Steven and Ashley at the Cincinnati Club
This weekend I performed a wedding at the Cincinnati Club. The Cincinnati Club is a very old institution in Cincinnati dating back to the 19th century. The rooms are opulent and the service is exceptional.
The Bride and Groom, Steven and Ashley, looked great in the full wedding regalia - she in a beautiful strapless gown that sparkles like stars in the sky. He in a pin stripe tuxedo with white shirt and black vest. They were truly a wonderful couple and the photos will look great.
They had the cutest Flower Girl as well. She is about 2 or 3 years old, dressed in a mini wedding dress of white, and she tossed flower petals on the aisle for the Bride to walk on. She ran out of petals half way down but still acted like she was throwing them on the floor. She was SO CUTE!!!
Steven and Ashley decided on a somewhat different ring ceremony and I have included their entire ceremony for you to see.
Thanks for looking and God Bless………..Rev. BB
Ceremony of Steven And Ashley
Mother - Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Processional - Pachalbel in Canon D
Bride Entry - Wedding March
Hello and welcome to all
As we begin the wedding ceremony
Of Steven and Ashley.
We are gathered
in the sight God and these
witnesses to join this couple
In holy Matrimony
We are all very happy for you
and thank you for including us to
celebrate with you today.
Intent
I have a question for you both,
and I ask that you answer it is.
Steven and Ashley
-
Is it your intention that come here
freely and with out reservation to be joined
As Husband and Wife???
It is
Message
Today is the one day in your lives that you will look on and remember with fondness and love. This is the day that truly begins the rest of your lives.
This is a day full of excitement with beautiful clothing, flowers and delicious food and drink - but none of that really matters when you think about the real reason we are all gathered here today. We are gathered here to celebrate the joining of two very special individuals in the most sacred of unions. Joining two very separate lives into one life long partnership.
Steven and Ashley nothing is easier than saying words and nothing is harder than living them day after day after day. What you promise today, must be renewed and decided again tomorrow, and tomorrow after that and the tomorrow after that.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
To make this relationship work, therefore, takes more than love. It takes trust, to know in your hearts that you want only the best for each other. It takes dedication, to stay open to one another, to learn and grow, even when it is difficult to do so. It takes faith, to go forward together without knowing what the future holds for you both. While love is our natural state of being, these other qualities are not as easy to come by. They are not a destination, but a journey.
You have chosen each other to be with the rest of your lives. You have each chosen the one person in the whole world who makes you the happiest. The one person in the world that you will grow with - in the good times and in the not so good times. You have chosen this one person to be your life long best friend, your lifelong confidant- the one person who will know all of the secrets of your heart and soul. You have chosen the one person that you will grow old with, You have chosen your one true love.
Reading:
Love is patient and kind, it is not jealous or conceited or proud, love is not ill mannered or selfish or irritable, love does not keep a record of wrongs, love is not happy with evil, but it is happy with the truth. Love never gives up, and it’s faith, hope and patience never fail.
Vows
When you are sad, You each will dry the other’s tears.
When you are scared, You will comfort the other’s fears,
When you are worried, You will give each other hope,
When you are confused, You will help each other cope,
And when you are lost and cannot see the light,
You will each be the other’s
beacon ever so bright.
This you will pledge to the end
Because you are in love and best friends.
VOWS
Steven, do you take Ashley, to be your lawfully wedded (wife), to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, and be faithful to, as long as you both shall live?
Bride/Groom: I do
Ashley , do you take Steven, to be your lawfully wedded Husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, and be faithful to, as long as you both shall live?
Bride/Groom: I do
RING CEREMONY
The wedding ring is the outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual bond, which unites two loyal hearts in endless love. It is a seal of the vows Steven and Ashley have made to one another.
Bless O God these rings that Ashley and Steven, who give them, and who wear them, may ever abide in thy peace. Living together in unity, love, and happiness for the rest of their lives.
(Reverend): Steven what symbol do you have as a pledge of these vows? (Best Man holds out the ring, which the Groom takes)
(Reverend): As you place this ring, a visible sign of your commitment in marriage, on the third finger of Ashley’s left hand, repeat after me:
Ashley, I promise to take/ you as my only love from this day forward, to stand by your side, to listen when you speak, to comfort you when you cry, and to join your laughter with my own. Take this ring, and be my wife. We will wear these rings, and the world will know that I am yours, and you are mine.
(Minister): Ashley what symbol do you have as a pledge of these vows? (Maid of Honor holds out the ring, which the Bride takes)
(Minister): As you place this ring, a visible sign of your commitment in marriage, on the third finger of Steven’s left hand, repeat after me: Steven, I promise to take you as my only love from this day forward, to stand by your side, to listen when you speak, to comfort you when you cry, and to join your laughter with my own. Take this ring, and be my husband. We will wear these rings, and the world will know that I am yours, and you are mine.
Blessing
Father we ask your blessing on Steven and Ashley as they begin their lives together.
May this man and this woman be a blessing and comfort to each other, sharers of each their dreams, consoler to each others sorrows, helpers to each other in all life's vicissitudes. May they encourage each other in what ever they set out to achieve. May they trust each other, trust life, and be unafraid. May they love each other and offer love and support to those around them.
Amen
Pronouncement
Steven and Ashley, It is with great pleasure the by the power vested in me by the great state of Ohio, I now pronounce you HUSBAND and WIFE.
