Amy Michelle Stanley

Announcement

(TO EVERYONE, WAIT TILL NATHAN BRINGS MUSIC DOWN)

In any ceremony – especially one filled with such sentiment and meaning – the observers or guests play as essential role as does the actors. Jared and Katrina would be so happy to know that everyone here was present in the moment and were able to fully share the love and sentiment of the ceremony. Therefore, they have asked that everyone refrain from using any electronic devices during this ceremony – and feel the love.

(when Katrina’s entrance music starts ask “everyone please rise”)

Invocation

(TO EVERYONE, WHEN KATRINA AND MOM IS IN PLACE IN FRONT OF YOU)

Welcome, family, friends and loved ones. We gather here today to celebrate the wedding of Jared and Katrina. You have come here to share in this formal commitment they make to one another, to offer your love and support to this union, and to allow Jared and Katrina to start their married life together surrounded by the people dearest and most important to them. A life filled with 3 day road trips in the back of PT Cruisers, walking hand in hand in downtown Gatlinburg, and endless 1 up pranks.

So welcome to one and all, who have traveled from near and far. Jared and Katrina thank you for your presence here today and now ask for your blessing, encouragement, and lifelong support for their decision to be married.

Giving Away of the Bride

(TO KATRINA’S MOM VALERIE)

Who gives this woman to wed this man?

(KATRINA’S MOM VALERIE RESPONDS)

I/we do

(Valerie may hand Katrina’s hand to Jared and also may kiss or hug Katrina)

(when Katrina and Jared have settled - Invite everyone “you may be seated”)

Charge to Couple

(TO JARED AND KATRINA)

Marriage is perhaps the greatest and most challenging adventure of human relationships. No ceremony can create your marriage; only you can do that through love and patience; through dedication and perseverance; through talking and listening, helping and supporting and believing in each other; through tenderness and laughter; through learning to forgive, learning to appreciate your differences, and by learning to make the important things matter, and to let go of the rest. The utility of this ceremony is to witness and affirm the choice you make to stand together as life mates and partners - the rest is up to love and determination.

Declaration of Intent

(ask Katrina and Jared to face each other and take each other’s hands)

(TO JARED)

Jared, to the following question, you may answer: “I will” or “I do”

• Do you, Jared take “your Babez” Katrina to be your lawfully wedded wife - From this day forward, enjoying vehicle projects with her, sharing the joy and labor of working on your new home together, for better, for worse, for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health and to love and to cherish, till death do you part?

(TO KATRINA)

Katrina, to the following question, you may answer: “I will” or “I do”

• Do you Katrina take “the hubby” Jared to be your lawfully wedded husband? From this day forward, to give him the better cooked meals he loves, to share unlimited date night getaways, for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health, and to love and to cherish - till death do you part?

Charge to Everyone

(TO EVERYONE)

Two people in love do not live in isolation. Their love is a source of strength with which they may nourish not only each other but also the world around them. And in turn, we, their community of friends and family, have a responsibility to this couple. By our steadfast care, respect, and love, we can support their marriage and the new family they are creating today. Will everyone please rise.

(wait for everyone to stand)

Will you who are present here today, surround Jared and Katrina in love - offering them the joys of your friendship and supporting them in their marriage?

Thank you! You all may now be seated again.

Vow Exchange

We've come to the point of your ceremony where you're going to say your

vows to one another. But before you do that, I ask you to remember that love—

which is rooted in trust, and acceptance—will be the foundation of an abiding and deepening relationship. No other ties are more tender, no other vows more sacred than those you now assume.

When you keep the vows taken here today - not because of any religious or civic law, but out of a desire to love, and be loved by another person fully, and without limitation - then your life will have joy, and the home you build will be a place where you both find growth, freedom, and responsibility. Please now read the vows you have written for each other.

(KATRINA RECITES VOWS TO JARED)

(JARED RECITES VOWS TO KATRINA)

(silly surprise - Jared will have the vowels A E I O U on poster boards and will hand them out to groomsmen to hold while he says his vows he may say them while moving then return to spot when done or to finish)

Sand Ceremony

(Nathan will play music very lightly during your speaking here)

Today these two are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of their lives with each other. Yet the journey is not theirs alone. Family relationships are symbolized through the pouring of these individual containers of sand.

They each hold separate containers of sand representing their lives to this moment - individual and unique. As they now combine the sand together, their lives are also symbolically joined together. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, also will their marriage and families be.

Ring Exchange

(TO KATRINA AND JARED)

May I have the rings, please?

(Either ring bearer or best man/maid of honor will hand these to you)

(TO EVERYONE)

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.

(Hand rings to Jared and Katrina)

(TO KATRINA)

Katrina, please place the ring on Jared’s left ring finger, then repeat after me: I give you this ring, as a daily reminder of my love for you.

(TO JARED)

Jared, please place the ring on Katrina’s left ring finger, then repeat after me: I give you this ring, as a daily reminder of my love for you.

Pronouncement

(TO KATRINA AND JARED)

Katrina and Jared, I want to wish you both much love and happiness as you begin your new journey. Jared, remember to keep making glow-in-the-dark heart shaped rocks for Katrina, and you will never have to go without seeing Katrina’s smile. Katrina, never stop trying to make meatloaf and pretzel jello for Jared’s birthday, and helping him by cleaning out his truck as a surprise. Never stop pinching and chasing one another. Keep the laughter and fun alive – and the love will always follow.

By the power of your love and commitment, and the power vested in me by the State of South Carolina, I - now pronounce you husband and wife! Jared - you may kiss your bride!

(TO EVERYONE WITH JOY AND ELATION)

Ladies and Gentlemen I am proud to present to you for the first time….

Mister and Misses, JARED AND KATRINA KLINK!!

When family is escorted out of ceremony area, Nathan will bring music low so you can make orientation announcements:

• They are all invited by Katrina and Jared to stay for the reception

• Tell them what area to move to

• Snacks are available

• Sign guest book if they haven’t yet

• Meal will be after some photos are done