Reverend Jonny Diane Thompson

Procession

All Honored Guests are seated

Officiant, Cooper and the best man enter and assume their places

The 2 Flower Girls along with the 2 Ring Bearers enter to join at the front (or wherever they feel comfortable)

Maid of Honor, Bridesmaids and groomsmen enter, assuming their places

Officiant: Everyone please rise (Officiant with hand motion for all to rise)

*Amie enters accompanied by her father

Officiant: “Who offers to share this woman to be lawfully married?”

*Amie’s father responds to question for both he & Amie’s mother do...

Officiant: You may be seated (with hand motion for all to sit down)

Invocation

As family & friends, we are gathered together here to join Cooper Burke and Amie Wheeler in the spiritual union of marriage. This contract is not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously, and with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities. Please remember that love, loyalty, and understanding are the foundations of a happy and enduring home.

Blessing

Cooper and Amie, remember to treat yourselves and each other with respect, and remind yourselves often of what brought you together. May you always be able to talk things over, to confide in each other, to laugh with each other, to enjoy life together, and to share moments of quiet and peace, when the day is done. May you be blessed with a lifetime of happiness and a home of warmth and understanding.

Declaration of intent

Officiant: Cooper & Amie if you will now turn to face each other as you hold both hands for the declaration of intent from you both...

Now Cooper, if you'll repeat after me...

I, Cooper, take you, Amie, to be my wife...loving what I know of you...and trusting what I don't yet know...I anticipate the chance to grow together...falling in love a little more every day...I promise to love and cherish you...through whatever life may bring...

Officiant: And now it's Amie’s turn...

I, Amie, take you, Cooper, to be my husband...loving what I know of you...and trusting what I don't yet know...I anticipate the chance to grow together...falling in love a little more every day...I promise to love and cherish you...through whatever life may bring...

Officiant: As you each exchange your rings as a symbol of your love and commitment... as you place the ring on Amie’s finger,

Cooper, do you take Amie to be your lawfully wedded wife?...

Cooper: “I do”

Officiant: Amie, do you take Cooper to be your lawfully wedded husband?...

Amie: “I do”

Pronouncement

Your wedding day is so full of emotions and congratulations that the day seems to fly by. I want you two to take a deep breath and look into each other’s eyes. Think about the happiness you’re feeling right now. Don’t ever forget the true love you feel in this moment because it will get you through even the toughest times in your lives. Cooper and Amie have promised to one another and this gathering, of their love and commitment to each other. They said their vows and they have given and received rings. By the power vested in me and the State of Kansas, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Cooper, you may kiss your bride.

I now am honored to present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Burke for the very 1st time!

Recession

Newlywed’s Exit

Wedding Party Exits

Officiant: On behalf of both the bride and groom's families we thank you for being a part of this celebration of marriage. If everyone could please pick up your chair to take with you as we move to the reception as the bride, groom and wedding party takes a few pictures to take then we will all join you.

Again, thank you...

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