Jennifer Lynn Greco

Good afternoon, family and friends.

We are gathered together here this evening to join Dilayla and Michael the union of marriage. They stand before you ready to promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever.

Please face each other and hold hands.

These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love. These are the hands that will work alongside yours as you build your future together.

These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no other. These are the hands that will hold you when you encounter fear or grief. These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes, tears of sorrow and tears of joy.

These are the hands that will tenderly hold and guide your family. These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it, support and encouragement to pursue your dreams, and comfort through difficult times.

And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.

So I ask...

Do you, Dilayla, take this man, Michael, to be your husband, your partner in life and your one true love. Will you cherish your friendship and love him today, tomorrow, and forever? Will you trust and honor him, laugh and cry with him, through the difficult and the easy. Whatever may come, always be there? As he gives you his hand to hold will you live life together and enjoy your adventure? If so answer, "I do."

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you, Michael, take this woman, Dilayla, to be your wife, your partner in life and your one true love. Will you cherish your friendship and love her today, tomorrow, and forever? Will you trust and honor her, laugh and cry with her, through the difficult and the easy. Whatever may come, always be there? As she gives you her hand to hold will you live life together and enjoy your adventure? If so answer, "I do."

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

May I have the rings, please? Dilayla and Michael, these rings are a symbol of your love and the promises you have vowed today. May they always remind you of the love and commitment you've made today.

Michael, take this ring and place it on Dilayla's finger as you repeat after me... Dilayla, you are essential to my life... you are my love and also my best friend... I give you this ring... as a symbol of our infinite love.... for today, tomorrow, and all days to come.... Wear it as a symbol.... of what we have promised on this day.... and know that my love is always present.

Dilayla, take this ring and place it on Michael's finger as you repeat after me.... Michael, you are essential to my life... you are my love and also my best friend... I give you this ring... as a symbol of our infinite love.... for today, tomorrow, and all days to come.... Wear it as a symbol.... of what we have promised on this day.... and know that my love is always present.

By the authority vested in me by the State of New Jersey I now pronounce you husband and wife. Michael, you may kiss your bride!

If you would please rise, it is with great happiness I introduce to you for the first time as husband and wife, Mr. & Mrs. VanWhy!