Charles Michael Brawner

- GUEST SEATING -

<Discussion about photos and rising once music begins>

"Welcome, everyone. Amber and Stephen have a professional photographer, and this is an unplugged ceremony. The best gift you can give them is your presence and connection. These precious moments for them are best captured with silenced and tucked away devices."

- PROCESSIONAL -

<Enter the ring bearer & flower girls>

"Please rise for the arrival of the bride."

<Enter escorted bride.>

- PRAYER - ???

Before we begin, _____ will deliver the invocation."

<_____ prays then takes seat>

"You may now be seated."

- OPENING REMARKS -

"Dearest Family and Friends,

We gather together today to bear witness to the spiritual union of marriage between Amber Bruhjell and Stephen Clark.

This legal contract of commitment is not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously, and with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities. Home is the security and comfort that you feel between one another. Your home goes wherever you go. And the energy that you put into building your happy and enduring home should begin with love, loyalty, patience, and understanding in its foundation."

- DECLARATION OF INTENT -

"Do you Amber take Stephen to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and in rough times, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?"

<Wait for Confirmation>

"Do you Stephen take Amber to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and in rough times, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?"

<Wait for Confirmation>

- EXCHANGE OF RINGS -

"Amber and Stephen will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment."

<Ring Exchange>

- PRONOUNCEMENT -

"By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Washington I now pronounce you husband and wife!"

<Step out of center. To Stephen> "You may now kiss your bride!"

(They kiss then turn to face audience)

"I present to you for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Clark."

- RECESSIONAL -

<Couple proceeds to back of audience>

"Thank you all for being here to celebrate Amber and Stephen's special day. We will continue the celebration of this happy couple over by the fire pit."

- CONCLUSION -