Good afternoon and welcome everyone to this beautiful venue which brings back so many happy memories not only for Mark & Nicola but all of you gathered here today be family or friends. Some may already know me those who don’t my name is Jo I am a qualified Wedding Celebrant will presiding over ceremony giving helpful prompts when stand sit where appropriate if are able course. Nicky have asked an “unplugged ceremony” the photographs taken by their official photographer they capture best moments special day. sure that seen sign on easel at entrance into room clearly explains what unplugged means. sure brief we can respect wishes. But worry imagine there plenty (however want interpret special) embarrassing throughout Now make yourselves comfortable as wow guys in treat. Processional Ladies gentlemen please bride Nicola her flower men!!!! (Music changes “sexy it” 2 “flower men” walk down aisle before she does wearing bum bags filled with petals scatter down blowing throwing them guests until reach bottom aisle shake hands take seats). again “your song chosen” makes alone walks towards stops reaches his side then passes bouquet mum Linda sitting end front left row holds hand begins. 4 Ceremony Begins Today celebrate 10 wonderful years wedding bliss (Mark your cue say “absolutely”). also wish rededicate lives each other renewing vows. begin unique personal ceremony now time acknowledge some extremely important people missing today. Sadly both Mark’s Mum Dad Karen Kenny no longer us. Therefore placed rose seats should sitting ensure still included ceremony. Though terribly missed remain hearts today always. To ask next question reply “we do”. “Do friends families promise continue support marriage always?” ALL GUESTS REPLY “WE DO” Family loved ones because mean much fabulous couple. known since birth few from school etc maybe long suffice being signifies how spend day all. Each hopefully marriage fact aspects life. They need advice time friendship even just listening ear. However help guide couple through rest invaluable them. 5 The Love Story (written read Jo) met share details. So let school! No literally mind. So sorry hated roll tell LOVE STORY our couple Nicola!! As said taking school Thrybergh Comprehensive exact first met. In Nicola’s words “there was nothing romantic between us choice” haha – awwwwww poor Mark!!! When 3rd year Thrybergh unfortunately put stop anything remotely happening Mark. Time passed it married other yet anyway!!! had children each sons Alex Joe daughter Mollie son Louie. 2004 decided move broken down. Little did same happened touchlight FATE been ignited found themselves single “ready mingle” again. During apart Linda became landlady “Top Club” local working mens club Thrybergh. This romance blossomed. developed quite quickly realised fallen love very deeply fact. After discussions clear held values relationship goals. Their sense humour infectious experienced. Not were partners lovers pace months in holiday Mexico marry him. Unfortunately moment felt far too soon such big leap oh wasn’t divorced boy yes!!! later after conversations discussing wanted head agreed together forever whole blended unit marry. 6 Within minutes agreeing way Murderhell buy engagement ring. led celebration close later party Fullerton remember miss much. Most us fond memories pub nobody Nicola. inspires about partner love kindness selflessness he always others. Also drive ambition work ethic has inspirational reason successful business date. told hard herself difficult him watch. Despite realising it wins daily battles faces. He most loving caring honest fun person loves kids grandkids fiercely feel lucky. wife Best Friend For Life. Both goals dreams mostly parents grandparents possible. number one priority reflected home open house be. Probably sometimes Joe Alex Louie hahahaha - do go hahah????!!!! (this joke eldest). Before onto Vows funny stories you trying find something X-Rated challenge goes!! One evening order Chinese takeaway. came without “seaweed” along another item. “that got wrong speak manager”. phoned takeaway manager complaint. Whilst waiting pretended speaking stated “Why didn’t ordered”. eagerly encouraging “why you”. replied “apparently shortage seaweed hence why get any”. “oh brilliant then???” We burst laughing ridiculousness believing ate actually sea hahaha!!!! BTW surprise guest is owner Mr Lu Chan!!!!!! Just kidding panic hahaha!!! once went Mcdonalds lad Sonny having bit disagreement paid drove off. shouted “dad dad dad food?”. Due discussion driven straight passed collection window. Realising done drive thru luckily empty “I purpose see fast could lap McDonalds” believe order!!! cleanest out provided haha!! Vows chosen write own short vows presence all family friends ones. • I vow have stay silly never life seriously. light during dark times rock times • best friend travelling companion life’s adventures wherever lead • Nicola let’s grow old disgracefully together. lend strength courage hopes dreams. golf become golfing widow occasionally. again!!! Declaration/Eternity Ring Mark give eternity ring represents past present future chapters man wife. yours place finger repeat me:- symbol other. wear Handfasting bring colour ribbon either side parents’. come kisses perform symbolic handfasting seal renewal being part happiest ever been. ancient ritual performed centuries saw two bound 100 days nights legally married. However these modern thankfully tradition physically practiced. ladies gentlemen would like hold others wrist. colours represent parts marriage. Blue peace understanding patience truth Honour Loyalty clasped . Green used show desire growth good health over. purple sentimentality drape chose white meditation too. Red passion Olly silver creativity inspiration almost Olly turn ribbon. Finally last Yellow themselves. wealth prosperity luck prosperous ribbons entwined united visual affirmation. While entwined carefully pull holding tightly ends soulmate hope knot create. You “tying knot” Closing Words married together happiness wishes about travel more husband wife enjoy togethers getting drunk dancing feet sore sides aching. Remember cherish another’s thoughts ideas forgive rather than grudges. Never bed argument. Live loving comfort whether bad. declared ring tying literally. guests stand to. finally long kiss (guests cheer clap). shower confetti seat honour Mrs Aylward again everyone. (Guests cheer clap throw aisle) (Photographer might photographs) (Once glass nice canapes mingle) CEREMONY ENDS FOR ME GET TOGETHER THE PRESENTATION FOLDER WITH COPIES OF CEREMONY VOWS AND ACTUAL HANDFASTING RIBBON THEM TO KEEP