Curtis Guzman & Melissa

Opening Remarks

Officiant:

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of God, family, and friends to witness and celebrate the union of Curtis and Melissa in holy matrimony. Marriage is a sacred covenant established by God, symbolizing the relationship between Christ and His Church. It is a bond not to be entered into lightly but reverently, purposefully, and in the fear of the Lord.

Let us begin this ceremony by seeking God’s presence

Opening Prayer

Heavenly Father, we invite You into this moment and ask for Your blessing upon Curtis and Melissa as they join their lives together. May Your love guide them, Your Word sustain them, and Your Spirit fill them with joy, peace, and unity. Let their marriage be a reflection of Your love for all. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Who gives this woman to be with this man?

Scripture Reading

Officiant:

Let us turn to the Word of God for guidance and inspiration.

1 Corinthians 13:4–7 NASB95

4 Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, 5 does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, 6 does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Curtis and Melissa, let this love be the foundation of your marriage. There is no greater love than for one to lay down their life for another. Marriage is about that. As you follow the example of Jesus’ love, you will find that often it will not be about you, but about the other person.

Paul gives to us in these few verses how to have a long, healthy, and godly marriage.

1. Be Patient and Kind

• Patience: Understand that both of you are growing and learning together. Be slow to anger and quick to listen when disagreements arise.

• Kindness: Go out of your way to show care and gentleness. Small acts of kindness—like a loving note, a thoughtful gesture, or helping with daily tasks—can nurture your bond.

2. Avoid Envy or Boasting

• No Envy: Celebrate each other’s successes without comparison. When one thrives, rejoice together as a team.

• No Boasting: Build each other up in humility. Recognize that marriage is not about individual achievement but about mutual growth and support.

3. Reject Pride and Selfishness

• Humility: Be willing to admit when you’re wrong and seek forgiveness. Pride has no place in a healthy marriage.

• Selflessness: Put your spouse’s needs above your own, seeking ways to serve each other in love.

4. Honor Each Other

• Speak with respect and love, even in moments of frustration. Avoid words or actions that could tear down your spouse. Strive to always uplift and affirm one another.

5. Be Forgiving

• Forgive Freely: Don’t hold grudges or keep a record of wrongs. Learn to resolve conflicts quickly and genuinely let go of past hurts.

• Extend Grace: Remember that both of you are imperfect and in need of God’s grace. Offer the same grace to one another.

6. Rejoice in Truth

• Encourage honesty and transparency in your relationship. Celebrate each other’s faithfulness and integrity, and be accountable to one another in love.

7. Always Protect, Trust, Hope, and Persevere

• Protect: Guard your marriage from outside influences that could cause harm. Be each other’s safe space.

• Trust: Foster an environment of trust by being dependable, truthful, and faithful.

• Hope: Look forward to a future filled with God’s blessings, even during challenging times.

• Persevere: Commit to weathering storms together, relying on God’s strength to sustain your love.

If you keep this in mind as you grow together, your marriage will last a lifetime and be an example to those around you what a healthy and godly marriage is to look like.

Exchange of Vows

Curtis and Melissa have chosen to take traditional vows before God, family, and friends.

Officiant to Curtis:

Curtis, do you take Melissa to be your wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until death do you part?

(Curtis responds: “I do.”)

Officiant to Melissa:

Melissa, do you take Curtis to be your wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until death do you part?

(Pathy responds: “I do.”)

Exchange of Rings

Officiant:

This couple has chosen rings as a symbol of their commitment and love to each other. The wedding ring is a symbol of an unbroken circle of love, signifying the vows you have made today.

Officiant to Curtis:

Place this ring on Melissa’s finger and repeat after me:

“With this ring, I thee wed, and with all that I am and all that I have, I honor you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.”

(Domingo places the ring on Melissa’s finger.)

Officiant to Melissa:

Place this ring on Curtis’ finger and repeat after me:

“With this ring, I thee wed, and with all that I am and all that I have, I honor you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” (Melissa places the ring on Curtis finger)

Pronouncement of Marriage

Officiant:

Curtis and Melissa, having made your vows before God and these witnesses, and by the authority vested in me as a minister of the gospel, I now pronounce you husband and wife.

Curtis, you may kiss your bride.

Closing Blessing

Officiant:

Let us pray and ask God to bless this union.

Heavenly Father, we thank You for this joyous occasion and for the union of Curtis and Melissa. Bless their marriage with love, faith, and grace. May their home be filled with laughter, their hearts with compassion, and their lives with Your peace. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Presentation of the Couple

Officiant:

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my great honor to introduce to you for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis and Melissa Guzman!

(The couple exits as music plays, and the celebration begins.)