The Wedding of
Meggan Marie Smith to Michael Albert Saulo
October 1, 2005
St. Vincent De Paul
Baltimore, MD
Parents of Bride and Groom
Bride’s Father – John Patrick Smith
Groom’s Mother – Guia Saulo
Groom’s Father – Cris Saulo
Attendants
Bridesmaids ~
Matron of Honor - Shannon Jacobs, sister of bride
Bridesmaid – Kirsten Bennett, childhood friend of bride
Bridesmaid – Shirley Smith, cousin of bride
Bridesmaid – Therese Saulo, sister of groom
Bridesmaid – Katie Dahlen, college roommate of bride
Bridesmaid – Jamie DeNatale, college roommate of bride
Flower girl – Sarah Long, cousin of groom
Flower girl – Andie Long, cousin of groom
Flower girl – Lindsay Jacobs, niece of bride
Groomsmen ~
Best Man – Brian Meeker, college friend of groom
Groomsman - Charles Krick, college friend of groom
Groomsman - William Cost, college friend of groom
Groomsman - David Wisniewski, college friend of groom
Groomsman - Christopher King, college friend of groom
Groomsman - Justin Tucci, friend of groom
Ring Bearer – RJ Garde, cousin of groom
Coin Bearer – Niko Garde, cousin of groom
The Processional ~ Pachebel Cannon in D
Greeting or Opening Prayer ~ Father Richard Lawrence
Candle Ceremony ~ Performed by Mr. J. Patrick Smith & Mr. & Mrs. Cris
Saulo
The candle sponsors light both candles and then the unity
candle. The lighting of the candle represents enlightenment and a reminder
of a union promised to one another.
First Reading ~ Genesis 2:18-24
Read by Kerry Sullivan, friend of groom
Psalm ~ Psalm 145
Performed by Jamie and Christopher Bennett, friends of
bride
Second Reading ~ 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13
Read by Dennis McGeady, Godfather of bride
Gospel ~ Matthew 5: 1-12
Read by Father Richard Lawrence
Homily ~ Father Richard Lawrence
Vows and Ring Exchange ~
Blessing of Exchange of the Wedding Coins ~
The coin represents the fruit of one’s labors and the sum
of material possessions which Michael and Meggan share with one another.
By their mutual offering and acceptance of these coins Michael and Meggan
affirm their total, complete free giving of themselves to each other.
Veil Ceremony ~ Performed by Mr. Reuben Padre & Mrs. Emma Perez
The veil sponsors carefully pin a large veil on top of the
bride’s head and onto the shoulder of the groom. The veil symbolizes unity
and that the couple shall be “clothed as one.”
Cord Ceremony ~ Performed by Mrs. Evangeline Uy & Ms. Lilia FeriaCarriaga
After the veil is placed on both the bride and the groom,
the cord sponsors place a decorative cord loosely around the necks of the
couple in a “figure eight” configuration. The cord represents the lifelong
bond between the bride and groom and symbolizes everlasting fidelity.
The Kiss ~ "You may now kiss the bride"
Nuptial Blessing ~ The priest blesses your new union with a prayer.
Sign of Peace ~ The guests and wedding party exchange a sign of peace, by
shaking hands and saying, "Peace be with you."
Communion ~ Gifts carried by Guia Saulo, mother of groom and Margaret
Whitehouse, aunt of bride in honor of bride’s mother
“Leaving on a Jet Plane” by Peter, Paul and Mary played in honor of bride’s
mother as it forever a reminder of her
Lord's Prayer ~ Father Richard Lawrence and congregation
Blessing and Dismissal of Congregation ~ Father Richard Lawrence
Recessional ~ Sign, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours by Stevie Wonder
Acknowledgements
A special thank you to our parents and siblings for their support, love and
friendship. For our family who could not be with us today, may they know
they have helped make us the human beings we are today and are always in
our prayers and hearts.
We would like to thank all of our guests for making the journey to
Baltimore in order to share and experience our special day.