William Edward Patrick Evans

Good Afternoon

Frank and Katie would like begin by thanking everyone for being here today as witness to them starting a new chapter in their lives in the spiritual union of marriage and to celebrate with them , this special fist day as Husband & Wife.

Now let’s all let them know, after being together for 11 years and engaged for the last 6 years , how happy we are to be here with them today on their Wedding Day.

(APPLAUSE)

They also would like to take a moment and remember those who are not here physically but are here , as always in their Hearts.

Katie’s, Memé & Grandpa Evans, her Godmother Auntie DiDi , her Papa Sloan and Aunt Chrissy.

Frank’s, Grandpa & Grandma Greene, Grandpa & Grandma Cornell and his Auntie Patti.

(Doves are released)

This 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.

Katie and Frank will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Katie Lynn Evans take this man Frank Joshea Greene 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?

*( Katie says “I do”)

Do you Frank Joshea Greene take this woman Katie Lynn Evans 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?

*(Frank says “I do”)

Katie and Frank will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Children with Butterflies will gather around or near the Bride & Groom

The giving and accepting of Wedding Rings is an important and significant symbol of the Wedding Ceramony.

Frank & Katie, when you place your rings on each other today, your rings will become an ever-present symbol of your mutual love and the Vows you have made each other.

Frank, repeat after me, “Katie, I give you this ring as a symbol of my Love and Faithfulness.

As I place it on your finger I commit my Heart & Soul to you.”

Katie, repeat after me, “ Frank, this ring is a token of my love. I marry you with all that I have and all that I am”

Legend has it that the Native American tribes of tha Narragansett & Wampanoag whould wisper a wish to a Butterfly and rel

(Release the Butterflies)

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, I now pronounce you Husband & Wife,

Frank , you may now kiss your Bride.