twelve_piece's planning pics- ROR

[BillysBride]

OK girl, I am so thankful right now that I just now saw your dress because I'd have had yet another change in plans if I'd seen it earlier! LOVE your dress on you, LOVE your BM's dresses, LOVE your bouquets..both the ceremony and toss. Loving your guest book, the hanging orchids...just all of it. You've done a wonderfully beautiful job on everything and I know your hubby to be, and your guests will be so impressed to see it all come together in a few days.

God bless, and safe and happy travels to you and yours. You know I'll be waiting with baited breath to read your review post and see some pics as soon as you get back! Oh, and don't forget YOUR SETTING LOTION AND SPRITZ!!!!! hahahhaa

[1Love]

Everything look just wonderful! Have a great time, enjoy your day!

[Alyssa]

Congrats - everything looks so beautiful and is going to come together perfectly!! your gazebo is going to be AMAZING!!!

[bobbi-francis]

Originally Posted by twelve_piece

Attachments: photo scavenger hunt list that will be in the OOT bags, and tags for petal toss. Rose petals will be in organza bags with these tags at each seat for the ceremony. Sorry I don't have a pic, I'm not putting these together until i get there.

Ceremony:
Greeting & Opening prayer- Given by Minister
Blessing of the hands
Courtney, please face T.K. and hold his hands, palms up, so that you may see the gift that they are to you.

These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow and tears of joy. These are the hands that will comfort you in illness and hold you when fear or grief fills you. These are the hands that will give you support and celebrate with you in your accomplishments.

T.K., take a look at the position of your hands with Courtney’s and know that this is the last time that you will have the “upper hand.”

T.K., please hold Courtney’s hands, palms up, so that you may see the gift that they are to you.

These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, as she promises to passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times. They are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick or console you when you are grieving. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will give you support as she encourages you to fulfill your dreams.

Our prayer for you today is that both of you will use these hands to build a marriage where all your dreams come true.

Declaration of Intent
T.K. do you take this woman to be your wife, and do you pledge your faithfulness to her, in all love and honor, in all duty and service, in all faith and tenderness, to live with her, and cherish her, according to the ordinance of God, in the holy bond of marriage?

Courtney, do you take this man to be your husband, and do you pledge your faithfulness to him, in all love and honor, in all duty and service, in all faith and tenderness, to live with him, and cherish him, according to the ordinance of God, in the holy bond of marriage?

Asked to Congregation:
Will you bless this couple, encouraging them in Christ’s love, in faithful prayer and loving service, according to the ordinance of God, as a family of believers celebrating and sharing in His grace and love?

Exchange of Vows
Bride and Groom will share personal vows they have written.

Exchange of Rings- Repeat after minister
I give you this ring as my pledge
That I shall cherish you with all my heart and soul from this day forward
in the name of the Father; and of the Son; and of the Holy Spirit.

Engagement Ring
The engagement ring is a symbol of promise and intention. Now the intention is realized and the promise fulfilled. TK, please place the engagement ring on Courtney’s finger over her wedding band to symbolize that the love that brought you together will always protect and sustain your marriage.

Sand Ceremony
"Today, this relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand one, representing you Courtney and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, T.K., and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be. As these two containers of sand are poured into the third container, the individual containers of sand will no longer exist, but will be joined together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be."

Closing prayer/Benediction-Given by Minister

Declaration of Marriage
Having declared your love and commitment before God and these witnesses; having given each other rings symbolizing the purity and permanence of your commitment; by the authority vested in me as a minister of Jesus Christ, I declare Courtney and TK are now husband and wife according to the ordinance of God, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Whom God has joined together, let no man put asunder. Amen.

Presentation of the couple
Mr. and Mrs. T.K. Johnson

Recessional

I love this!!! i was actually wondering if we could tell the minister what to say...from where did you reference this

[beachbride08]

All your stuff looks great. I can't even begin to think of what my favorites are because I truly love everything. I love your bouquet, the flowers for the gazebo(which I may have to steal!), your dress, jewelry, literally everything! I hope you have a fabulous time!

[Lizz]

Wow! Everything looks so great! I can't believe it's your time already! Too funny about the 3 rings for FI...that's so cute. Have a wonderful time. I can't wait to hear all of the details. We'll miss you around here!

[Leia78]

Everything looks so fantastic Courtney. You are going to have an amazing time! I love your dress and your BM dresses!

[lovefreddy]

Everything looks wonderful! Have a great time!

[twinkletoes]

I must agree with everyone else and say that everything looks totally AMAZING! You have everything planned out so well and are really giving me the motivation I need to get in gear. I love your guestbook and the ceremony wording! I love everything!

Cant wait to see your pics :~)

Happy Travels

[Saraha]

WOW you have been one busy girl. Everything looks so amazing! Im so excited for you, I cant believe you leave in two days. Dont forget to tell us all about it and pist pictures.