- Okay, y'all. (upbeat music)
Today we are uploading a bonus video,
of our wedding ceremony.
- Woo
- We had a bunch of footage,
that we've kind of been splitting
up all of our wedding stuff into different videos
and today's is obviously our wedding ceremony.
Granted, I know, I know
so many of you guys wanna hear our wedding vows
and we're not putting them in the video.
- Sorry, I, I cried the whole time. So.
- Yeah, also, they're just, we feel
like they're really sentimental to the both of us
and we wanted to kind of keep 'em private.
So go ahead and watch and love it like we did.
(romantic music)
- I know that Brooklyn and Dakota could not be more honored
be surrounded by their families and friends in this moment.
Please be seated.
(chairs groaning)
Now, before we begin,
please make sure your phones are on silent.
Thank you.
The couple ask that we begin this ceremony with a prayer.
So if you please bow with me.
Heavenly Father, thank you so much for Brooklyn
and Dakota and the commitment that they're gonna make today
in front of you, in front of their friends
in front of their families.
Lord, I just pray that you'll bless this marriage.
Bless them with peace and love.
Bless them with success.
I just pray that you'll be
with them through every step of their journey.
Thank you for this opportunity.
Thank you for letting us all get here safely
in this beautiful forest.
And let us pray that success
and love is the the nature of their marriage.
In Jesus name I pray, amen.
- [Crowd] Amen
When Brooklyn and Dakota,
first asked me to officiate the wedding
I thought they were joking.
Uh, the last time I was at a wedding
I did the Napoleon Dynamite dance on the dance floor.
So I figured this had to be a joke
um, but it wasn't until a couple weeks later
that I was making dinner and just said, Hey, like
do y'all actually want me to do this thing?
Of course they said yes.
So all I have to say is
that I'm incredibly honored to be here
in this moment for this special day.
I've known Brooklyn for several, several years now.
In that time, I've seen her grow in so many ways.
A year ago, she became my sister by law that I viewed her
as my sister for many, many years before them.
She has matured beyond her years
and as an incredible intellect
in wisdom that helped her navigate through life.
There are three things that I want to tell you
about Brooklyn.
The first is that Brooklyn is filled with passion.
Whether it's talking about her favorite books
or thinking about getting a little extra hot fudge
on her ice cream, she's always filled with passion.
Second is Brooklyn's loyalty.
She's incredibly loyal and has never to
share some things that are important to her.
In third is Brooklyn's.
constant pursuit for perfection.
For as long as I've known her
Brooklyn has always wanted to be the best
of things that she can possibly be
regardless of what it is.
So Brooklyn, I encourage you to hold tight
to these qualities, passion, loyalty, and the pursuit
for perfection as you navigate through your marriage.
Now, Dakota,
over the last six months
I've really gotten to know Dakota
and I've had the opportunity to grow a friendship with him.
Let's just say you've spent a lot of time together.
Here are some things that I've observed about Dakota.
First, he is endlessly giving.
On countless occasions
I have seen Dakota drop everything to help Brooklyn
when she needs it.
He's constantly thinking
about how he can do things to make her happy.
Secondly, if you know Dakota
then you know he has a joy to be around.
His laugh is infectious
and he almost always has a positive attitude.
Thirdly, Dakota is gentle and patient.
He loves with his whole heart
and he approaches every conversation
thoughtfulness and intention.
As individuals of Brooklyn
and Dakota are each incredible people with unique
and special talents in their own ways,
but now as a couple they have the opportunity,
to encourage one another with their gifts
and become something truly amazing.
Let's talk about marriage.
It is the eternal commitment
of two people to love each other and heart, mind, and body.
As Genesis 2:24 tells us,
the two will leave their father and mother who become one.
form a new family.
So now I wanna speak to all of us here.
Moving forward
we will all be forming a new relationship as well
but with them as a couple.
Because of this, we have some responsibilities
that I'd like to share with you.
First, we have a responsibility to accept them
just to accept them not as individuals, but as one.
Second, we have a responsibility to support them,
to support them with encouragement and with love,
to be there for them and encourage them
when the times get tough.
And finally, we have a responsibility to challenge them.
To let our faith in God and our marriages be a role model
for them to speak honestly and freely
with the wisdom we've gained throughout our lives.
Our responsibility is to accept
support and challenge this new culture.
Lastly, I wanna speak to Brooklyn and Dakota as a couple.
To marry someone is to accept and love all of a person.
To love is to give 100%
of yourself while expecting nothing in return.
This means loving the values and strengths,
that they've already shown
but also the flaws that they may not have shown yet today.
Today, you're allowing them to love
as Jesus Christ loves you.
As first Corinthians 13 tells us, love is patient.
Love is kind.
Love does not envy.
It does not boast.
It is not proud.
Love does not dishonor.
It is not self seeking.
It is not easily angered.
It keeps no record of wrong.
It does not delight and evil, but rejoices in the truth.
Love always protects, always trusts
always hopes and always perseveres.
Ty, can we get the rings? (paper rustling)
(audience sniffling)
(feet walking)
(paper rustling)
(feet walking)
Brooklyn, as you place the Dakota's ring
on his ring finger when you please repeat after me.
I, Brooklyn.
- I, Brooklyn.
- Take you Dakota to be my husband.
- My best friend.
- And life partner for better or for worse.
- And life partner, for better or for worse.
- In sickness and in health
- In sickness and in health.
- Through victories and through struggles
- Through victories and through struggles.
- From this day forward.
- I promise to love and cherish you.
- I promised to love and cherish you.
(Camera shutter)
- Now Dakota, will you please take Brooklyn's ring
and place it on her ring finger.
Repeat after me.
I, Dakota.
- I, Dakota.
- Take you Brooklyn.
- To be my wife.
- My best friend and life partner.
- For better or worse.
- In sickness and in health.
- And through victory and struggles.
- From this day forward.
- I promise to love and cherish you.
- Brooklyn, do you take Dakota as your husband?
- I do.
- Dakota, do you take Brooklyn as your wife?
- I do.
Are you all ready for this?
All right.
By the power you vested in me by the state of California
I now pronounce you husband and wife.
Hold on let me circle around.
(audience laughing)
Dakota, you may kiss your bride.
(camera shuttering)
(crowd cheering)
(whistling) (clapping)