𝗔𝗟𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 || 𝘿𝙀𝙍𝙀𝙆 𝙏𝙍𝙀𝙉𝘿𝙕

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"Good evening everyone!" The officiant spoke.
"From this place,we take ourselves out of the usual routines of daily living to witness a unique moment in the lives of Derek and y/n. Today they join their lives in the union of marriage.
To all their guests, they are happy to share this moment with you. They have known most of you for many years. You watched them grow up, you went to school with them, or you worked with them. Because you are the ones who have supported them and known them so well, it is only fitting that you are the ones to share this once-in-a-lifetime moment with them.
Y/n and Derek are pleased to have their parents in the front row...close to them for the ceremony.
Y/n thanks her mother in law for providing her with every opportunity possible and being the best mother anyone could ask for.
Derek appreciates all the love and support his parents gave him over the years.
A wedding day is often a day when couples miss family members no longer with them. For y/n and Derek, there are family members whose memories they hold dear." He smiled and continued. "And so it is that Y/N and Derek present themselves to be married today...surrounded by the people they love the most.
As Y/n and Derek prepared for the ceremony part of this wedding celebration, they reflected on what it is that they love about each other. And this was was the easiest part of planning this wedding!

We come now to the words y/n and Derek want to hear the most today...the words that take them across the threshold from being engaged to being married." He nodded at us and I smiled.
"A marriage, as most of us understand it, is a voluntary and full commitment. It is made in the deepest sense to the exclusion of all others, and it is entered into with the desire and hope that it will last for life.
Before you declare your vows to one another, I want to hear you confirm that it is indeed your intention to be married today.
Derek do you come here freely and without reservation to give yourself to y/n in marriage? If so, answer 'I do.' "

Derek smiled nervously taking ahold of my hand "I do"

"Y/n do you come here freely and without reservation to give yourself to Derek in marriage? If so, answer "I do."

"I do."

The officiant smiled, " Y/N and Derek, having heard that it is your intention to be married to each other, I now ask you to declare your marriage vows.
Please face each other and hold hands.
Groom, please repeat after me...
I, Derek Borgen take you, Y/n Morris to be my wife.
I will share my life with yours,
and build our dreams together,
Support you through times of trouble, and rejoice with you in times of happiness.
I promise to give you respect, love and loyalty.
This commitment is made in love,
kept in faith, lived in hope,
and made new every day of our lives." He told my husband as he repeated after him.
Bride, please repeat after me...
I, Y/n Morris, take you, Derek Borgen, to be my husband.
I will share my life with yours,
Build our dreams together,
Support you through times of trouble, and rejoice with you in times of happiness.
I promise to give you respect, love and loyalty.
This commitment is made in love,
kept in faith, lived in hope,
and made new every day of our lives." I repeated it.
Everyone clapped.

"Your wedding ring are the outward and visible sign of the inward and invisible bond which already unites you two hearts in love.
Groom, place the ring on Bride's finger and repeat after me....
'I give you this ring.
Wear it with love and joy.
As this ring has no end,
My love is also forever.' "

I did as he told me "I give you this ring.
Wear it with love and joy.
As this ring has no end,
My love is also forever"

"Bride, place the ring on Groom's finger and repeat after me....
I give you this ring.
Wear it with love and joy.
As this ring has no end,
My love is also forever.
May the wedding rings you exchanged today remind you always that you are surrounded by enduring love." Derek repeated too.

"Everyone has advice for newlyweds. Y/N and Derek, I offer these good wishes to you on this special day.
May your life together be blessed with prosperity and good health. May you always share open and honest communication between each other. May you respect each other's individual talents and gifts and give full support to each other's professional and personal pursuits.
May you cherish the home and family you will create together. May all the years to come be filled with moments to celebrate and renew your love. May your love be a life-long source of excitement, contentment, affection, respect, and devotion for one another." The officiant smiled at us and a tear escaped my eye. My aunt was crying too.
I feel so happy right now and can't even believe it's happening!!

The last thing the officiant said was "And so now by the power vested in me, it is my honor and delight to declare you husband and wife. You may seal this declaration with a kiss." Derek smiled down at me before leaning and and kissing my lips softly. I smiled into the kiss and hugged him.

"I am pleased to present the newlyweds, Mrs. and Mr. Borgen!" He yelled and the day went on.

THE END