David Javier Nieto

Dearly Beloved Guests,

We are gathered here today to join Vanessa Liliana Nieto and Owen David Raisch in the spiritual union of marriage.

This contract is not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously, with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities. Always remember that love, loyalty, and understanding are the foundations of a happy and enduring home.

And what greater thing than for two persons to feel they are joined together; in a bond to strengthen each other in labor, to rest on each other in sorrow, to help each other in need, to share joy, and to be with each other - whatever life has to offer.

*SAY TO VANE AND OWEN*

Vanessa and Owen; today begins a life of giving and sharing, nurturing and support, and the acknowledgment of each others’ freedom to change and grow as individuals while developing your mutual spirit as time goes by. In the art of marriage little things are the big things, and it’s about establishing a relationship in which your independence is equal, dependence is mutual, and obligation is reciprocal.

This is a special time of celebration that Vanessa and Owen will long remember, and because of this, they are thankful you are here today to share in their joy.

We’ve all watched as the bond between Vanessa and Owen has taken root in our lives; now we get the chance to watch it flourish and bloom.

Vanessa and Owen will now take each others’ hands and share their vows.

*(Vows)*

*(Declaration of intent)*: Wait for the end of vows, no pause

Do you Vanessa Nieto take this man Owen Raisch to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer, as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you Owen Raisch take this woman Vanessa Nieto to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer, as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

*(Begin ring exchange)*

Vanessa and Owen will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment to each other.

*(ask for rings)*

Owen, please place this ring on Vanessa’s finger and repeat after me.

‘Vanessa, i give you this ring as a symbol of my love and devotion, and that i am choosing to share my life’s journey with you’

Vanessa, please place this ring on Owens finger and repeat after me.

‘Owen, i give you this ring as a symbol of my love and devotion, and that I too am choosing to share my life’s journey with you.’

I hope both your happiness continues to blossom as you begin your new future together.

May your love be as beautiful each day you share together, as it is on this day of celebration; may the challenging days make your marriage even stronger, and may each day that passes, be as precious as the day you fell in love.

Vanessa and Owen you have pledged your faith to each other in the company of your friends and family; so by the power vested in me by the American Marriage Ministries and the Great state of California, i now pronounce you husband and wife; you may now kiss the bride!