THE MARRIAGE AFFIRMATION CEREMONY

Rogelio Galang and Lorelee Myfel Dapanas Galang

Dr. Kenneth J. Gerada
June 10, 2017
PRELUDE

LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES

• Paul D. Javillo & Monaly D. Javillo

PROCESSIONAL (IKaw and Ikaw Lamang)

Minister – Pastor Kenneth Gerada

Groom – Rogelio Galang, Jr.

Mother of the Groom – Estrellita Galang

Principal Sponsors – 3 pairs

• Rev. Edward J. Cruz ​Joyce L. Cruz ​
• Efraim L. Englis ​ ​Ofelia E. Leoncio
• Orlando G. Tongol ​Inah B. Tongol

Scripture Reader – Eunice Amor Llanos

Candle ​Antonio G. Galang ​ ​Jocelyn C. Galang
Cord ​ ​Paul D. Villanueva ​ ​Vivian D. Villanueva ​
Veil ​ ​Dr. Jude G. Bontuyan ​Janet D. Tavora

Groomsmen & Bridesmaids

• Paolo Miguel D. Javillo ​ ​Aira G. Orcena
• Gabriel Anthony D. Tavora ​ ​Nicole Margarita D. Javillo
• Johnathan E. Barnett ​ ​ ​Laarni M. Galang
• Randolph G. Castro ​ ​ ​Reign G. Orcena
• Aaron Joseph C. Galang ​ ​Lyka M. Galang

Ring Bearer ​ ​ ​ ​Lorenzo D. Galang

Coin Bearer ​ ​ ​ ​Gerard Liam L. Advincula
Bible Bearer ​ ​ ​Flynt Hubert M. Dapanas
Parents of the Bride ​ ​Esmael C. Dapanas, Sr. & Perla E. Dapanas
INTRODUCTION ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Officiating Minister

I welcome all of you to this very special occasion with great joy and delight, for this day
two hearts that has been joined together in the bond of love and marriage will affirm their
vows and commitment before God and this august body of guests, friends and relatives.

May the sacred vows that will be affirmed today be one that is hewn and carved on the
granite stone of commitment and faithfulness. May the promise that each of you will
affirm today be like a song that lasts a countless mornings, written in the tune of undying
love and endless devotion.

Today is a very special day because this very day Rogelio Galang Jr. and Lorelee
Dapanas Galang will affirm and dedicate their sacred marriage vows before God and
this honorable assembly.

Today, we may go through the rudiments of a ceremony, the processionals and marches,
the exchange of vows, the giving and receiving of rings, the pronouncements and words
of blessings, but all these are useless and meaningless; they are but litanies of empty
words and worthless rhymes - without love and true commitment. We are here because
Jun and Binkay, as they are fondly known to many of us, have decided to give their life
and love to each other, and both have consented to make this love a lasting commitment.

Marriage is a gift from God and designed by God himself. The first wedding in the
garden was officiated by God Himself. Marriage is a covenant partnership of a man and
a woman, a commitment to love each other for poorer or richer, for better or for worst, in
sickness and in health. Marriage is the closest of all human relationships a person could
have, in marriage, the two become ONE.

INVOCATION ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Officiating Minister

​God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, creator of all things and Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ, we come before you today with humble recognition of your sovereignty and ownership
of our lives. You are the author of marriage and the one who blesses the union of those who put
their trust in you. Today, as this couple affirm their sacred vows and rededicate the union they
both have given their life, love and commitment thereto, we ask of your favor, blessing and
divine benediction for both of them and the whole family. May your name alone be glorified in
this ceremony and in this assembly, in Jesus name, amen.

(instrumental of the bridal march is played)

(Nice to cue Randolph and Nicole for the unrolling of the aisle cloth)
Unrolling of the aisle cloth ​Randolph Castro and Nicole Javillo

Procession Flower girls ​ ​Gabrielle Louise L. Advincula & Savannah S. Galang

Entrance Door Drapes Closed

(to be opened when the vocals of the bridal march is sung)
(bride marches on)

BRIDE’S PROCESSION

(Nice to instruct parents of the bride)

Confirmation of the giving of the BRIDE.

