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The Wedding of
XXX
and
YYY
October 9, 2005
Nothing is worth more
than this day
__Goethe
THE WEDDING OF
XXX
and
YYY
October 9, 2005
Nothing is worth more than this day
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Christian Marriage
The deep
love of a man and a woman that is expressed in marriage is the most perfect
union that we know in this world.
It is the most profound “I Do” that two persons may speak to each other.
It is a complete union of life and love- an intermingling of two lives that
now become one.
The marriage union we will witness today is a sacred event. This sacred
union is our prayer to God to receive this gift of love, to bless it and
perfect it through His Holy Spirit so that this marriage may be a living
witness to the love of Christ for his Church.
This marriage speaks of the promise of God’s Presence - the presences that
raises this marriage to a new and higher level and reveals the true meaning
of Christian love.
The various symbols used in this ceremony today present this meaning to us:
Symbol of the Procession: The bride and groom are led into church, just as
their own union they are led into a deep relationship in a life centered in
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of the Wedding Ring: The wedding ring is a symbol of the exclusive
commitment of this couple. It is a circle without beginning or end and
expresses the eternal love to which we are called - a love that finds
its model in Jesus Christ.
How They Met
Six years ago, XXX and YYY met while
working together in the blistering heat collecting the admission fee for
a church function. They were both cordial to one another and shared a
few laughs. As a result of the event, XXX and YYY became
acquaintances and shared jokes in passing, mostly about each other’s
fancy shoes.
A mutual friend, Loreene Neal, an earthly angel, vehemently attempted to
make a ‘love connection’ between the two. She would often drop little
hints to XXX and YYY about what a wonderful couple they would be.
Her famous line was ‘he loves fancy shoes and so do you, it’s a match
made in heaven.’
Finally, one Sunday morning after worship, she cornered XXX and YYY,
and with her angelic smile suggested or should we say demanded that XXX
take YYY to brunch. In true XXX fashion, he responded with a curt
remark, but obediently, yet reluctantly escorted YYY to brunch. That
Sunday, XXX and YYY shared a blissful brunch together at XXX
favorite local restaurant, unaware of the inevitable connection that was
about to form.
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About an hour into the date, in true XXX fashion, she was scheduled
to be somewhere else within minutes. Not to be rude and cut the date so
abruptly, XXX extended an invitation for YYY to join her at her
next appointment; a visit with a realtor to scope out a potential
property. Upon arriving to the house (which was a total flop), the
realtor greeted Xxx, then extended his hand and greeted Ilan, ‘nice
to meet you Mr. Xxx.’ From that moment on, Xxx and Ilan (aka Mr.
Xxx) began to forge a relationship that would be strongly rooted in
loyalty, trust, and understanding.
Since that first date, there has been many special moments shared in
that same restaurant, numerous visits with realtors, and many greetings
extended to Ilan as Mr. Xxx. This October, Xxx and Ilan will
officially become Mr. and Mrs.Xxx, Oops! that’s Mr.and Mrs. xxx!
Loreene has gone home to be with the Lord, but we dedicate this ceremony
to her memory and her determination to connect two separate souls that
will now lead life as one soul and one being.
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The Wedding Ceremony
Officiant: Rev. Dr. David L. Kelley, II
Welcome
Prayer
Candlelight Memoriam
Processional
Bridal March
Wedding Message
Recitation of Vows
Exchange of rings
Recessional
Reception Immediately following
At West Side Loft
336 37th Street in Manhattan, 6thfloor
(Public Parking Available )
Our Parents
Parents of the Bride
Ms. XXXX
Mr. YYYY
Parents of the Groom
Mrs. XXX
The Late Mr.
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Bridal Party
Maid of Honor
XXX
Best Man
XXX
Hostesses
XXXX
YYYY
Candlelight Memoriam:
In the spirit of remembrance, we light
the candles to honor our friends and family who have passed over and
dwell with our Creator. Their presence is invoked, as we ask that they
be with us in our thoughts. Each person lighting a candle has a personal
connection to those we are honoring.
Oris xxx
In remembrance of
Horace’sGrandparents
XXX
In remembrance of
Xxx’s Grandparents
XXX
In remembrance of XXX
Jourdan Archer-Sizemore |
In remembrance of Ron Archer-Sizemore
Alexis Neal
In remembrance of Loreene Neal
Dominique Glover
In remember of Our Friends and Family
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Horace Ilan xxx
In remembrance of Horace
xxx and
Dawn xxx
Our Heritage
In nearly all African cultures, the
wedding contained much symbolism involving the bringing together of two
families. African weddings are a family affair and involve combining of
two lives, two families, and two communities. In true essence of our
heritage, we will impart several rituals throughout the ceremony to
acknowledge our true lineage.
Tasting of the Four Elements
The bride and groom taste four flavors
that represent different elements within a relationship. By tasting each
of the flavors, the couple symbolically demonstrated that they would be
able to get through the hard times in life, and in the end, enjoy the
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Each
spice represents an element of life:
(1) lemon juice for sorrow,
(2) vinegar for bitterness,
(3) cayenne pepper for passion,
(4) honey for sweetness.
Tying The Knot
The bride and groom is literally and
symbolically bound together at the wrists during the ceremony. A sash of
kente cloth will bind the couple together.
An Illustration of
How A Man and Woman
complement each other:
“He is thought - She is language.
He is Law - She is prudence.
He is reason - She is sense.
He is right - She is duty.
He is author - She is work.
He is patience - She is Peace.
He is will - She is action.
He is mercy - She is gift.
He melody - She is note.
He is fuel - She is fire.
He is sun - She is glory.
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He is space - She is orbit.
He is
wind - She is motion.
He is ocean -
She is shore.
He is day - She is night.
He is
lamp - She is light.
He is owner -
She is wealth.
He is
music - She is rhyme.
He is
justice - She is truth.
He is channel
- She is stream.
He is
flagstaff - She is flag.
He is
strength - She is beauty.
He is body - She is soul.”
A Special Thank You
To our loving parents, we thank you for
your unyielding love and support throughout our lives and this
courtship. Your unconditional love for us has demonstrated how we should
love each and our family. Your uncompromising faith in God has taught us
that all things are possible if we believe. Your tenacity has taught us
how to stay steadfast in prayer as we endure tough times. Your gentle
smiles and hugs of reassurance have taught us the act of love. Your
humor has taught us to enjoy life and its many pleasures and
uncertainties. Your tears have taught us how to express our inner
feelings, while leaning on God for healing.
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We honor you and admire you, for without you this day would not have
been possible.
A
special thank you to the staff of A Perfect Guest Event Planner Services
for making our dream a reality.
To
Our Guest
We
thank you, each and every one, for joining us this evening. You have
added to our happiness in a very special way. As the years shall come
and go our dreams will give us pleasure and bring you back to us again
in memories to treasure.
With love,
XXX and YYY
October 9, 2005
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