Kristi L Elam

Are we ready to begin?

We are gathered here today in this place to celebrate the love between David Jordan Bonilla and Amy Jo Byrand. While the circumstances of this ceremony are unconventional, the love that brought you here is real, resilient, and worthy of celebration. David and Amy Jo have chosen to walk through life side-by-side, promising to support each other through both the ordinary days and the difficult ones.

Also, 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, communication and understanding are the foundations of a happy and enduring marriage.

We’re going to have them read the vows they have written for each other.

Vows- Have them face each other,

David you can go first.

After the vows are read/spoken, go to next section.

David take Amy Jo’s hand and get ready to place the ring.

"David, do you take Amy Jo to be your lawfully wedded wife, to love, honor, and cherish her through all of life's challenges, promising to remain true to her for as long as you both shall live?"

Groom: "I do."

Place the ring on her finger

"Amy Jo, do you take David to be your lawfully wedded husband, to love, honor, and cherish him through all of life's challenges, promising to remain true to him for as long as you both shall live?"

Bride: "I do."

No ring to place

"This ring is an outward symbol of your inward commitment. They represent an unbroken circle of love, loyalty, and partnership."

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Texas I now pronounce you husband and wife!

You may kiss your bride!