Minister: Parents of the bride, will you confirm today that you have given your
youngest daughter in marriage to Rogelio Galang Jr. with your full consent and support?
​

​Parents of the Bride: Yes we do.

​Minister: Jun, you can now take Lorelee to your side.

(Nice to cue Jun to move forward and join Bingkay)

(couple goes up the stage)

Declaration of Purpose ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Officiating Minister

Dearly beloved, we are all gathered here today in the presence of God and this assembly
to celebrate the affirmation of marriage vows and the dedication of the marital union
between Jun Galang and Lorelee Dapanas Galang.

Marriage is instituted by God. It is not simply a legal contract but more than that, the
scripture says, it is a spiritual contract, a covenant, a commitment to love and
faithfulness.

Scripture Reading (I Corinthians 13) ​ ​ ​ ​Reader

Message ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Officiating minister
The Affirmation of Marriage vows
Minister: Jun and Lorelee, before you affirm the vows you have made to each
other, I just want to remind you that marriage vows are meant to be holy and
binding. A vow is a pledge, a promise, a commitment to love and to cherish, a
pledge to do what is right and fair and what promotes the marriage relationship. A
vow is a commitment to be faithful and true to the last breath of your life.

Minister: JUN, what sacred vow would you like to say to your beautiful and
lovely wife LORELEE before God and this assembly? Hold her hand and look at
 her in the eyes as you say your vow to her.

JUN: (Jun, it is better to have your vows in your own words. Here is a simple
outline you may consider: First part- a brief description on how your relationship
started and how you fell in love with Bingkay. Second – say words of thanksgiving
to God for giving you a woman of virtue and character. Third – say your promise
to be faithful, loving , caring etc. )
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Minister: Lorelee, what sacred vow would you like to say to your gorgeous and
loving husband Jun before God and this assembly? Hold his hand and look at him
in the eyes as you say your vow to him. ​

​LORELEE: (Same instruction with Jun diri Ta)

Charge to the couple

Jun and Lorelee, I charge you to be faithful and true to the promise you’ve just
made and pronounce to each other. I pray that these promises made today will
always be remembered especially in times when the level of fondness is at the
lowest.

Blessing and exchange of rings

Minister: Jun, what token will you give lorelee to symbolize your love and
commitment to her?

​ ​Groom: A ring

​ ​Minister: Take this ring and put it on her finger.

Groom: (Mas mabuti kung memorize ito )Lorelee, I give you this ring, a symbol
of my faithful love for you. With this I pledge my full commitment to love you, to
lead you and be faithful to you. Next to God, I’m giving you the most special
place in heart in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit , amen.

Minister: Lorelee, what token will you give Jun to symbolize your love and
commitment to him?

​ ​Bride: A ring

​ ​Minister: Take this ring and put it on his finger.

Bride: (Mas maayo kung memorize ni nga part Ta) Jun, I give you this ring, a
symbol of my covenant of love for you. With this I pledge my full commitment to
love you, respect you and be submissive to you. Next to God, I’m giving you the
most special place in heart in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit ,
amen.
 ​ ​Minister:
Jun and lorelee, the unbroken circle of this ring is an emblem of a never ending
love and an enduring faithfulness. It is made of gold, an emblem of what is
precious and durable. This is to show how lasting and imperishable is the union
that you have mutually pledged and covenanted by the giving and receiving of
rings. With the emblem of purity and endless devotion, you have now affirmed the
vows you’ve made and let this assembly know that what you have pledged today is
done with sincerity and deep gratitude to the One who is the author and blesser of
marriage.

Bible ceremony
Receive this bible, the holy word of God. This book does not contain the word of
God, IT IS THE WORD OF GOD. That is why it is very important that you
adhere to the teachings and the truths of the scriptures. Let your life be governed
by the principles and precepts of this book. Read it and live by it. Meditate on it
day and night. And you will surely be like a tree planted by the rivers of water,
stable and fruitful.

Coins ceremony
This coin symbolizes three things and I want you to remember these:
• First it symbolizes Gods ownership over all things. God is the creator,
sustainer and owner of all things. Psalm 24: 1 says – the earth is the Lord’s
and everything in it and all who live in it. All that we are and all that we
have is a gift from God. We are just stewards of all that God has blessed us
with.
• Second, these coins symbolize God’s provision for both of you and your
family. God is the giver of every good and perfect gift.
• Third, these coins symbolize the joining together of your treasures in
marriage. Your wealth should no longer be separate but together.

