On Saturday March 10 2018 Briana married her longtime partner and BFF, JC. They pulled the wedding together in just 13 days and everything went so smoothly!
Approach
[Grandfather of
the bride walks Briana down aisle]
[Grandfather of
the bride hands off Briana to JC]
Introduction:
Siobhan
[To all]
Welcome family
and friends. Please be seated.
On behalf of Briana
and JC, we are so thankful you’re here to participate in this joyous occasion.
Some logistical items of note: the couple has a professional photographer here
to capture the best version of events, so please put away cell phones for now.
Following the
ceremony, the bride and groom will ask you to remain here for family photos.
[To bride and
groom]
Briana, at this
time, I’ll have you hand your bouquet to Maisie.
[BRIANA hands off
bouquet]
Reading: Siobhan
Briana and JC,
today you are surrounded by your loved ones, all of whom have made a journey,
some of great distances and some… not so much… to be here with you and witness
your wedding ceremony. Take a moment to look around you and let it all soak in.
Briana, you and I
have known each other for a while now. When I scheduled a two-week trip and needed
a house sitter, I reached out to our mutual best friend, Lindsey. Being a
single mom of several dogs and a cat, I insisted to Lindsey that not just
anyone would do; I needed someone exceedingly trustworthy. Lindsey said in no
uncertain terms that she would trust you with her life. You spent a couple
weeks in my home, caring for my pack, leaving my space and kids in better shape
than when you found them. Since then, you’ve proven yourself to be not only
trustworthy, but also (and more importantly) selfless, hilarious, generous,
small enough to fit in my pocket, and one of my best and favorite friends. I am
so honored to be your friend every day, and especially honored to be here with
you today.
And JC, as I’ve
gotten to know
you, I can see your big heart, great
sense of humor, willingness to learn how to meal prep and cook, and kind
demeanor are the perfect complement to Briana.
So let me tell
y'all a little story about what brings us together today. A while back, Briana
and JC both worked together here at Epic. Their paths crossed and, uniquely,
they put the brakes on before pursuing a romantic relationship with one
another. It turns out that timing really is everything.
They fell in
love. They fell in a unique and special kind of love that leads somewhere
meaningful.
Briana and JC, in
the time that you’ve known one another, you’ve begun building a fantastic life
together full of laughter and joy, quality time with family and friends, and
equally importantly quality time you invest simply in one another and in your
relationship.
Ultimately, your
commitment to grow with one another is the reason we’re here, for in marriage
we say, "I love you today," and also "I promise to love you for
every one of our tomorrows." This deep and meaningful love along with your
unwavering respect for one another will be the bedrock upon which you build
your future together.
Advising the
Couple: Siobhan
Briana and JC, in
the days ahead of you,
you will see
stormy times and calm times,
times of conflict
and times of joy.
Allow these
thoughts to be your guide:
Hold hands when
you argue.
Do your fair
share of chores.
Try new things
and visit new places together. Build new traditions together.
Continually
embrace the wisdom of compromise, for it is better to bend than break.
Always believe
the best of one another rather than the worst.
Remain
communicative, especially when something is hard to talk about.
Confide in and
trust your partner. Ask for help when you need it.
Remember that
true friendship is the basis for any lasting relationship.
Ask one another
out on dates. When you get asked out on that date, get excited. Go on the date.
Flirt with one another. Maybe play a little footsies.
And finally
during those stormy times ahead, remember this moment. Remember the depth of
love you feel for one another right now.
Reading
Would the <<PERSON>> please step forward to
share a reading.
[Guest reader(s) step forward]
>>Reading<<
[Guest reader(s) step back]
Thank you, that was beautiful.
Vows
Ring Exchange:
Siobhan
Briana and JC, I
remind you that marriage is a precious gift. It's a lifelong commitment as well
as a challenge to love one another more completely each and every day.
Just as the first
chapter of your relationship has been full of love and joy, so too may the
upcoming years bring you endless happiness.
May I please have
the rings?
[Best man hands
rings to Siobhan]
[GROOM hold Briana's
ring]
JC, please place
the ring on Briana's finger.
Do you, JC,
take Briana to be
your lawfully wedded wife;
and promise to
love and comfort her,
honor and cherish
her,
for all of your
days?
If so, say “I
do.”
JC: "I
do."
Briana, please
place the ring on JC's finger.
Do you, Briana,
take JC, to be
your lawfully wedded husband;
and promise to
love and comfort him,
honor and cherish
him,
for all of your
days?
If so, say “I
do.”
BRIANA: I do.
Pronouncement:
Siobhan
JC and Briana,
you have committed yourselves to each other in marriage by the exchanging of
vows and rings in the presence of your friends and family.
May you live
together in happiness from this day forward.
By the authority
vested in me by the state of Wisconsin, it is with great joy I now pronounce
you husband and wife.
JC, you may kiss
your wife!
[Kiss]
I now present Mr
and Mrs JC Schroeder!!!