Ladies and Gentlemen
Mr. and Mrs. Steven and Ashley
You may kiss your bride!
The Bride and Groom, Steven and Ashley, looked great in the full wedding regalia - she in a beautiful strapless gown that sparkles like stars in the sky. He in a pin stripe tuxedo with white shirt and black vest. They were truly a wonderful couple and the photos will look great.
They had the cutest Flower Girl as well. She is about 2 or 3 years old, dressed in a mini wedding dress of white, and she tossed flower petals on the aisle for the Bride to walk on. She ran out of petals half way down but still acted like she was throwing them on the floor. She was SO CUTE!!!
Steven and Ashley decided on a somewhat different ring ceremony and I have included their entire ceremony for you to see.
Thanks for looking and God Bless………..Rev. BB
Ceremony of Steven And Ashley
Mother - Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Processional - Pachalbel in Canon D
Bride Entry - Wedding March
Hello and welcome to all
As we begin the wedding ceremony
Of Steven and Ashley.
We are gathered
in the sight God and these
witnesses to join this couple
In holy Matrimony
We are all very happy for you
and thank you for including us to
celebrate with you today.
Intent
I have a question for you both,
and I ask that you answer it is.
Steven and Ashley
-
Is it your intention that come here
freely and with out reservation to be joined
As Husband and Wife???
It is
Message
Today is the one day in your lives that you will look on and remember with fondness and love. This is the day that truly begins the rest of your lives.
This is a day full of excitement with beautiful clothing, flowers and delicious food and drink - but none of that really matters when you think about the real reason we are all gathered here today. We are gathered here to celebrate the joining of two very special individuals in the most sacred of unions. Joining two very separate lives into one life long partnership.
Steven and Ashley nothing is easier than saying words and nothing is harder than living them day after day after day. What you promise today, must be renewed and decided again tomorrow, and tomorrow after that and the tomorrow after that.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
To make this relationship work, therefore, takes more than love. It takes trust, to know in your hearts that you want only the best for each other. It takes dedication, to stay open to one another, to learn and grow, even when it is difficult to do so. It takes faith, to go forward together without knowing what the future holds for you both. While love is our natural state of being, these other qualities are not as easy to come by. They are not a destination, but a journey.
You have chosen each other to be with the rest of your lives. You have each chosen the one person in the whole world who makes you the happiest. The one person in the world that you will grow with - in the good times and in the not so good times. You have chosen this one person to be your life long best friend, your lifelong confidant- the one person who will know all of the secrets of your heart and soul. You have chosen the one person that you will grow old with, You have chosen your one true love.
Reading:
Love is patient and kind, it is not jealous or conceited or proud, love is not ill mannered or selfish or irritable, love does not keep a record of wrongs, love is not happy with evil, but it is happy with the truth. Love never gives up, and it’s faith, hope and patience never fail.
Vows
When you are sad, You each will dry the other’s tears.
When you are scared, You will comfort the other’s fears,
When you are worried, You will give each other hope,
When you are confused, You will help each other cope,
And when you are lost and cannot see the light,
You will each be the other’s
beacon ever so bright.
This you will pledge to the end
Because you are in love and best friends.
VOWS
Steven, do you take Ashley, to be your lawfully wedded (wife), to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, and be faithful to, as long as you both shall live?
Bride/Groom: I do
Ashley , do you take Steven, to be your lawfully wedded Husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, and be faithful to, as long as you both shall live?
Bride/Groom: I do
RING CEREMONY
The wedding ring is the outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual bond, which unites two loyal hearts in endless love. It is a seal of the vows Steven and Ashley have made to one another.
Bless O God these rings that Ashley and Steven, who give them, and who wear them, may ever abide in thy peace. Living together in unity, love, and happiness for the rest of their lives.
(Reverend): Steven what symbol do you have as a pledge of these vows? (Best Man holds out the ring, which the Groom takes)
(Reverend): As you place this ring, a visible sign of your commitment in marriage, on the third finger of Ashley’s left hand, repeat after me:
Ashley, I promise to take/ you as my only love from this day forward, to stand by your side, to listen when you speak, to comfort you when you cry, and to join your laughter with my own. Take this ring, and be my wife. We will wear these rings, and the world will know that I am yours, and you are mine.
(Minister): Ashley what symbol do you have as a pledge of these vows? (Maid of Honor holds out the ring, which the Bride takes)
(Minister): As you place this ring, a visible sign of your commitment in marriage, on the third finger of Steven’s left hand, repeat after me: Steven, I promise to take you as my only love from this day forward, to stand by your side, to listen when you speak, to comfort you when you cry, and to join your laughter with my own. Take this ring, and be my husband. We will wear these rings, and the world will know that I am yours, and you are mine.
Blessing
Father we ask your blessing on Steven and Ashley as they begin their lives together.
May this man and this woman be a blessing and comfort to each other, sharers of each their dreams, consoler to each others sorrows, helpers to each other in all life's vicissitudes. May they encourage each other in what ever they set out to achieve. May they trust each other, trust life, and be unafraid. May they love each other and offer love and support to those around them.
Amen
Pronouncement
Steven and Ashley, It is with great pleasure the by the power vested in me by the great state of Ohio, I now pronounce you HUSBAND and WIFE.
Ladies and Gentlemen
Mr. and Mrs. Steven and Ashley
You may kiss your bride!
posted by Rev. Ben Brauer, Minister Willow Wood Weddings | 5:43 PM
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