Veil and cord ceremony

​ ​Veil Sponsors
This veil that covers you today is a symbol of God’s love and protection covering
both of you. The home that you build together will be a home indwelt by God
Himself with his love because you both choose to live under the mantle of God’s
love.
​ ​
Cord Sponsors
This cord symbolizes the unbreakable bond of marriage. The two of you has
become one and this cord of marriage that you have tied together will be for life.

Salt Ceremony and Signing of the Marriage Covenant ( Em, 1. could you prepare two
small pouch of either rock salt or iodized salt plus one container kanang nami nga
container para e simponon nila duha ang salt nila in that one container. Kay mag salt
ceremony sila before mag sign sa marriage covenant. 2. Could you also have the vows of
Jun and Bingkay printed in a nice hard paper ay mao na ang ila mga marriage covenant.
Refer to the last page para sa format. )
(The salt covenant in Bible times was a covenant of loyalty. The God
we serve is a God of covenant. The Word of God says “the Lord
keeps covenant for a thousand generations to those who love him and
keep His commands.” (Deuteronomy 7:9) The Gospel that we preach
is a covenant Gospel. Why is salt used? Because salt is a type of the
church. Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth.” (Matthew 5:13)
Salt fights corruption. Jesus said, “If the salt has lost its saltiness, it is
good for nothing but to be cast out and trodden under foot.” The
church is not here to cower before evil. The church is here to conquer
evil. We are not people-pleasers. We are God-pleasers. Salt is used
because salt, in history, was priceless. Men have been paid in salt for
their labor. We still have the word “salary” from the Latin word for
salt. We also have the saying, “He who is not willing to work is not
worth his salt.” In the eyes of God, every believer, like salt, is
priceless in His sight. In ancient times, when two people wanted to
enter into a covenant of loyalty, they would recite the details of the
covenant, exchange salt from one pouch to the other and then shake
the pouches. The symbolism is powerful. The only way this contract
could possibly be broken is for each to individually retrieve their own
grains of salt, which is impossible. So, once the covenant of loyalty is
spoken and made, it is bound on earth and recorded in heaven. )
​Song while the couple, minister and principal sponsors are signing the covenant:

Prayer of Dedication ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Officiating minister

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Charge to the Principal Sponsors
Minister: May I request all the principal sponsors to please stand. As Ninongs and
Ninangs, you are here not only as witnesses to this marriage bond but as partners
and helpers needed by this couple in making their marriage work and making it
more meaningful. You can help this couple with your godly and wise counsels,
financial help and most especially, your prayers. Will you do this?

Principal sponsors: We will ​

Charge to the Parents

Minister: May I request the parents to please stand. As caring, loving and wise parents, I
charge you to continue to be loving and supportive to this couple, to pray for them and be
there for them in their times of need. I also charge you to give them their needed space
 for both of them to grow and learn the lessons of life and discover what it means to have
a family of their own. Above all, no matter what happens, be a loving parents that you
should be to this loving couple especially in their times of greatest need. Will you do
this?

Removal of the Cord and Veil

Honoring of Parents
Lighting of the Unity Candle
Minister: Jun and Lorelee, take these lights that symbolize your individual lives. You
are two individuals, distinct and unique. However, in the marriage relationship that you
have given yourself into, you are already joined together as one. May these lights also
remind you that your life must reflect the life of Christ, as He himself said, you are the
light of this world.

Declaration of blessing
​In as much that this couple, Jun Galang and Lorelee Dapanas Galang have
affirmed their marriage vows and rededicated the marriage bond to God before this
august assembly, I now pronounce God’s heavenly benediction upon this marriage and
the whole family. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to
shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift his countenance upon you
and give you peace.

Hugs and Kisses of Commitment

PHOTO SESSION

A MARRIAGE COVENANT
Between Rogelio Galang Jr. and Lorelee Myfel Dapanas
June 10, 2017
This is my solemn vow to This is my solemn vow to
Lorelee Myfel Dapanas: Rogelio Galang Jr.
(Content of the vow)