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Wedding Ceremony

October 10^th, 2010

4:30 PM- Renault Winery (The Vintage Room)

4:05 pm- Prelude Music Begins Playing (No lyrics in any music)
Piano of Miley Cyrus’ - When I Look At You (BY- Sunny Choi - International Piano Artist) (~3min)
Piano of Taylor Swift - Mine • BY-Sunny Choi - International Piano Artist(~2min)
Arioso (Sinfonia from Cantata No. 156) (~6mins)
Camille Saint-Saëns - The Swan(~2.5mins)
Air on a G String(~6mins)
Canon in D (~6mins)
Loop if Necessary

BY 4:10 PM- Kevin, Shawn, Jay, Bill, and Tiger should be at ceremony site seating guests and handing out programs (1 per couple)
@ 4:30 everyone should be at the back of the ceremony site ready to start the processional.

4:32 pm- Processional Music Begins (No lyrics in any music)
Music- Love Song meets Viva la Vida- by Jon Schmidt
1. Relph and Betty Mitchell (Grandparents of Groom)
2. Joan Schoenstein and Bill Hammell, III (Grandmother of Bride and Boyfriend of MOH)
3. Cathy Schoenstein and Anthony Minetti (Mother of Bride and Uncle of Bride)
4 Wendy, Bruce and Kevin Hennigar (Mother, Father and Groom)
5. Lindsey and Jason (Bridesmaid and Groomsmen)
6. Nicole and Shawn (Maid of Honor and Best Man)
7. Billy James Hammell, IV (Ring Bearer- Nephew of Bride) ((May walk down with Nicole and Shawn))

4:36 PM- Bridal Processional Begins (No lyrics in any music)
                Music- River Flows in you- by Yiruma
                Jessica and James walk down Aisle-
                @ end of aisle, Jim gives Jessica a Hug and Kiss, then shakes Kevin’s hand/gives hug then goes to seat

4:38 PM Introduction:

Welcome, and thank you all for being here. (Please be seated- if they aren’t already) Before we begin, Kevin and Jessica- please take a few breaths. Settle into the beauty of this moment, this occasion, and this place. Whenever you are worried or stressed in every day matters, may you recall this beautiful day, this joyous ceremony and the commitment of love that you shared here today, and give you the strength and wisdom you need to handle any challenge that comes your way.

The ceremony that the two of you have created is personally meaningful, and rings true to each of you. For many years to come you will remember this day; yet, beyond the fragrant flowers, beyond the carefully selected music, and beyond the albums filled with picturesque memories, you will remember the words said here today. You are joining together because of your love for each other, and because you are committed to sharing equally in both the highs and lows of the days to come.

Your wedding today is a first step on your new journey together. As you begin this chapter of your lives, remember, all of your yesterdays have led you to today, and your love will lead you into tomorrow.

It is a wonderful thing to look ahead and envision what your life will be like together. By and large, the most important part about marriage, the most important part of what you’re doing today, is the lifetime commitment you are making. You have chosen each other freely, joining with your partner through all of life’s seasons. You choose each other to share the many years of life- not just for today, but for all your tomorrows, and for all times- even those that are troubled and sad.

With full understanding of this, you have come here today to be joined as one in marriage.

4:41 pm Reading

Jessica and Kevin have taken a lot of time to ensure their wedding reflects who they are as a couple. They have spent years growing together, developing and maturing as individuals and as a couple. And throughout those years, they have come to realize how they define love in their relationship. With that, I ask that Kevin’s cousins- Andi and Lisa come up here for the reading.

READING- LOVE IS NOT TO POSSESS- JAMES KAVANAUGH

 (Andi and Lisa read and then take seats when finished.)

4:45 The Pledge
To Bruce and Wendy and James and Cathy, congratulations on the part you have played in raising a son and a daughter that you can be very proud of. They accept a very mature and meaningful task in taking on this marriage. On their behalf, and on behalf of all those gathered here, thank you. It is more than their lives that are joined here today; it is your lives as well. Although Kevin and Jessica have embarked on this marriage through personal choice, their marriage will be enriched by the families from which they come.

With this in mind, I ask you, James and Cathy, to take this man, Kevin, into your hearts, that he might live from this day as your son, for he is dear and beloved to Jessica and shall be so to you and your family. Do you?

Jessica's parents: "We do."

And of you, Bruce and Wendy, I ask that you take this woman, Jessica, into your hearts, that she might live from this day as your daughter, for she is dear and beloved to Kevin, and shall be so to you and your family. Do you?

Kevin’s parents: "We do."

Kevin and Jessica, do you promise to...

