Mattie & Braydon

Call to Worship:

We are gathered here to worship God and to witness the marriage vows of Mattie Whittinghill & Braydon Satterfield.

Giving of the Bride:

Pastor: Who will give this woman to be married to this man?

Father: Her mother and I.

You may be seated.

Invocation:

Living, Triune God. May this ceremony be pleasing in Your sight and bring to us Your blessing. Amen.

Charge:

Dearly beloved, we are gathered together in the sight of God to join together this man and woman in holy matrimony. It is an honorable estate, instituted of God, signifying unto us the mystical union that is between Christ and His church, that holy estate Christ adorned and beautified with His presence and first miracle in Cana of Galilee. It is commended in the Scriptures to be honorable among all, and therefore is not by any to be entered into lightly, but reverently, and in the fear of God. Into this holy estate these two persons present come now to be joined.

Homily:

When Jesus was asked “Which command is the most important of all?” In Mark 12:30-31 Jesus answered that question by saying:

Mark 12:30–31 CSB

30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. 31 The second is, Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other command greater than these.”

Now, you are not only neighbors but you are husband and wife according to scripture there is no earthly relationship more important.

So knowing that the two of you love each other. Follow the words of Christ and if you want to love your spouse better. Love God better. Love your spouse with everything in you and you can do that better and better everyday that you love God with everything in you.

Declaration of Intent:

We will now give the rings.

Bless, O Lord, these rings that as Braydon and Mattie wear them they may abide in Your peace and continue in Your favor, unto their life’s end, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Do you Braydon take Mattie to be your wedded wife? Will you honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, for better or for worse, in sadness and in joy, to have, to love and to cherish forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her, till death do you part?

Do you Mattie take Braydon to be your wedded wife? Will you honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, for better or for worse, in sadness and in joy, to have, to love and to cherish forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her, till death do you part?

Branding

Pronouncement:

For as much as Braydon and Mattie have consented together in holy wedlock, and have witnessed the same before God and these family and friends, and in so doing have given and pledged their vows to each other, and have declared the same by the giving and receiving of rings, I pronounce them man and wife together, in the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Kiss:

Braydon, you may now kiss your bride!

Presentation:

I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Braydon Satterfield!

Signing of the License:

One witness for each bride and groom. Some have photograph of the signing. The minister is responsible to sign the license as well and to ensure that it is delivered to the proper civil authorities for recording. Be sure to read the specific instructions.