James Scott Williams

Father of the Bride Presents the Bride

[Father of the Bride or Parents walks the bride down the aisle] Officiant:

"Who gives this bride in marriage?" Father of the Bride: "Her mother

and I do."

Invocation

Dear Lord, we thank you for this beautiful day and for bringing

Blare and Gabi together. We thank you for the family and friends

that have gathered here today, and for the love and support

they have shown them. We ask that you bless this marriage,

guide them in their life together, and keep them always in your

loving care. May their love grow stronger with each passing day.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Opening Remarks

Welcome, family and friends. We gather here today to celebrate

the love between Blare Romsa and Gabi Gollhofer. Each of us

attending has somehow touched their lives, and we are the

community that they have called together to witness their

marriage. Your presence serves as a symbol of the love and

support that each of you offers and allows them to officially

begin their life together surrounded by those who are dearest

and most important to them.

What can I say about a person who is kind to everyone they

meet? A person who is smart, gifted, stunning, successful and so

much more? A top human in every situation? Well, enough about

me, let’s move onto the bride and groom.

Gabi and Blare, love is a powerful force, capable of inspiring,

healing, and transforming lives. It is a gift from above and a

reflection of God’s boundless grace.

Over the last two years, I have had the privilege of watching the

two of you grow from two individuals trying to figure out

whether this relationship might work into a couple who is quite

obviously crazy about one another. From the first time I met

Blare at our New Year’s Eve party, it was pretty clear there was

something special between the two of you. Blare grew up in the

western way of life—rodeoing, steer wrestling, hunting, fishing,

building things, and doing just about every other manly thing

you can think of. For years he was known as a bulldogger, and I

suppose after spending all that time trying to wrestle steers to

the ground, it was only a matter of time before he finally met his

greatest challenge.

Then along came Gabi.

And she was going to be a little harder to catch.

After all, Gabi has been dancing since she was three years old.

She danced her way all the way to the University of Oklahoma,

where she was a member of the dance team—and yes, I believe

this is the appropriate place for a “Boomer Sooner.”

Gabi loves dancing, wake surfing, anything pink, getting her hair

and nails done, and spending time with the people she loves.

But somewhere along the way, this lifelong dancer discovered

that there was also a cowgirl hiding inside her. These days, she

is just as happy driving a team of horses and a wagon as she is

out on a dance floor.

So maybe there is a little Hannah Montana in there after all—the

best of both worlds.

And Blare, somehow, you found a woman who can go from pink

nails and dance shoes to boots, horses, and Wyoming life

without missing a beat.

Since then, I have watched the two of you build a life together—

quite literally in some cases. You own an apartment complex

together, you run a dog wash together, and you continue to

build a future side by side.

And like every good partnership, you each bring something

different to the table. Blare, fortunately, loves to cook. Gabi...

well, she loves that Blare loves to cook. And Gabi, I understand

you are working on it, so there is still hope.

But beneath all the things that make you different is something

far more important: you genuinely enjoy one another. You

support one another. You respect one another. And you have

created a relationship where each of you can be completely

yourself while still becoming something even better together.

Somewhere along the way, this bulldogger two-stepped his way

into the heart of a dancer, and the dancer found herself a

cowboy.

And now, Gabi, you get to live out your pretty-in-pink cowgirl

dream with the man you love.

And Blare, you caught her.

Although, knowing Gabi, I think we all know she probably let

you.

Marriage is not just about beautiful moments like today, but

about a sacred covenant, a partnership built on love, trust,

respect, and unwavering commitment and devotion. It is about

laughter on the best days and love that carries you through the

hardest ones. It is about holding each other up, cheering each

other on, and never losing sight of the friendship that brought

you together.

So, as we gather in the presence of love, let us celebrate this

incredible couple, honor the journey that has led them here, and

bear witness to the vows they are about to make—vows that will

guide them through the beautiful adventure of marriage.

With joy in our hearts, let us begin.

Declaration of Intent

Blare and Gabi do you come here freely and openly, with full

purpose of heart, to be joined in marriage?

[Groom and Bride respond, "Yes"]

Scripture Reading

Blare and Gabi have chosen two special passages of scripture for

me to share.