Trust, respect and celebrate each other?
Grow together by unselfishly encouraging, appreciating, nurturing and supporting each other?
Laugh, play and enjoy the simple pleasures together?
Help each other stay focused on what truly matters, and to value the small things in life?
Greet each other with a hug and a kiss?
Be there and comfort each other always?
Be faithful to each other?

Kevin and Jessica: “We do.”

Kevin and Jessica, may you pledge to each other to be loving friends and partners in marriage. To talk and to listen, to trust and appreciate one another; to respect and cherish each other's uniqueness, and to support, comfort, and strengthen each other through life's joys and sorrows. May you promise to share hopes, thoughts, and dreams as you build your lives together. May you make a home that is the place where you both want to be, the place you can’t wait to get to at the end of the day, forever filled with peace, happiness, and love, kindness and consideration.

4:48 Exchange of Vows:

Kevin and Jessica have written their own vows to each other, which they would like to share with you now. Kevin please say your vows now and when he is finished, Jessica please follow with your own.

Kevin Says His vows and cries :D

Jessica says her vows and cries.

4:51 Exchange of Rings:

This is the point in the ceremony when the officiant usually talks about the wedding bands being a perfect circle, having no beginning and no end. But we all know that these rings do have a beginning. Rock is dug up from the earth. Metal is liquefied in a furnace then the hot metal is poured into a mold, cooled, and then painstakingly polished. Something beautiful is made from raw elements.

Love is like that. It’s hot, dirty work. It comes from humble beginnings, made by imperfect beings. It’s the process of making something beautiful where there was once nothing at all. Each of you has made them even more special by being here in support of their union today, and they are now ready to give and accept that symbolism of love.

May I please have the rings?

Joe to Kevin-  Kevin, please repeat after me:  As a token and pledge of my faithful, abiding love, I offer you this ring.
Kevin-  As a token and pledge of my faithful, abiding love, I offer you this ring. (Kevin slides wring halfway on to Jessica’s Finger)

Joe to Jessica-  And Jessica, repeat after me, “I accept this ring as symbol of your love and commitment “
Jessica: I accept this ring as symbol of your love and commitment. (Jessica finishes sliding ring on to her finger)

Joe to Jessica- and In return, I offer you this ring as a token and pledge of my faithful, abiding love.
Jessica: In return, I offer you this ring as a token and pledge of my faithful, abiding love. (Jessica slides ring halfway onto Kevin’s finger)

Joe to Kevin- Kevin,  repeat after me, “I accept this ring as symbol of your love and commitment “
Kevin: I accept this ring as symbol of your love and commitment..( Kevin finishes sliding ring onto his finger)

4:53 Blessing of the Hands

Jessica, please hold Kevin’s hands palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and vibrant with love, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as he promises to passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.

These are the hands that will work alongside yours, as together you build your future, as you laugh and cry, as you share your innermost secrets and dreams.
These are the hands that will 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 engulfs your heart.
These are the hands that when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.
These are the hands that will gently and loving care for your children even though they are strong and calloused…

Now Kevin, please hold Jessica’s hands palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you.

These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as she promises to passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.

These are the hands that will one day, gently and loving care for your children
These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times, that will comfort you when you are sick, or console you when you are grieving.
These are the hands that when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.
These are the hands that will give you support as she encourages you to chase down your dreams

As their family and friends and as a part of being here today in support of this union, Kevin and Jessica are asking you to make a commitment as well. They ask that in your own way, to bless these hands that you see before you this day, so that they may always be held by one another. Give them the strength to hold on during the storms of stress and the dark of disillusionment. Keep them tender and gentle as they nurture each other in their wondrous love. We ask that when things get tough, that you be there for them to lend your own hands, heart, and minds, so that Kevin and Jessica may make it through both the darkest  and brightest of times, hand in hand, together.

4:55 Declaration of Marriage
Jessica and Kevin, in the presence of your family and friends who have joined you to share this moment of joy in your lives, you have declared your deep love and affection for each other. You have stated your wish to always be open to a deeper, richer friendship and partnership. You have formed your own union, based on respect and honor. Therefore, it is my joyful responsibility to officially acknowledge your union as "Husband and Wife". You may now seal your marriage with a kiss.

(We kiss, everyone claps!!)

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my privilege to present to you for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Kevin and Jessica Hennigar

4: 56 Recessional Begins
(Everyone claps again and we make our way down the aisle to some kick ass music :D )
Music- Love Song meets Viva la Vida- by Jon Schmidt (where you left off or at a good, upbeat point)

Immediately Following the ceremony (after Kevin and Jessica have had a minute to celebrate together!!) A group shot with all guests needs to be taken. Our photographer will utilize one of the outdoor tables to stand on to get a shot.

Following the shot…everyone else should enter cocktail hour (Wedding party (including grandparents) and ushers will stay with the bride and groom for portraits with Denise….and then go to cocktail hour when finished!