LaTasha Bacon

Processional

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Minister: We are gathered here today to witness the union of Gary Samples and Tammy

Perrigo. Welcome friends and family! We’re glad to have you with us.

Today is the beginning of a remarkable journey for this couple. Drawing on their mutual

admiration, respect, and trust, they are ready to embark on the next chapter in their lives. We

celebrate the love and light evident in their relationship, and wish them well on this joyous

occasion.

Family Blessing

Minister: Who gives this Bride

Bride's Companion: I do.

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Wedding Sermon

Minister: Marriage is an integral part of the human tradition. Let us remember, as we stand

here before God, that the vows taken today hold great importance, just as they did to our

ancestors. As individuals, we make the choice to enter the union of marriage in order to share

all aspects of ourselves with our soulmate. Today, this is true for Gary Samples and Tammy

Perrigo.

As the Bible reminds us in Corinthians, "If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all

mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have

love, I am nothing."

Consecration

Minister: Under the eyes of God, together we take a moment to acknowledge the seriousness

of the commitment being entered into today. With great joy, we also recognize the special

bond shared by Gary Samples and Tammy Perrigo.

The Bible makes note of the power of partnership in Ecclesiastes. It reminds us that "Two are

better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down,

one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if

two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?"

Declaration of Intent

Minister: Gary Samples and Tammy Perrigo, it’s time to join hands.

Gary Samples, before your family and friends, do you take Tammy Perrigo as your beloved

wife, to have and to hold, through laughter and in sadness, through challenges and successes,

so long as you both shall live?

Gary Samples: I do.

Minister: Tammy Perrigo, before your family and friends, do you take Gary Samples as

your beloved husband, to have and to hold, through laughter and in sadness, through

challenges and successes, so long as you both shall live?

Tammy Perrigo: I do.

Ring Exchange

Minister: Wedding rings are a traditional symbol of the strength of the bond between two

soulmates. This bond is never broken, and continues in a perpetual circle, glowing with the

warmth and eternal light of two souls in a perfect union. By wearing these rings, you will be

always reminded of the connection you share and the vows you have made today.

Please repeat after me:

I, Gary Samples, present you, Tammy Perrigo, with this ring as a symbol of our everlasting

love. Let it never lose its luster, just as my love for you will never fade.

I, Tammy Perrigo, present you, Gary Samples, with this ring as a symbol of our everlasting

love. Let it never lose its luster, just as my love for you will never fade.

Pronouncement

Minister: Gary Samples and Tammy Perrigo, by the power vested in me by the American

Marriage Ministries and by the state of Texas, Under the eyes of God, I happily pronounce you

husband and wife!

Kiss

Minister: Gary Samples, You may kiss the Bride!

Presentation

Minister: Ladies and gentlemen, for the first time, I give you Mr. and Mrs. Gary Samples and

Tammy Perrigo Samples!!

Recessional

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