Terry Clifford Koenig

INVOCATION

Officiant:

We are gathered here on this beautiful day to witness the union of Damon and Shannon in holy matrimony. This is a day of great celebration, for a married life - a shared life - is a great blessing. As Damon and Shannon embark on this journey together they will be able to nurture a love that makes them better versions of themselves.

The love that you share must be guarded and cherished forever, for it is your most valuable treasure. Always remember these words; Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

Therefore, if anyone can show just cause why they may not be lawfully joined together, let them speak now or forever hold their peace.

READING

Officiant:

A reading from the Apostle Paul, The first letter to the Corinthians, Chapter 13, verses 4 through 7: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Let us pray

Heavenly Father, we humbly bow before you today praising You, Lord, and Your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord, we ask for your blessings upon Shannon and Damon, as we celebrate this Beautiful occasion in their lives. Grant them happiness and contentment, as their two lives become one, as they create a new family and explore the depths of their love for one another. Bless their families and friends and the relationships, which have supported, strengthened and sustained them throughout their lives. Bless their home as a place of love and of peace.

In the name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

Officiant:

The joining of two hearts as husband and wife is a commitment like no other. It offers opportunities for sharing and for personal growth that no other human relationship can equal. A husband and wife are each other's best friends, confidants, lovers, teachers, listeners and critics. The bond between a husband and wife deepens and enriches every fact of life. Happiness is fuller, and commitments are stronger. Marriage also encourages new life and new experiences, and finds new ways of expressing love through the ups and downs of life. and as your journey begins as husband and wife, I would ask you both remember to always treat each other with respect, and remind yourself often of what brought you here today.

DECLARATION OF INTENT

Officiant:

Shannon, Damon Please face one another and hold hands. , do you Shannon take Damon to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, to love, honor, and cherish, in sickness and health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live? ( I do ) , Damon do you take Shannon to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, to love, honor, and cherish, in sickness and health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live? ( I do )

RING EXCHANGE

Officiant:

May I now have the rings Arron?

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.

Damon, please place this ring on Shannon’s finger and repeat after me.

Shannon, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and that I'm choosing to share my life's journey with you.

Shannon, please place this ring on Damon’s finger and repeat after me.

Damon, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and that I'm choosing to share my life's journey with you.

Shannon , Damon; I want to wish you both much love and happiness as you begin your new journey.

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

PRONOUNCEMENT

Officiant:

Shannon, Damon you have pledged your Love and faith to each other in the company of your family and friends. By the power vested in me by the State of Arizona, I now pronounce you husband and wife. you may now kiss your beautiful bride.

Family and friends, I am proud to present for the first time as husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Borg.

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