Rev Jasmine Solanke

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

On behalf of Atalie and Andrew, I welcome you all here today and thank you for being

here with them and for bearing witness to such a sacred moment in their lives.

Andrew and Atalie have chosen each and every one of us to be here with them to witness their Wedding Vows as they join together in marriage.

Marriage is more than just the union of two people; it is the gathering of a community as evidenced by your presence here today. As witnesses to this union, you are charged with a very special responsibility to support and encourage this couple throughout their yearsto come. And so, there will be a point in this ceremony where you, too, will be asked to join in and share your declaration of support for this couple.

Now, each of us knows that a marriage is not created by law or a ceremony, but rather it occurs in the hearts of two people. It grows out of loving, caring, and sharing ourselves with another.

So, in witnessing this ceremony today, we are observing only an outward sign of an

inward union that already exists between Atalie and Andrew. Today, they have come

before us to publicly affirm their love; to promise to nurture themselves, each other, and this union.

*(Vows)*

Do you Andrew Oden take Atalie Blankenbuehler to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto (him/her/them) for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you Atalie Blankenbuehler take Andrew Oden to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto (him/her/them) for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Andrew Oden and Atalie Blankenbuehler will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Pennsylvania I now pronounce you married!