Manuel Perez Jr

Opening

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 worth and beauty of love, and to add our best wishes and blessings to the words that will unite Kevin Low and Melissa Baker in holy matrimony.

Who gives this woman to be married?

(Optional)

Kevin and Melissa, marriage is the most important of all earthly relationships. It should be entered into reverently, thoughtfully and with full understanding of its sacred nature. Your marriage must stand by the strength of your love and the power of faith in each other and in God. Just as two threads woven in opposite directions form a beautiful tapestry, so to your two lives when merged together will make a beautiful marriage.

Bible Passage 1

1st Corinthians

Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud. Love is never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand it's own way. Love is not irritable or touchy. Love does not hold grudges and will hardly notice when others do it wrong. Love is never glad about injustice, but rejoices whenever truth wins out. If you love someone, you will be loyal to them no matter what the costs. You will always believe in them, always expect the best in them, and will always stand your ground in defending them.

VOWS (Face each other and repeat after me)

I, Kevin, take you Melissa to be my wife, my partner in life

and my one true love.

I will trust you and honor you

I will laugh with you

and cry with you.

I will love you faithfully

Through the best and the worst,

Whatever may come

I will always be there.

As I have given you my hand to hold

So I give you my life to keep

So help me God

I, Melissa, take you Kevin to be my husband,

my partner in life

and my one true love.

I will trust you and honor you

I will laugh with you

and cry with you.

I will love you faithfully

Through the best and the worst,

Whatever may come I will always be there.

As I have given you my hand to hold

So I give you my life to keep

So help me God

I Do’s

Kevin, do you take Melissa to be your wife? Do you promise to love, honor, cherish and protect her, forsaking all others and holding only unto her forevermore? ("I do") 

Melissa, do you take Kevin to be your Husband? Do you promise to love, honor, cherish and protect him, forsaking all others and holding only unto him forevermore? ("I do")

Rings

The ring is a symbol of the unbroken circle of love. Love freely given has no beginning and no end, no giver and no receiver for each is the giver and each is the receiver. May these rings always remind you of the vows you have taken.

(Repeat after me)

I Kevin, take you, Melissa to be my lawfully wedded wife- To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, in joy and sorrow, for as long as we both shall live.

I Melissa, take you Kevin, to be my lawfully wedded husband. To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, in joy and sorrow, for as long as we both shall live.

Wedding Prayer

Bless their marriage, O God, as they begin their journey down the road of life together. We don't know what lies ahead for the road turns and bends. But help them to make the best of whatever comes their way. 

Help them to continue to enjoy each other as they did when they first met. Help them to realize that nothing nor no one is perfect and to look for the good in all things and all people including themselves.

Help them to respect each other's likes and dislikes, opinions and beliefs, hopes and dreams and fears even though they may not always understand them. 

Help them to learn from each other and to help each other to grow mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Help them to realize that no matter what happens to them they will hold on to each other and know that things have a way of working out for the good. 

Most of all, dear God, help them to keep lit the torch of love that they now share so that by their loving example they may enlighten the world around them. Amen

Closing Comments

To make your relationship work will take love. This is the core of your marriage and why you are here today.

It will take trust, to know, that in your hearts, you truly want what is best for each other.

It will take dedication, to stay open to one another - and to learn and grow together.

It will take faith, to go forward together, without knowing exactly what the future brings.

And it will take commitment, to hold true to the journey you both have pledged to today.

By the power vested in me by the Universal Life Church and the State of Texas I now pronounce you husband and wife.

The Kiss

You may kiss your Bride.