Kathryn Lynn Baker

Kayla and Justin’s wedding ceremony

Before the wedding I will ask both of you if you are “all in”.

This is the time to let me know if you are ready to go through with marrying each other. ( I will need to hear a yes.)

I will ask you if all of the people you want to witness your wedding ceremony are here and accounted for.

I will ask you if you have remembered to bring the rings and who is holding them.

I will make sure the people that are supposed to be in the front rows are there. If they are not, I will ask your ushers to seat them there.

I will make sure I have my pages in order for your ceremony!

I will make sure that your license is present with pens for signing it.

Ceremony kickoff - I will walk to the front with the groom. 5

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests, WELCOME! Is everyone ready to witness the joining of Kayla Fields and Justin Lang in the bonds of marriage? (Audience - yes), If you are as excited as I am to see these two lovely people finally get married , let me hear you say YES! (I want the people that are in attendance to feel like they are a part of your day and get them excited)

I will ask you all at this time, Please mute your phones and devices so nothing is ringing, buzzing or playing loud music during the ceremony.

Please take this time to relax and enjoy the ceremony, please put your cameras away, Justin and Kayla prefer that you allow the photographer exclusive and full access to the ceremony photography. (At this time I will also make any necessary announcements about the wedding, reception or venue.)

Processional - I will be at the front with Justin.

The bridesmaids and ushers will proceed down the aisle with the Maid of Honor and Best man walking in last. The flower girl and ring bearer will be next followed by the runner pullers. (we will cover where everyone stands at the rehearsal)

The bride’s processional music will begin to play and Kayla and Father (Michael) will walk down the aisle.

Kayla’s eyes should be locked on Justin’s eyes, walking slowly and smiling.

When Kayla gets to the front, I will ask Michael, who gives Kayla to Justin in marriage?

Father says, Her mother and I Do. Dad and daughter can hug and kiss each other (if you have a veil, your dad can lift it at this point). Justin steps toward Kayla and Michael. Justin you can shake Michael’s hand or hug him (whichever feels most comfortable) Michael will then place Kayla’s hand in Justin’s hand and Michael will go sit in the front, on the bride’s side.

Kayla and Justin take your place in front of me. Kayla, hand your flowers to your maid of honor. If your gown needs to be adjusted, your MOH or one of the bridesmaids can do that at this point. Then stand facing each other, you can hold hands or keep them at your sides, whichever is most comfortable.

Officiant’s Speech

We are here to witness Justin and Kayla’s wedding ceremony.

I find it interesting that we are at the Atlantic Hotel, in the town of Berlin Maryland, otherwise known as Hale, Maryland.

Some of you may remember a movie filmed right here, the movie was called “Runaway Bride”.

Before I came up front to start the ceremony, I checked around for horses and delivery trucks, just in case.

I also asked Kayla and Justin if they are completely and utterly ready to be married to each other and they both said yes!

So we will not be having any runaway brides or grooms today.

I met Kayla and Justin a few months ago.

They told me a little bit about the beginning of the “Kayla and Justin story”.

Some of you may know how they met about 3 years ago, when music brought them together.

They were at a mutual friend’s home, a song came on, Kayla asked him a question about the band, their eyes locked and the rest is history!

These two have been together ever since.

They love a lot of the same things, most importantly, they both love a certain little boy, his son Jude.

They do interesting and unusual things together.

Did you hear about the marriage proposal?

How could Kayla not say yes when Justin proposed marriage at The Beetle House bar, in New York with Beetlejuice standing there with a gigantic diamond ring. They enjoy each other’s company so much they even work at the same place.

It takes a lot to make a good marriage and Kayla and Justin have a very good foundation.

Intent

The marriage 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.

Kayla Fields are you here today to marry Justin Lang,

do you promise to love him forever even when he doesn’t clean up after himself and steals all the covers?

Kayla - I do

Justin Lang are you here today to marry Kayla Fields,

do you promise to love her forever even when she complains that you didn’t clean up after yourself and that you steal all the covers?

Justin - I do

Sand Ceremony That Includes Jude

Walk over to the table

(Be sure to get a table low enough that Jude can easily reach. A wide mouth vase is helpful for less coordinated little hands, and some kids may need assistance with their pouring.​)

Kayla and Justin, today you are making a lasting commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other, joining your two families into one.

First, you will each separately pour a layer of sand into the vase, representing who you are as an individual.

(First one person pours, then the other, forming two distinct layers of sand.)

Then, you will pour simultaneously, blending your two colors as you will blend your lives in marriage.

(The couple pours simultaneously. Depending on the size and shape of the vase, it may form a third color, or a swirl of the two colors.)

As the individual grains of sand can no longer be separated, may your bond also be inseparable. But you are also making a bond with Jude. As he also contributes his unique personalities and strengths to this new family, he will also individually add a layer of sand to this unity vase.

(Pause as the he pours his sand individually, forming separate layers over his parents' blended sand.)

Then everyone, Kayla, Justin and Jude will pour together, representing their commitment to each other.

(Everyone pours simultaneously.)

Jude can go back to the wedding party line or sit in the front row.

Justin and Kayla return to standing in front of me.

Vows

Do you Kayla Fields take this man Justin Lang 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? *(Wait for Confirmation)*

KAYLA - I DO

Do you Justin Lang take this woman Kayla Fields 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? *(Wait for Confirmation)*

JUSTIN - I DO

Kayla and Justin will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

I will take the rings from the best man and hand them to you one at a time.

*(Ring Exchange)*

Justin put the ring on Kayla’s left hand, third finger and say “I give you this ring - as a sign of my promise - to love you forever.”

JUSTIN - I give you this ring as a sign of my promise to love you forever.

Kayla put the ring on Justin’s left hand, third finger and say “I give you this ring - as a sign of my promise - to love you forever.”

KAYLA- I give you this ring as a sign of my promise to love you forever.

Pronouncement

By the authority vested in me by the the State of Maryland, I now pronounce you husband and wife!

You may seal your promise with a kiss.

Presentation

Please give this couple a round of applause, as it is my honor to introduce to you for the first time, as husband and wife, Kayla and Justin Lang

Closing remarks - I take this time to make announcements. I can tell your guests that you will be having photos taken and where they should go while you are doing what you have to do before the reception. I will have to fill this in after I talk to you about how you want this to go. We will probably get this done at the rehearsal when we are tying up loose ends.

Recessional

Justin and Kayla exit first. Be sure to smile, take your time walking back so pictures can be taken.

After Justin and Kayla are all the way down the aisle, the best man will off his arm to the MOH and he will escort her back up the aisle.

Followed by the ushers and bridesmaids in the same manner. Followed by the children in the wedding if they are still standing with the bridal party.

I will congratulate the family of the bride and groom and let them go up the aisle next.

The I will exit after your family.

After that the guests can proceed to where you want them to go, as I will announce in the closing remarks.

Signing the legal documents - please meet with me at the designated place immediately after the wedding to sign the marriage license. We will decide the meeting place at the rehearsal. Don’t forget your identification.