Victoria Stokes
Minister ID: 1394216 View Ordination Certificate
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The Wedding of Whitney Bond Griffin & Michael Anderson Jr.
Officiated by Victoria Stokes at Garland County Courthouse in Hot Springs, Arkansas on July 22nd, 2026.
ABOUT THIS WEDDING
"A Sweet Courthouse Lawn Wedding with Personal Vows Experience Whitney and Michael chose a simple, intimate wedding on the Garland County Courthouse lawn in Hot Springs, Arkansas, surrounded by their two daughters. They wrote their own vows, so I created a short ceremony that gave their words room to be the heart of the moment. After they declared their intention to marry, they read the promises they had written for one another, exchanged rings, and were pronounced husband and wife beneath the shade trees on the courthouse lawn. The evening before the ceremony, Whitney asked whether I could help her find flowers. I picked up fresh pink, purple, and white blooms and created a hand-tied bouquet for her, two tiny flower bundles for the girls, and a simple flower for Michael’s shirt. Their daughters stood close during the ceremony, each holding her flowers and watching as their parents made their commitment official. It was relaxed, joyful, personal, and exactly suited to their family. Whitney and Michael’s wedding was a beautiful reminder that a meaningful ceremony does not have to be elaborate. A few heartfelt words, the people you love most, and a shaded corner of the courthouse lawn can hold an entire love story."
-Victoria Stokes
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Whitney Bond Griffin And Michael Anderson Jr.’S Wedding Wedding Ceremony Script
Whitney & Michael’s Ceremony
Welcome
Good morning, everyone.
We are gathered here today to celebrate Whitney and Michael as they make their commitment to one another official, surrounded by the people they love most.
Whitney and Michael, today is not about elaborate words or a long ceremony. It is about the promises you have chosen to make to one another and the life you are choosing to share.
Declaration of Intent
Michael, do you take Whitney to be your lawfully wedded wife, to love her, support her, and walk beside her through all that life brings?
Michael: I do.
Whitney, do you take Michael to be your lawfully wedded husband, to love him, support him, and walk beside him through all that life brings?
Whitney: I do.
Personal Vows
Whitney and Michael have written their own vows and will now share those promises with one another.
Michael, you may share your vows with Whitney.
Michael reads his vows.
Whitney, you may share your vows with Michael.
Whitney reads her vows.
Ring Exchange
May I have the rings?
These rings are a visible reminder of the promises you have made here today.
Michael, as you place the ring on Whitney’s finger, please repeat after me:
Whitney, I give you this ring
as a symbol of my love,
my commitment,
and the life we will share.
Whitney, as you place the ring on Michael’s finger, please repeat after me:
Michael, I give you this ring
as a symbol of my love,
my commitment,
and the life we will share.
Pronouncement
Whitney and Michael, you have declared your intention to marry, shared your vows, and exchanged rings.
By the authority vested in me, it is my honor to pronounce you husband and wife.
Michael, you may kiss your bride.
Closing
It is my great pleasure to present the newly married couple, Whitney and Michael Anderson!
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