AHHHH we are going to be getting married two weeks from tomorrow!
Alex bought his ring today, I will have pictures as soon as he brings it home tomorrow night from being sized
So I've seen other disbrides do this so I thought I would copy since it helped me out and I LOVE reading ceremonies, it's my favorite part of the day since I'm a romantic at heart
without further ado our ceremony as submitted to Rev Kevin Knox
On behalf of Ashle and Alex, I would like to thank you for attending this wedding celebration. You are indeed participating in one of the happiest moments of their lives. For Ashley and Alex, your very presence here as family and honored guest not only heightens the beauty of this moment for them-but also completes it!
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congregation is asked to be seated)
We are gathered here today to witness the coming together of two people. Two people whose hearts and spirits are already entwined as one. In fact, those of you who know Ashley and Alex best, can also attest to their love for one another and to the blended hopes, dreams, and goals that they share. When such a bond exists of this magnitude, then it is only appropriate that we have an open public demonstration of their love such as this wedding ceremony. And so it is that Ashely and Alex will now profess their desire to henceforth walk the road of life together.
Alex, do you take this woman to be your wedded wife, to live together in holy matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her in sickness and in health and forsaking all others keep yourself only for her so long as you both shall live?
I do
Ashley, do you take this man to be your wedded husband, to live together in holy matrimony? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep hir in sickness and in health and forsaking all others keep yourself only for him so long as you both shall live?
I do
Through out time and tradition, it has always been the distinct honor and privilege for somone to present the bride in marriage. Who presents Ashley in marriage today?
Her Mother and I
Ashley and Alex, you are now taking into your care and keeping the happiness of the one person you love the most. You are agreeing to share strengths, responsibilities, and love. As husband and wife, you will be each other's best friend, confidant, lover, teacher, listener, and protector. As your relationship grows it will deepen and enrich ever facet of your life. Your happiness is fuller, your memories fresher, and your commitments will be stronger.
You will indeed expereience marriage to be one of life's greatest commitments, one life's greatest blessings, but also one of life's greatest challenges. So be mindful of this, every effort to preserve love with one another by demonstrating, patience, by holding each other gently, and by lifting each other up, will go a long long way in guaranteeing a wonderful and happy life together.
To Congregation
Just as Ashley's hand was given away in marriage we acknowladge that our hands represent a gift of our love and commitment to each other. Will you please join us as we bless these hands of Ashley and Alex. Alex please present your hands to Ashley as the gift of love that they are to her.
Ashley, these are the hands of your best friend, strong and vibrant with love
They are being held by yours on your wedding day, for it is with these hands that he pledges his love and commitment to you all the days of his life
These are the hands that will work alongside yours, as together you build your future and as you share your innermost secrets and dreams together
These are the hands that you will one day place with expectant joy against your stomach so that he too can feel the child stir within you.
These are the hands that look so large and strong, yet will be so gentle as he holds your baby for the first time
These are the hands that will work hard for you and your new family
These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes; both tears of joy and sorrow
These are the hands that will comfort you in illness, they will protect you from danger, and they will hold you when fear and grief threatnes to overwhlem you.
These are the hands that will love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.
Ashley, please present your hands to Alex as a gift of love they are to him
Alex, these are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree that are being held by yours on this your wedding day
For it is with these hands that she pledges her love and commitment to you all the days of her life
These are the hands that will hold each child in tender love, soothing them through illness and hurt but also supporting and encouraging them along the way of life
These are the hands that will hold you tight whenever you may struggle through a difficult time
These are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick, and console you whenever you are grieving.
These are the hands that will give you support as she encourages you to pursue your dreams. But together as a couple everything you wish for can be realized.
These are the hands that will love you and cherrish you through the years for a lifetime of hapiness.
God bless these hands that you see before you this day. may they always be held by one another. Keep them tender and gentle as they nurture each other in their wondorous love. Help thses hands to continue building a realationship founded in your grace. may Alex and Ashley see their hands as healer, protector, shelter and guide. Use these hands to make a difference in our world. We ask this in your name Amen
Ashley and Alex, as you prepare to pledge your vows to each other, let me remind you that no other vows are more sacred, no other words are more tender than those you are about to assume. May these vows only be broken by death and may you both live a very long and healthy life.
As a symbol of your union, will you now join hands and look into the eyes of the one you love and repeat after me
As a sy
Repeat after Rev. Kevin
I, Alex, take you Ashley to be my wedded wife/ to have and to hold/ from this day forward/for better or for worse/ for richer or poorer/ in sickness and in health/ to love and to cherrish/ as long as we both shall live
I, Ashley take you Alex to be my wedded husband/ to have and to hold/ from this day forward/for better or for worse/ for richer or poorer/ in sickness and in health/ to love and to cherrish/ as long as we both shall live
May I have the rings?
We are playing a trick on our best man and will ask him if he has them, the the MAJOR DOMO will enter 
Major Domo Entrance and presentation of the rings
These two rings are made of precious metals and gems to represent the precious love between Ashley and Alex. They are also circular to represent the Unbroken Circle of Love. For love that is freely given has no begining or no end. May these rings always remind you that your love is never ending.
May God bless these rings and the two of you who wear them. May you always abide in His peace and continue in His favor. Amen
repeat after Rev. Kevin
I give you this ring as symbol of my love
And with all that I am and all that I have
I will honor you for all the days of my life
Reading by my Grandma
"Now you will feel no rain for each of you will be shelter for the other.
Now you will feel no cold, for each of you will be warmth to the other
Now there will be no loneliness, for each of you will be companion to the other
Now you are two person, but there is only one life before you.
May the beauty surrond you both in the journey ahead and through all the years
May happiness be your companion and your days together be good and long upon the earth
Ashley and Alex are now going to light their unity candle. As a symbol of their love and relationship. The candles from which they light have already been lit by their mothers to represent their seperate lives up to this moment. Ashley and Alex will now light the center candle to symbolize the union of their two lives. As this one candle is undivided so shall their love be undivided.
May the brightness of this candle shine throught your lives giving you courage and reassurance in the darkness, may its warmth give you shelter from the cold and may its energy fill your spirits with strength and joy
Heavenly Father, thank you for allowing us this opportunithy to be present in these surrondings. where dreams come true, where a couple comes together in marriage. Thank you for Ashley and Alex as they begin their journey throgh life together. Walk with them each step of the way giving them the faith and the wisdom to face whatever the future may hold. In your name we pray, amen.
Forasmuch as Ashley and Alex have consented together in holy wedlock and have witnessed the same before God and this company and thereto have pledged their faith each to the other and have declared the same by joining hands and by giving and receiving rings. I hereby prounounce that they are husband and wife. What God has joined together let no man put asunder. Amen
You may kiss the bride
Ladies and Gentleman it is with the greatest of pleasure I present to you for the very first time Mr. and Mrs. Alex ................!!!!!!!
YAY
We have our DJ!!!
we shall see. If anyone has had him before please let me know 
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and we leave in 6 days for ORLANDO! 