[1 Corinthians 13: 4-8; Mark 10: 6-9]

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NIV):

The Apostle Paul wrote this to the church in Corinth:

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast,

it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking,

it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does

not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects,

always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never

fails."

Mark 10: 6-9 (NIV):

Jesus teaching on the subject of marriage said:

" But at the beginning of creation God made them male and

female. For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother

and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So,

they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has

joined together, let no one separate.”

Vows

Blare and Gabi have decided to share with one another their

own heartfelt vows.

[Couple exchanges handwritten vows]

Blare and Gabi, because of the love you have for each other and

because of the sacred vows you are about to take, will you

please join hands.

Blare, do you take Gabi to be your wife? Do you promise to love

her, honor her, comfort her and keep her, and forsaking all

others remain faithful to her as long as you both shall live? [I Do]

Gabi, do you take Blare to be your husband? Do you promise to

love him, honor him, comfort him and keep him, and forsaking

all others remain faithful to him as long as you both shall live? [I

Do]

Exchange of Rings

I would ask you now to seal these vows by giving and receiving

of the rings.

The ring itself is a powerful symbol of unending love and

commitment, a circle with no beginning or end. May it be a

constant reminder of the vows you have made today and may

your love for each other grow deeper with each passing year.

Blare, will you take the ring and place it on Gabi’s finger.

And, as you do, repeat after me:

With this ring, I pledge my love and commitment to you.

I give you my heart, my soul, and my love, now and for all

time.

Gabi, will you take this ring and place it on Blare’s finger and

as you do repeat after me:

With this ring, I pledge my love and commitment to you.

I give you my heart, my soul, and my love, now and for all

time.

Cord of Three Strands Ceremony

Blare and Gabi will now perform the Cord of Three Strands

Ceremony, a ritual to symbolize the joining of man, woman, and

God in lasting marriage.

Why three strands? As Ecclesiastes tells us, two are stronger

than one, and stronger still with Christ’s love:

“Two are better than one because they have a good reward for

their efforts. For if either fall, his companion can lift him up; but

pity the one who falls without another to lift him up. Also, if two

lie down together, they can keep warm; but how can one person

alone keep warm? And if someone overpowers one person, two

can resist him. A cord of three strands is not easily broken.”

{The couple begins to tie the braid}

Blare and Gabi, you’ve made your vows and promises to each

other. As you bind these strands, remember to lift each other

up, support each other, and keep God at the center of your

marriage. Let His Love be the example that unites you each day,

as you learn to be good and true with each other.

Ephesians Chapter 4 asks of us, “I urge you to walk in a manner

worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all

humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one

another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the

bond of peace.”

This braid symbolizes that bond. Your love is stronger when you

love God first. Keep this cord in your home to remind you of the

foundation God brings to your lives, first as individuals, and now

united as husband and wife.

“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ,” as the Bible

commands. Blare, love Gabi just as Christ loved the church.

Ephesians tells us that Christ gave himself up for her, for the

Church, to make her holy. Give yourself up to Gabi and your

marriage fully, honor her, and honor this covenant.

And Gabi, love Blare with a gentle heart. Let him lead your family

well as he strives to walk closely with Christ.

Prayer

Now, let’s all take a moment to pray, in celebration of the joy and

love that God has put into these two hearts, and for the happy

life that lies ahead of them.

Heavenly Father, we come before You today to bless the union

of Blare and Gabi. May Your love be the foundation of their

marriage, a love that is patient, kind, and enduring. Grant them

wisdom to navigate life's challenges together, strength to

overcome obstacles, and grace to forgive one another. May their

home be filled with laughter, joy, and Your presence. Bless them

with children, if it be Your will, and surround them with loving

family and friends. We ask these things in the name of Jesus.

Amen.

Pronouncement

And now, having pledged your love for and loyalty to each other,

and having sealed the pledge with the marriage rings. By the

power vested in me by the state of Wyoming, American Marriage

Ministries and with the blessing of God, I now pronounce you

husband and wife. May your love for one another always reflect

God’s unconditional love.

Blare, you may now kiss your bride. (Get out of the way for pics)

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you for the first time as Mr.

and Mrs. Blare and Gabi Romsa.

Recessional

[Wedding party exits]