The Wedding Ceremony of

Angelique Eileen Marquis and Brent Alan Reeser

The Marriott at Hickory Ridge

Lisle, Illinois

 

May 28, 2004

6:00 p.m.


Prelude

 

Processional “Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring” Ludwig Van Beethoven

Bridal Processional “Canon In D”  Johann Pachelbel

 

Welcome

 

Greeting

P:  The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the Communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C:  And also with you.

P:  Let us pray.  Eternal God, our Creator and Redeemer, You brought great joy to the wedding in Cana long ago by the presence of Your Son Jesus. We ask that You bring joy to this wedding today. We pray that Jesus will be here to bless Angelique and Brent and that they will rejoice in all Your gifts as they begin their new life together.

C:  Amen.

1st Lesson   1 Corinthians 13

 

(Please stand for the Gospel reading)

 

P:  The holy gospel according to Matthew, the 7th chapter, beginning at the 24th verse.

C: Glory to You, O Lord!

 

“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.

 

P: This is the gospel of our Lord.

C:  Praise to You, O Christ!

 

Marriage Address       Rev. Jean Marie Duran

 

Marriage Litany   P:  The Lord, out of all goodness, created us male and female and gave us the gift of marriage. In the community found in marriage we can find great joy, but because of sin, the joy of marriage can often be overcast and the gift of family become a burden. But God continues to bless the marriage relationship with abundant and ever-present support so we can be sustained in our weariness and have our joy restored.

 

Angelique and Brent, if it is your intention to share with each other your joys and sorrows and all that the years will bring, with your promises, bind yourselves to each other as husband and wife, and ask God to give you the strength to keep your commitments to one another.

 

Marriage Vows

Exchange of Rings

Announcement of Union

P:  Angelique and Brent, by their promises before God, in the presence of this congregation, have bound themselves to one another as husband and wife.

C:  Blessed be the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever.

P:  Those whom God has joined together, let no one try to separate.

C:  Amen!

 

Unity Candle (special music “One Hand, One Heart” Stephen Sondheim )

 

Prayers

 

The Lord’s Prayer

P:  Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray.

C:  Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For  thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

 

Marriage Blessing

P:  May our God establish you and sustain you in your marriage , so that, you may find delight in each other and grow in holy love until your life’s end. May Christ be the solid foundation in your marriage so that together you will be able to stand through the storms of life that will come your way.  This we pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

C:  Amen.

 

Marriage Announcement

 

Recessional

 

Postlude

 

Wedding Participants

 

Maid of Honor: Jeannette Marquis

Bridesmaids:  Gerri Kerulis, Melissa Leitner, Julie Reeser, Veronica Snow

Flower girls:  Paige Reeser, Brianna Snow

Best Man: Dave Reeser

Groomsmen:  Chad Browning, Chris Gorman, John Kite, Brian Reeser, Todd Reeser

Ring Bearer:  Nate Reeser

Presiding Minister:  Rev. Jean Marie Duran

Reader:  Daniel Robbins  

Pianist: Katie Prom

Soloist:  Jeannette Marquis

 

 

Special Note from Brent and Angelique: “We would like to thank all of our family and friends for attending our wedding ceremony and thank you to our parents for their love and support. We look forward to sharing a lifetime of happiness with each other and with all of you.”