- Groomsmen usher parents down the aisle
- Groomsmen all line up at the front
- Brandon walks his mom to her seat, then joins groomsmen at front
- Nick walks his mom to her seat (?)
- Then I nod to DJ who cues the music
- Kids come down with flowers, then signs
- Bridesmaids begin to walk to front at medium pace, next one starting while first is half way
- Once bridesmaids are finished, barn doors close, music changes
- George escorts Mary up the aisle
- “Who Gives this bride to the groom?”
- Mary's dad: "Her mother and I."
Mary and Brandon want to welcome each of you to their special day. Today is a celebration, and a new starting point for both Mary and Brandon as they end their lives apart and join together as one in marriage.
In acknowledgment of this holy purpose, and of the power of this occasion, let us pray.
Dear God, One who gives us the longing for love and the capability of loving, we give thanks to You for Mary and Brandon, for their open hearts and willing spirits, and for the love that they embody here in our presence.
Be with them on this joyous occasion as two become one, and be with us, their witnesses, as we rejoice in what is said and witnessed here.
Njeri and SuperMary are now going to read a poem.
Mary Miruri will now read from the Scriptures.
[see message]
[add transitional remarks here]
Adressing Brandon I, Brandon, take you, Mary, to be my lawfully wedded wife. To have and to hold, from this day forward. For better and for worse. For richer, for poorer. In sickness, & in health. Until death do us part. According to God's holy law. And this is my solemn vow.
I promise to help shoulder our challenges for there is nothing we cannot face if we stand together.
I promise to cherish you and uphold your hopes and dreams and keep you safe at my side.
All that is mine is now yours. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love from this moment on for as long as we both shall life
Addressing Mary
[still need Mary's vows]
(no need to announce, just move aside)
Dr. Armstrong Cheggah and Rev. James Kinyanjui are going to come and offer a prayer of blessing over Mary and Brandon. Mary and Brandon would like to invite their parents, and any other pastors with us today to join them here to pray over them.
By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.
For the first time, I would like to present: Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton.
- DJ cues music
- Mary and Brandon dance off together
- Groomsmen and Bridesmaids dance off together
- Parents stand and leave
- "Thank you all for being part of Mary and Brandon's special day. At this time you are welcome to enjoy refreshments and hor'dourves in the barn while the wedding party gets their photographs taken. The reception will begin at 5:00."