Preamble
Good afternoon y ¡Bienvenidos!
Nicole and Jose have expressed their desire for everyone to be fully present for this very special day, so I ask you to please silence your cellular devices at this time. Feel free to take pictures, but please refrain from standing or reaching your devices into the aisle.
Se les invita a que tomen fotos, pero por favor les pido que silencien sus teléfonos celulares.
And now without further delay we will begin!
¡Comencemos!
Opening Words
Welcome everyone! What a blessing it is to be here today with Nicole and Jose, in the presence of those closest to them, to celebrate the beginning of what we know will be an extraordinary marriage.
Reunidos hoy para compartir este momento tan especial, juntémonos a desearle muchas bendiciones a la unión de Nicole y José. Por medio de su amor, el esposo y la esposa se entregan uno al otro prometiéndose cuidado mutuo y amor sin condiciones.
Marriage is a journey not a destination. It is more than any one single event or promise. It is a series of decisions made every day which demonstrate continued care and concern for the one whom they love most in this world.
Un matrimonio fuerte es creado, y después nutrido. Es esencial poner las necesidades del otro antes de las suyas; expresar el aprecio que le tienes al amor que comparten y siempre demostrar gratitud.
The celebration of a marriage has always been about family and community. And, although your love has been strong for some time now, there is something special about making your promises of love and faithfulness in the presence of those who mean most to you in this world. Marriage is a promise to all the people who love you that you will always be cared for.
El apoyo de familia y comunidad es esencial para asegurar un matrimonio fuerte. Por esa razón, es importante que sus seres más queridos, los que han sido testigos de la evolución de esta relación, también presienten las promesas de amor y fidelidad que se harán Nicole y José hoy día.
Welcoming of the Guests
It is not often enough in today’s world when we are given the opportunity to gather all those who mean the most to us in one place. Therefore, Nicole and Jose would like to thank all of you for taking the time and making the journey to be here today to ensure they are surrounded by the love of family and friends as they make their marriage vows.
No hay palabras de agradecimiento que puedan manifestar Nicole y José al saber que todos ustedes están presentes por ninguna otra razón que para expresar el amor que sienten por ellos. Ustedes son su familia y amistades más cercanos, y a quienes ellos aman más en este mundo.
Nicole and Jose, when everyone arrived here today, they came as individual members of separate and distinct families. Yet after your vows, the words you are about to speak have the power to fundamentally change the nature of the relationships between those you call family and friends.
Nicole y José, el amor que los une es tan poderoso, que en el momento en que ustedes compartan su primer beso como marido y mujer, sus distintas familias también se unirán siendo parte de una familia unida por tu amor por ellos y el amor de ellos por ustedes.
Vows
Nicole and Jose have chosen to write their own vows.
Jose, please tell Nicole what is in your heart?
Jose speaks his heart
Nicole, please tell Jose what is in your heart?
Nicole speaks her heart
Ring Vows
Nicole and Jose, these bands are the outward and visible sign of the inward, invisible bond which already unites your two hearts in love: unbroken circles and symbols of eternity with neither end, nor beginning.
Nicole y José, de hoy en adelante, cada uno de los dos llevarán estos anillos como signo de que donde quiera que estén, hay alguien en este mundo que te ama mas que nadie y que siempre estará a tu lado.
May these rings forever shine as a symbol of enduring strength and beauty in a sometimes fragile world.
Jose, please place the ring on Nicole’s finger and repeat after me:
I, Jose, take you, Nicole, to be my wife. I give this ring to you as a symbol of my love, my faith in our strength together, and my promise to learn and grow with you.
Nicole, please place the ring on Jose’s finger and repeat after me:
I, Nicole, take you, Jose, to be my husband. I give this ring to you as a symbol of my love, my faith in our strength together, and my promise to learn and grow with you.
Pronouncement
Nicole and Jose, today you have pledged your love will always be the most important part of your lives. May your lives together be blessed with prosperity and good health.
Que siempre compartan una comunicación honesta. Que siempre respeten el individualismo de cada uno, pero que siempre se mantengan unidos apoyándose uno al otro.
Now that you have made your vows and promises of love and faithfulness before God and these witnesses, having once again exchanged rings of commitment as a testimony to that love, it is my honor and privilege to pronounce you husband and wife!
You may kiss your beautiful Bride!
