Wedding

Greeting

We are gathered here today in the sight and presence of God and love ones, to join together Jermaine and TeAndrea in holy matrimony, which is commended of the Apostle Paul to be honorable among God and man;

Giving Of Bride

And believing that this couple understands the kind of lifetime love and commitment as taught in God’s Word, it is my privilege to ask: “Who gives this woman to be married to this man?”

Prayer

Heavenly Father! As we come into Your presence today with thanksgiving and praise. We bless You for the declaration of Your guidance in our lives. We praise You for the understanding that You be concerned about every part of our lives, We ask that you bless this special occasion on this day and bless Jermaine and TeAndrea as they come before You and their family to join their lives together In Jesus name, we pray. Amen!

Address them both…

It was in the quiet orchards of the Garden of Eden that God made man in His own image. But the Bible tells us that God saw that it was not good for man to be alone. So, with loving care He removed a bone from Adams side from which to fashion Eve. And God brought Eve to Adam…just like God brought Jermaine to you TeAndrea. The Scriptures suggest that God specifically made Adam for Eve, and Eve for Adam Jermaine and TeAndrea, you have both affirmed that you believe God specifically purposed you to share life together. It is important for the both of you to learn something about receiving each other by observing the way God ordained it. God did not use a bone from Adams foot to suggest he should “lord it over” his wife. God did not take a bone from Adams head to suggest that Eve should “lord it over” her husband. God chose to use one of Adams ribs…suggesting that Eve was created to share life at Adams side and close to his heart. Also, since Adam was created first, it is suggested that God intends for man to initiate spiritual leadership in the home.

With that being said…

Addressing the man:

Jermaine, do you accept TeAndrea as equal to you as a person? Do you find in her the qualities that you respect, admire, and share that you believe you cannot live without for a lifetime? Do you intend to give freely to her and receive freely from her? Do you receive TeAndrea now to be your wife and do you promise to develop this relationship during your marriage?

(Man answers: “I do”, “Yes,” or “I will”)

Addressing the woman:

TeAndrea, do you accept Jermaine as an equal to you as a person? Do you find in him the qualities that you respect, admire, and share that you believe you cannot live without for a lifetime? Do you intend to give freely to him and receive freely from him? Do you receive Jermaine now to be your husband and do you promise to develop this relationship during your marriage. (Woman answers: “I do,” “Yes,” or “I will.”)

Exchange of Wedding Vows/ Blessing and Giving of Rings

(Couple turns and faces one another, while holding hands)

(Take ring and give to groom)

Man repeat after me:

I, Jermaine Brinson . . . With this ring . . . I give to you . . . as a token of my love . . . take you TeAndrea Brown. . . as my lawful wife . . . to walk beside me . . . when things are bad . . . I vow to you . . . my undying love . . . and constant faithfulness . . . All I have . . . or hope to have . . . I give to you . . . as my life partner . . . I vow to you my help . . . my support . . . my love . . .and my prayers . . . I vow to remain faithfully you. . . until death separates us . . . I ask God’s help . . . in keeping this vow . . . in the name of the Father…and of the Son…and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

(Take ring and give to bride)

Woman repeat after me

From Me to Them

I, TeAndrea Brown . . . With this ring . . . I give to you . . . as a token of my love . . . take you Jermaine Brinson . . . as my lawful wife . . . to walk beside me . . . when things are bad . . . I vow to you . . . my undying love . . . and constant faithfulness . . . All I have . . . or hope to have . . . I give to you . . . as my life partner . . . I vow to you my help . . . my support . . . my love . . .and my prayers . . . I vow to remain faithfully you. . . until death separates us . . . I ask God’s help . . . in keeping this vow . . . in the name of the Father…and of the Son…and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Jermaine and TeAndrea, I want you to know that love is a word that contains so much impact. Love gives, and because love gives, its most important goal is to make the other person happy. In other words…you can give without loving someone…BUT you cannot love someone without giving.

But the Apostle Paul’s said it best in…

1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 13 (NLT) - Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. 6 It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. 7 Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance…13 Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.”

PRAYER – Blessing of Marriage – Diane Riley

Heavenly Father! The Giver of life and love, time and eternity. We come to You in the Mighty name of Jesus! Thanking You for keeping us and loving us. I ask You to bring Jermaine and TeAndrea, …earthly love to You. Teach them to know Your loving way, that their love may be like Yours for each other. As their love grows in Your image, grant them the grace, wisdom and compassion to show one another Your love.

Heavenly Father, bless, preserve, and keep them.

In the name of Jesus Christ, the highest expression of Your love for us…Amen!!

The Pronouncement of Marriage

Jermaine and TeAndrea,…you have had pre-marital counseling… you have exchanged vows…and you have given each other rings as symbols of your commitment to Christian marriage. So this gives me the honor and privilege, as an ordained minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to pronounce that from this day forward, in the sight of God and man, you are now husband and wife. What God has joined together, let no man put apart . God bless you.

Jermaine, you may kiss your bride and now, your wife!!

The Presentation of the bride and groom

Couple turns and face congregation:

NOW . . . I am so HAPPY and PROUD . . . to introduce you to . . . Mr. and Mrs. Jermaine Brinson!!!!!