take Laniel to be your lawfully wedded spouse, to love, honor, and cherish, to walk together in faith and partnership for all the days of your life?

(Answer: I do.)

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Vows (repeat after officiant)

Laniel, please repeat after me:

I, Laniel,

take you, Jerika,

to be my partner in life and my greatest friend.

I promise to love you, support you, and grow with you.

Through every season of life,

I will stand beside you with faith, loyalty, and love.

Jerika, please repeat after me:

I, Jerika,

take you, Laniel,

to be my partner in life and my greatest friend.

I promise to love you, support you, and grow with you.

Through every season of life,

I will stand beside you with faith, loyalty, and love.

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Ring Exchange

Rings are a symbol of eternity — with no beginning and no end — just like the commitment being made today.

Laniel, please place the ring on Jerika’s finger and repeat after me:

With this ring,

I give you my heart.

I promise to walk beside you in love and faith

today and always.

Jerika, please place the ring on Laniel’s finger and repeat after me:

With this ring,

I give you my heart.

I promise to walk beside you in love and faith

today and always.

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Closing Blessing

Let us pray.

Lord, we ask that You bless this marriage.

May Lanie and Jerika always find strength in each other, wisdom in Your word, and joy in the life they build together.

Let their love be a light to those around them and a reminder of Your grace.

Amen.

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Pronouncement

By the authority vested in me under the laws of the State of Florida, and before God and these witnesses,

I now pronounce you husband and wife.

You may kiss your spouse!

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Presentation

It is my great honor to present to you for the first time:

Mr. and Mrs. Laniel and Jerika Cruceta!