Victoria Stokes
Minister ID: 1394216 View Ordination Certificate
The Courthouse Lawn Quickie
The Wedding of Destiny Urquilla Cardoza & Luis Marquez Hernandez
Officiated by Victoria Stokes at Garland County Courthouse Lawn in Hot Springs, Arkansas on June 26th, 2026.
ABOUT THIS WEDDING
"Destiny and Luis were my very first Spa City Love Stories couple, and I couldn't have asked for a sweeter beginning. From our first conversation, it was clear that they weren't looking for a big, elaborate wedding—they simply wanted to marry each other and celebrate with the people they love most. They brought Luis's son, Elliott, who looked so proud in his matching suit, and a close friend captured photos throughout the ceremony. One of my favorite moments came during the vows. Luis became so emotional that he had to pause to collect himself before he could continue. It was one of those beautiful, genuine moments that reminds you what a wedding is really about. Another moment that made everyone smile happened during the ring exchange when Destiny, caught up in the excitement, tossed her bouquet onto the lawn so she could put the ring on Luis's finger. It was perfectly imperfect and completely unforgettable. Although rain threatened that afternoon, they weren't worried. They simply wanted to be married, and their joy never faded. As a celebrant, I believe the most meaningful ceremonies aren't measured by the size of the venue or the budget. They're measured by the promises people make, the tears they share, and the memories they create together. It was an honor to officiate Destiny and Luis's wedding, and I'll always remember them as the couple who began the very first chapter of Spa City Love Stories. "
Victoria Stokes
WEDDING PHOTOS
Destiny Urquilla Cardoza And Luis Marquez Hernandez’s Wedding Wedding Ceremony Script
CEREMONY
Good afternoon, everyone.
Thank you for being here to celebrate Destiny Urquilla Cardoza and Luis Marquez Hernandez as they begin this new chapter together.
A wedding does not become meaningful because of the size of the venue, the number of guests, or how much money is spent. A wedding becomes meaningful because of the promises made and the love shared.
Today, Destiny and Luis have chosen to stand before their family and friends and make those promises to one another.
We also celebrate the family they are building together and the future they will share.
DECLARATION OF INTENT
Luis, do you take Destiny to be your wife, to love her, support her, honor her, and stand beside her for all the days of your life?
“I do.”
Destiny, do you take Luis to be your husband, to love him, support him, honor him, and stand beside him for all the days of your life?
“I do.”
VOWS
Luis, please repeat after me:
“I, Luis, take you, Destiny, to be my wife. I promise to love you, support you, laugh with you, and stand beside you, today and always. "
Destiny, please repeat after me:
“I, Destiny, take you, Luis, to be my husband. I promise to love you, support you, laugh with you, and stand beside you, today and always."
RINGS
These rings are a symbol of the promises you have made today and the love you share.
Luis, place the ring on Destiny's finger and repeat after me:
“Destiny, please accept this ring as a symbol of my love.”
Destiny, place the ring on Luis's finger and repeat after me:
“Luis, please accept this ring as a symbol of my love.”
PRONOUNCEMENT
“By the authority vested in me by the State of Arkansas, I am honored to pronounce you husband and wife.”
“Luis, you may kiss your bride.”
INTRODUCTION
“It is my pleasure to introduce for the first time as a married couple…”
Mr. and Mrs. Marquez
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