Scotty Dale Hankins Jr

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered here today in the sight of God, and the presence of friends and loved ones, to celebrate one of life's greatest moments. We are here to give recognition to the beauty of love that is shared between Nathan Patrick Ray and Brooke Nicole Snyder as they complete their family in holy matrimony. Marriage is a contract not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously and with a deep realization of the obligations and responsibilities. Marriage is the moment where your hearts and souls are joined together for eternity. The joining of two hearts as husband and wife is a commitment like no other. It offers opportunities for sharing and for personal growth that no other human relationship can equal. A husband and wife are each other's best friends, confidants, lovers, teachers, listeners and critics. The bond between a husband and wife deepens and enriches every fact of life. Happiness is fuller, and commitments are stronger. Marriage also encourages new life and new experiences, and finds new ways of expressing love through the ups and downs of life. Nathan and Brooke as your journey begins as husband and wife, I would ask you both remember to always treat each other with respect, and remind yourselves often of what brought you here today.

Let us pray,

Heavenly Father, we humbly bow before you today praising You, Lord, and Your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord, we ask for your blessings upon Nathan and Brooke, as we celebrate this momentous occasion in their lives. Grant them happiness and contentment, as their two lives become one, as they create a new family and explore the depths of their love for one another. Bless their families and friends and the relationships, which have supported, strengthened and sustained them throughout their lives. Bless their home as a place of love and of peace.

In the name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

VOWS

The vows that you are about to make are a way to share your love and commitment to each other in your own words. Sometimes poems, verses and quotes just don’t get the point across the way you need them to and the best option is just to do it yourself. These vows are your way of openly declaring your promise to one another as well as to all of those who are here in attendance today.

Nathan, You may go first.

*(Vows)*

DECLARATION OF INTENT

Please face one another and hold hands.

Do you Nathan Patrick Ray, take Brooke Nicole Snyder to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?

( I do )

Do you Brooke Nicole Snyder, take Nathan Patrick Ray to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?

( I do )

RING EXCHANGE

May we now have the rings?

The ring is an unbroken circle that represents unending love. As often as either of you look upon these rings, may you be reminded of this moment and the love you have promised to one another.

Brooke, please place this ring on Nathan's finger and repeat after me.

Nathan, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love

and that I'm choosing to share

my life's journey with you

I give you this ring

with the pledge to love you

today, tomorrow, and always.

Nathan, please place this ring on Brooke's finger and repeat after me.

Brooke, I give you this ring

as a symbol of my love

and that I'm choosing to share

my life's journey with you

I give you this ring

with the pledge to love you

today, tomorrow, and always.

PRONOUNCEMENT

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

You may now kiss the Bride!