Nebraska Wedding Officiants     

Today the two of you have come to the fulfillment of a momentous decision. And that is what love truly is: not merely an emotion or an infatuation, but a decision to look deep within another’s heart, and bond with that person, knowing that your partner’s strengths will make up for your weaknesses and the other’s weaknesses will be complemented by your strengths. Whether your eyes met across a crowded room and you felt that indescribable spark or you’ve known each other for years and been friends, at some point the two of you made the deliberate decision that what you had wasn’t fleeting, wasn’t ephemeral, but was the foundation of something long-lasting: a lifetime of love and companionship. I’m sure that your decision was not made lightly, and I rejoice with you as you announce and proclaim to your friends and family your decision to love and commit to each other for a lifetime.

Jane and John, Please face each other and take each other’s hands.

These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and always.

These are the hands that will work along side yours as together you build your future.

These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no other.

These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief temporarily comes your way.

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 tenderly hold your children.

These are the hands that will give you support and encouragement to chase down your dreams.

These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times.

These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it.

These are the hands that will lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into eyes that are filled with overwhelming love for you.

And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon the fields.

May the light of friendship guide your paths together.
May the laughter of children grace the halls of your home.
May the joy of living for one another trip a smile from your lips, a twinkle from your eye.
And when eternity beckons,
at the end of a life heaped high with love,
May the good Lord embrace you
with the arms that have nurtured you
the whole length of your joy-filled days.

El matrimonio es un regalo de Dios, un milagro.

Es una oportunidad de sentir la alegría de cuidar a alguien que te cuida a ti, de ser desafiado hacia el crecimiento pero nutrido suavemente, de amar profundamente y recibirlo a cambio.

Se trata de confianza, amistad y tener una pareja para compartir todo lo que la vida tiene para ofrecer.

Es un compromiso de participar en un proceso de evolución mutua, comprensión y perdón. De hecho, es una unión sagrada que debe ser tratada con reverencia.

El matrimonio no es un lugar para esconderse del mundo.

Es un lugar seguro para crecer y volverse más sabio.

Es un lugar para evolucionar hacia mejores personas; para que puedan salir al mundo y marcar la diferencia al difundir la alegría y la sabiduría que han encontrado entre ustedes. En este matrimonio crecerás para estar más llena