Procession
The DJ starts the procession music. The officiant steps up to the altar.
Blake walks down the aisle accompanied by his mother, she then sits in the audience.
The bridesmaids walk down the aisle in single file, then stand in the front starting on the outside.
The groomsmen and maid of honor walk down the aisle, then stand in front on the inside.
The flower girls and Kenzie’s mom walk down the aisle and then sit in the audience.
Please stand.
Kenzie walks down the aisle, escorted by her father.
Kenzie hands her bouquet to the maid of honor. Then joins hands with Blake at the altar.
Invocation
Please take your seats now. Bridesmaids, you may join the audience as well.
The bridesmaids sit in the audience. The groomsmen and maid of honor remain standing at the front.
This is a great moment to ensure your phones are set to silent and put away. The professional photographer will take it from here.
As our guests, you’re invited to sit back and enjoy this special moment with Blake and Kenzie.
Declaration of Intent
We’re gathered today to celebrate the union of Blake Donaldson and Kenzie Palmer.
In the words of Blane Howard:
I had it all planned
I knew what I’d say
My heart, it was racing
And my hands started to shake
But I took a deep breath and I said
I promise to love her with all that I have
The moment is here. Take a deep breath. You’ve come together here and now to promise to love each other with all that you have.
Your story started Thanksgiving of 2020 when Blake saw Kenzie for the first time and knew.
For Kenzie, you knew a month after meeting, when you heard Blake laugh and realized he embodied everything you had ever wanted in a partner.
The song Fall Into Me says it well.
The day that I met you
the world had just spit me out
On my way to the bottom
Sure I’d never be found
Then you saw me for me
Made me believe in myself
On the day that I met you
It all turned around
The road to each other was long and hard. Once you both stepped onto the path, it’s felt like a whirlwind.
Kenzie, you’ve described Blake as your knight in shining armor. But it was you who bravely let your guard down.
From your first date in September to your engagement four months later, you’ve built a forever home in each other.
Now, it’s time to make two paths one.
Vows and Ring Exchange
Do you, Blake, vow to love and honor Kenzie from this moment forward and through all your adventures ahead?
Blake: I do.
Blake, please place the ring on Kenzie’s finger and repeat after me.
With this ring, two become one.
Blake: With this ring, two become one.
Do you, Kenzie, vow to love and honor Blake from this moment forward and through all your adventures ahead?
Kenzie: I do.
Kenzie, please place the ring on Blake’s finger and repeat after me.
With this ring, two become one.
Kenzie: With this ring, two become one.
Pronouncement
The vows have been made. The rings exchanged. I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.
Officiant steps aside.
Bride and groom kiss.
It is my honor to introduce Mr. and Mrs. Donaldson.
Recession
The DJ starts the recession music.
The maid of honor hands the bride her wedding bouquet.
The newlyweds walk back down the aisle into the sunset.
The maid of honor and groomsmen follow.