“Anthony, Tina, Michelle, Samantha, Jerry, Leila and Thomas, being parents has always been one of the most important parts of your Mom and Dad’s lives. They are so proud of you and of all your accomplishments. Today they are making a promise to one another, a promise that no matter what may happen good or bad, that they will always be there for each other. This promise they make, it is also a promise to you. They love you with all their hearts, and no matter how old you get or where life takes you, they want you to know that that’s forever. Jerry will you make your family vow first?”

Jerry, the groom, repeats after officiant: “Peggy, I promise to be a good and faithful partner to you, and also a patient, loving father to Anthony, Tina, and Michelle, caring for and providing for them as my own. I promise to be their strength and their emotional support, loving them with all my heart forever.”

Peggy, the bride, repeats after officiant: “Jerry, I promise to be a good and faithful partner to you, and also a patient, loving mother to Samantha, Jerry, Leila and Thomas, caring for and providing for them as my own. I promise to be their strength and their emotional support, loving them with all my heart forever.”

“As an important part of a loving blended family, do you, Anthony, Tina, Michelle, Samantha, Jerry, Leila, and Thomas, promise to love and respect your parents and the lifetime commitment that they have made this day? Do you promise to support their relationship and this new family? Do you promise to accept the responsibility of being their children, and to do everything in your power to help this family to grow and thrive over time? If this is your intention please answer now, “We do.”

Children: “We Do.”