The sexy minister (that is you Noel Sky) mentioned he was ordained online and I remember an old friend had her dad become ordained because her father in law couldn't do the wedding on a Sunday. This sort of make me laugh inside only for the fact that it is easy to become ordained just online it also enticed me to form a new title and go for something that was unique just because.
So it was probably a busy day at work that I neglected and started clicking around, I found a site that had a giant button, "click here to become ordained." I laughed and clicked and asked me a couple questions then I think I got called somewhere at work and closed out. A month later I got a newsletter from the site the title read, "Dear Reverend Nelson," This was a great laugh out loud moment. I had a certificate and checked into it's legit-ness and sure enough, it was all good. In my laughter, I posted something on Facebook and my dear friend Michelle had asked me. I thought she was joking and I was going to say no, I'd hate to ruin someone's wedding.
The more I thought about it, I decided to invite my sexy minister friend out for dinner to get some information and advice. He was excited for me and was encouraging what an honor it was for me to be asked and this was a great moment for not only their lives but for mine. He was really helpful and insightful for non religious ceremonies. It gave me an idea since I am always fascinated with relationships, marriage and couples counseling that this could possibly fit into a new career change. Not saying performing weddings could be full time, but a small fraction as my wilderness therapy venture. I would love to take people backpacking, climb mountains, down rivers and get them married in remote places nature has to offer. I called Michelle and said of course, I would be honored. She told me her fiancé said I had to say God at least once and I said, "deal!"
Below is the wedding I wrote, overall the wedding went beautifully. I was excited however when I saw my friend walking down the aisle, I about lost my shit. I got overwhelmed with emotions and sounded nervous trying to get my stuff together. She had 4 people talk and it was a awesome small wedding. She has great style and I can't help but make a huge shout out to Kent's family. They are so awesome! It was fun to come together when old friends, make new friends, meet families and have a good time.
Wedding of Michelle and Kent
Pleasant Grove, Utah
May 3, 2013
-Music playing during seating, processions, unity, recession-
PROCESSION
Greeting to Bride and Father
"Who gives this woman to be married to this man?"
Introduction
On behalf of Michelle and Kent it is an honor and privilege to welcome everyone. Please be seated.
We give a special thanks to Ted and Kahala Wilson and Emery and Marbet Gigger for being such great parents all these years. You have watched Michelle and Kent grow and mature and finally arrive at this special moment in their lives. Thank you for all the love and support you showered on Michelle and Kent.
We are gathered here today to celebrate one of life's greatest moments, to give recognition to the worth and beauty of love, and to add our best wishes to the words which shall unite Michelle and Kent in marriage.
Marriage is a supreme sharing of experience, and an adventure in the most intimate of human relationships that one would not suspect walking into an In and Out Burger. Marriage is the joyous union of two people whose comradeship and mutual understanding have flowered in romance. Today Michelle and Kent proclaim their love and commitment to the world, and we gather here to rejoice, with and for them, in the new life they now undertake together.
Marriage will take 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. And 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 cooperative venture in every sense.
Readings
Michelle and Kent have asked 3 dear friends and a family member to add a few words for their ceremony. First will be best man, Matthew Smith, Michelle’s sister, Cherellye Wilson, friends Preston Nielson and Erica Unice.
The Challenge
Thank you. As we all have been invited here to witness this special day, let’s remember as family and friends we are called from this day forward to encourage Michelle and Kent, Love them, give them your support and guidance.
Michelle and Kent, I would challenge you both, remember to treat yourself and each other with respect, and remind yourself often of what brought you together today. Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness and kindness that your marriage deserves. When frustration and difficulty assail your marriage, as they do to every relationship at one time or another, focus on what still seems right between you, not only the part that seems wrong. And if each of you will take responsibility for the quality of your life together, it will be marked by abundance and joy.
Expression of Intent
I welcome those who are married among us to join hands with their partners, and to look into one-another's eyes to remember your commitment as Michelle and Kent proclaim theirs. Michelle and Kent, please join hands.
Michelle, do you come before this gathering to proclaim your love and devotion for Kent? Do you promise to affirm, respect, and care for him during times of joy and hardship? Do you commit yourself to share your feelings of happiness and sadness? Do you pledge to remain faithful?
Kent do you come before this gathering to proclaim your love and devotion for Michelle? Do you promise to affirm, respect, and care for her during times of joy and hardship? Do you commit yourself to share your feelings of happiness and sadness? Do you pledge to remain faithful?
Vows
You two have chosen to take this opportunity to express the deep feelings you hold in your heart for each other by writing your own vows. Too often we are embarrassed by our own feelings, as if the things that move us deeply, that touch our hearts, change our lives, should be somehow concealed in secrecy. But this is the most touching occasion of your life and you have chosen to be emotionally brave and advertise the love that brought you together.
Your vows are emotionally and spiritually binding; vows are love made tangible. They are the most sacred part of this important day.
Kent, will you turn towards Michelle and draw out your blueprint for the love you intent to sustain?
Michelle will turn towards Kent and draw out your blueprint for the love you intent to sustain?
Ring Exchange
These are the rings that both you, will wear for the rest of your lives, they express your love that you have for one another.
To Kent:
Kent, place ring on Michelle's finger and repeat after me:
I Kent, take you, Michelle to be my Wife- To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, in joy and sorrow and I promise all my love to you.
With this ring, I take you as my wife, for as long as we both shall live.
To Michelle:
Michelle, place ring on Kent 's finger and repeat after me:
I Michelle , take you, Kent to be my Husband. To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, in joy and sorrow and I promise all my love to you.
With this ring, I take you as my husband, for as long as we both shall live.
Affirmation of Love
Michelle and Kent as the two of you come into this marriage uniting you as husband and wife, and as you this day affirms your faith and love for one another, I would ask that you always remember to cherish each other as special and unique individuals, that you respect the thoughts, ideas and suggestions of one another. Be able to forgive, do not hold grudges, and live each day that you may share it together - as from this day forward you will be each other's home, comfort and refuge, your marriage strengthened by your love and respect for each other.
Pronouncement
Having heard your intent, and having seen the love that abides between you, it is my great joy and honor to pronounce that you are, in the eyes of God and State, Husband and Wife. Kent you may kiss your bride.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Mr and Mrs. Kent Gigger, partners in Love and in Life.
Go in peace, with love, light, and joy in your hearts.
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