Kori Anne Rieman

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

What greater thing for two persons than to feel they are joined together; to strengthen

each other in labor, to rest on each other in sorrow, to help each other in need, to share

joy, and to be one with each other - whatever life has to offer.

This is a special time of celebration that Rebecca and Jesse will long remember, and

because of this, they are thankful you are here today to share in their joy. They also

remember other loved ones who cannot be here to share this moment with them today.

Those people too, they hold dear in their hearts.

(to the couple):

Becca & Jesse, today begins a life of giving and sharing, nurturing and support; allowing

each other the freedom to change and grow as individuals while developing your

mutual spirit as time goes by. In the art of marriage, the little things are the big things. It

is about establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal, dependence is

mutual, and the obligation is reciprocal.

Today your family and friends are gathered together to celebrate your union. Today we

are privileged to witness two very dear friends; two exceptional and driven individuals

committed to sharing a lifetime together.

READINGS -Anything to be read by wedding party?

VOW EXCHANGE - The couple exchanges prepared vows

DECLARATION OF INTENT - The verbal declaration to wed

(to the couple):

Becca & Jesse, you are about to make your promises to one another. You will find that

as you live by these vows over the years, investing your time, love, and your commitment

to one another, the happy time of your life will be twice as joyous because you’ll share

these joys in marriage.

(to Groom & Bride):

Jesse, will you take Becca, whose hand you hold, choosing her alone to be your lawfully

wedded wife? Will you live with her in the state of true matrimony? Will you love her and

comfort her through good times and bad, in sickness and health, honoring her at all

times, and being faithful to her?

Becca, will you take Jesse, whose hand you hold, choosing him alone to be your lawfully

wedded husband? Will you live with him in the state of true matrimony? Will you love him

and comfort him through good times and bad, in sickness and health, honoring him at

all times, and being faithful to him?

RING EXCHANGE

The ring, an unbroken circle, 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.

(to the Groom/Bride):

Jesse, please place this ring on Becca’s finger and repeat after me.

Becca, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love, and that I am choosing to share my

life’s journey with you. I give you this ring, with the pledge to love you today, tomorrow,

always and forever.

Becca, please place this ring on Jesse’s finger and repeat after me.

Jesse, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love, and that I am choosing to share my

life’s journey with you. I give you this ring, with the pledge to love you today, tomorrow,

always and forever.

(to the couple):

Jesse & Becca, I want to wish you both much love and happiness as you begin your new

journey. Remember to keeps lots of laughter in your life and love will never be far behind

PRONOUNCEMENT -The marriage is declared as official

Jesse & Becca, you have pledged your faith to each other in the company of family and

friends; and by the power vested in me by the State of California, I now pronounce you

married. You may now kiss!

(to the reception):

Ladies and gentleman, I am proud to present for the first time, the newlyweds!

May immediate family please meet them for photos before heading to cocktail hour.

RECESSIONAL - The wedding party exits. Just Jesse & Becca :)