Aimee J Millette

Ray and Jen wanted me to express and recognize how much all of you mean to them. They are deeply appreciative of your presence here today, and your commitment to their strong relationship in the years to come. And look around you, Ray and Jen, at those who are here and present in this moment to surround you with their love. Your friends and family bestow so much love upon you two, individually and together.

Having expressed their intentions to spend the rest of their lives together, Ray and Jen have chosen to embody that commitment in rings that they will each wear. There are many metaphors for the wedding ring - an unbroken circle, a gift of valuable metal, a token of one's love. I like to think of it as something that represents another person that is with you at all times. The comforting presence of your other half.

Ray, please place this ring on Jen's finger and repeat after me:

"Jen, I give this ring as a symbol of my love for you. Let it be a reminder that I am always by your side, and that I will always be your partner."

(Ray says his own vows/intentions here)

Jen, please place this ring on Ray's finger and repeat after me:

"Ray, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love for you. Let it be a reminder that I am always by your side and that I will always be your partner."

(Jen says her own vows/intentions here)

Now that Ray and Jen have pledged their love and exchanged rings in the company of their family and friends, it is my greatest pleasure to proclaim that, by the power vested in me by the American Marriage Ministries and the State of Connecticut, I now pronounce you husband and wife.

Friends and family it is my pleasure to introduce the newly united couple, Ray and Jen! (kiss)

Ray and Jen would like to merge today's ceremony with their first wedding ceremony which took place in the Valley of Fire. We would like you to join us by lighting a sparkler to represent fire, to release the past and make space for new intentions.