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Wedding Ceremony Script Craig Holmes and Sierra Bates 1 Processional ~ Introductory Music ~ 2. Welcome Statement Officiant (Becky): Welcome to this day of celebration, it's great to have all of you here to witness the union of Craig and Sierra as Husband and Wife before God. Together, we will share in the joys of their wedding, both with the outward celebration of this occasion and with an internal appreciation for the love that surrounds us. Craig and Sierra, you two have the opportunity to build an amazing life together. You are blessed to share this experience with the loved ones gathered here to support you as you embark on this journey together. May you all remember and cherish this ceremony, for on this day, with love, we will forever bind Craig and Sierra together. 3. Wedding discussion Officiant (Becky): Marriage is more than a simple exchanging of rings or combining of material assets. Rather, it is an indescribably powerful shared commitment. While today I will legally bind you together, the truly important bonds we form today are largely invisible to the world, existing primarily in the unfilled corners of your heart. Marriage is one of life's greatest gifts, and it is a blessing to make these promises with your soulmate. As you hold onto one another, you will find deeper levels of joy, happiness, and peace together. Your marriage is the foundation upon which you will build the rest of your lives and, despite any adversity, will always be there to sustain you. Craig and Sierra, take a moment to sense the tremendous amount of love radiating throughout this space. As you stand here today, before God, before those gathered here in your honor, and before one another, take note that after you speak your vows this day your lives will never be the same. Marriage, regardless of any preconceived notions you might have, has the capacity to deepen and challenge and strengthen you and your relationship in ways that you never thought possible. The joy you'll find as you pursue your shared lives will fuel you to face head-on the challenges you'll encounter on this Earth. On your journeys together, keep your spouse in the space of highest priority in your heart. Learn to work together, to laugh together, and to love together. Don't get caught up in worldly things that will draw you apart. Instead, focus on your shared devotion and turn inward. As your relationship strengthens you will find that you come to share a remarkable love; a love that is both abundantly given and freely accepted. 4. Exchange of Vows Officiant (Becky): Craig and Sierra, I would now invite you to publicly speak your commitment to your partner. Craig, would you like to begin? Craig: (Groom states their vow...) Officiant (Becky): Sierra, your turn. Sierra: (Bride states their vow...) 5. Declaration of Intent Officiant (Becky): Craig and Sierra please join hands. Craig, do you take Sierra to live together in the union of marriage? To take her as your best friend and partner in life? To honor, cherish, and love her, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, for all of your days? Craig: I do. Officiant (Becky): Sierra, do you take Craig to live together in the union of marriage? To take him as your best friend and partner in life? To honor, cherish, and love him, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, for all of your days? Sierra: I do. 6. Exchange of Rings Officiant (Becky): The wedding ring's circular shape reflects the unending power of love – a force with no beginning and no end. You should wear these rings proudly and let them remind you each day of your commitment to one another. Please repeat after me: I, Craig, give you Sierra this ring as a symbol of my love. / As I place it on your finger, I commit the whole of my heart and soul to you. / I promise to cherish you for the rest of my days. / I give you all that I am and accept all that you are. I, Sierra, give you Craig this ring as a symbol of my love. / As I place it on your finger, I commit the whole of my heart and soul to you. / I promise to cherish you for the rest of my days. / I give you all that I am and accept all that you are. 7. Pronouncement Officiant (Becky): Family and friends, by the power vested in me by the Universal Life Church and by by the state of Michigan, I am pleased to pronounce Craig and Sierra as Husband and Wife, sealed together today both in law and in love. 8. Kiss Officiant (Becky): Craig, you may now kiss the bride. 9. Presentation Officiant (Becky): Ladies and gentlemen, for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes! 10. Recessional ~ Exit