Regina A Dudley

Opening Comments

Who gives this woman to be married to this man?

Today we have come together to witness the joining of Darius Newton and Dominique Morris-Cole. For them, out of the routine of ordinary life, the extraordinary has happened. They met each other, fell in love and are finalizing it with their wedding Today.

Romance is fun, but true love is something far more and it is their desire to love each other for life and that is what we are celebrating here today.

A good marriage must be created.

In marriage the "little" things are the big things.

It is never being too old to hold hands.

It is remembering to say,” I love you" at least once a day.

It is never going to sleep angry.

It is standing together and facing the world.

It is speaking words of appreciation and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways.

It is having the capacity to forgive and forget.

It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow.

It is a common search for the good and the beautiful.

It is not only marrying the right person -- it is being the right partner

VOWS (face each other and hold hands) - Dominique and Darrius have chosen to write their own vows.

Words of Wisdom

Darius and Dominique, I would ask that you always treat yourself and each other with respect and remind yourselves often of what brought you together today.

Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness and kindness that your marriage deserves. When frustration and difficulty assail your marriage - as they do to every relationship at one time or another - focus on what still seems right between you, not only the part that seems wrong.

This way, when clouds of trouble hide the sun in your lives and you lose sight of it for a moment, you can remember that the sun is still there. And if each of you will take responsibility for the quality of your life together, it will be marked by abundance and happiness.

I Do’s

Dominique Morris-Cole, do you take Darius Newton to be your Husband? ("I do")

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

Darius Newton, do you take Dominique Morris-Cole to be your Wife? ("I do")

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

Ring Exchange (who has the rings)

May I have the 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.

Please repeat after me.

I Dominique Morris-Cole, take you Darius Newton to be my Husband-

To have and to hold, in sickness and in health,

for richer or for poorer,

in joy and sorrow,

and I promise My love to you.

And with this ring,

I take you as my Husband,

for as long as we both shall live.

I Darius Newton, take you Dominique Morris - Cole, to be my Wife.

To have and to hold, in sickness and in health,

for richer or for poorer,

in joy and sorrow,

and I promise My love to you.

And with this ring,

I take you as my wife, for as long as we both shall live.

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 I now pronounce you husband and wife.

The Kiss

You may kiss your Bride.

I would like to introduce the happy couple Mr. and Mrs. Newton.