Creed Alexander Horine

WEDDING CEREMONY SCRIPT

[Hayden Horine] & [Bri Salinas]

Observatory Ceremony – Flagstaff, Arizona

April 25, 2026

Officiant: [Creed Horine]

PROCESSIONAL

(Guests seated. Music begins. Flora’s Secret by Enya)

Processional order:

Flora’s Secret by Enya will start Ceremony

Bride’s 2 grandmas, Groom’s grandpa and Groom’s father (officiant) will walk in from the front (to avoid stairs)

[Officient:] Make announcement to turn off phones for the ceremony.

Bride’s mom and husband will walk down the aisle

Orinoco Flow by Enya starts

Groom will walk with mom

Groomsmen will walk in individually: Taylor, Avery, Jason and Corey

Amarantine by Enya starts

Bridesmaids will walk individually: Jade, Mikaela, Beka, Kalia, Sara, Michael

Wild Child by Enya starts

Bride walks down with father

(Once both partners are in place, officiant steps forward.)

OPENING WELCOME

Good afternoon everyone.

Welcome, and thank you for being here to celebrate the joining of Hayden Horine and Bri Salinas.

We are gathered here today in a place devoted to looking outward into the universe to celebrate something much closer to home: the love between these two people.

Out of all the people on this planet—on this tiny blue dot floating in the universe—[Hayden] and [Bri] found one another and today they have chosen to intentionally and joyfully, build a life together.

Thank you all for being here to witness and support this moment.

REFLECTION ON MARRIAGE

Marriage is not simply a promise to love each other on easy days.

It is a commitment to grow together, to learn from one another, and to continue choosing each other again and again.

Like the stars above us, love can be both constant and evolving. It shines brightly during moments of joy and helps guide us through darker nights.

A strong marriage is built on patience, trust, laughter, and the courage to continue exploring life together.

Today, Hayden and Bri begin that journey.

SAND CEREMONY

(Only Time by enya will play)

[Officiant:]

To symbolize their union, Hayden and Bri will now take part in a sand ceremony.

Each container of sand represents their individual lives—their families, experiences, and the paths that brought them here.

Before the couple blends their sands together, we would like to recognize the important role their families have played in bringing them to this moment.

I invite the mothers of the bride and groom to come forward.

[Mothers walk forward.]

Parents are often our first teachers, offering support, love, and guidance that help shape who we become. Today, we honor the foundations you have helped build and the love you have given that made this union possible.

As you pour your sand into this unity vase, you symbolize the love, strength, and support that you carry forward into this marriage — a reminder that family remains a lasting part of this new beginning.

[Mothers pour sand.]

Thank you. You may return to your seats.

Hayden and Bri, please step forward.

Each of you holds sand representing your individual lives — your experiences, your dreams, and everything that has shaped you into who you are today.

As you pour your sand together, you symbolize the joining of your lives, your families, and your futures. Just as these grains of sand can no longer be separated once combined, your lives will be forever intertwined — supporting one another through moments of joy, growth, challenge, and celebration.

[Couple pours sand together.]

This blended sand represents a new story created together. One that honors the past, celebrates the present, and looks forward to the future you will build side by side.

May this unity vase always serve as a reminder that while each of you remains uniquely yourselves, together you create something stronger, richer, and enduring

[Couple returns to position.]

VOWS

[Officiant:]

Please face one another and join hands.

Hayden, do you promise to love, to support and to encourage Brianna, and to walk beside her through all the seasons of life, in sickness and in health?

Do you promise to celebrate her joys, stand beside her in challenges, and build a life together with her filled with kindness, laughter, and respect?

[Hayden Horine:]

I do.

[Officiant:]

Brianna, do you promise to love , to support and to encourage Hayden, and to walk beside him through all the seasons of life, in sickness and in health?

Do you promise to celebrate his joys, stand beside him in challenges, and build a life together with him filled with kindness, laughter, and respect?

[Brianna Salinas:]

I do.

The couple has chosen to share personal vows they have written for one another.

Brianna, please begin.

[Brianna:]

(Brianna’s vows)

[Officiant:]

Hayden.

[Hayden:]

(Hayden’s vows)

RING EXCHANGE

[Officiant:]

The rings you exchange today are symbols of your commitment.

They are circles—without beginning and without end—representing a love that will continue to grow throughout your lives together.

Please repeat after me.

(Hayden Horine places ring.)

“I give you this ring

as a symbol of my love,

my trust,

and my commitment.”

(Bri Salinas places ring and repeats.)

“I give you this ring

as a symbol of my love,

my trust,

and my commitment.”

PRONOUNCEMENT

[Officiant:]

By the vows you have spoken, the promises you have made, and the love you share, it is my great honor to pronounce you married.

May your lives together be filled with adventure, curiosity, and many nights looking up at the stars side by side.

You may now kiss.

(Couple kisses.)

PRESENTATION

[Officiant:]

Family and friends, it is my great joy to present to you for the first time:

Hayden Horine and Bri Salinas, newly married!

[Officiant:]

Please remain seated until the bridal party has exited the ceremony space.

After the ceremony, please proceed to the second floor to the Great Planetary Hall for cocktail hour and the reception. You will find your assigned seating there and are invited to enjoy a drink and charcuterie snacks before the reception begins at 4:30 PM. Guests are welcome to explore the observatory throughout the evening.

RECESSIONAL

(Music begins.One by One by Enya plays)

Recessional order:

Couple

Wedding party

Guests dismissed