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In the eyes of God
and each
other, we are here today to
celebrate one of life's greatest moments, to give recognition to the
worth and
beauty of love, and to cherish the words that will unite George and
Holly in
marriage.
Happiness in
marriage is not
something that just
happens. A good marriage must be
created. In the art of marriage,
it’s the little things that are the
big things. George and Holly, in the
days ahead of you, there will be times of conflict and times of joy.
Harmony
will be your reward if you follow this advice:
-Let your love be stronger than your anger.
-Learn the wisdom of compromise, for it is better to bend than to break.
-Look for the best in your loved one rather than the worst.
-Confide in your partner and ask for help when you need it.
-Remember that true friendship is the basis for any lasting
relationship.
-Give your loved one the same courtesies and kindnesses you bestow on
your friends.
-Remember to say "I
love you"
every day.
And it is remaining
devoted,
confident, and hopeful in one
another that are the ingredients which will help you to remain two very
happy
people.
Song:
You Were Wonderful
Tonight (by:
Eric Clapton)
George and Holly, I
remind you
that marriage is a precious
gift; a lifelong dedication to love and a daily challenge to love one
another
more fully and more freely.
With this understanding, do you George; take Holly to be your beloved
wife?
Do you promise to be a tender, faithful husband?
Do you promise to love, honor, and cherish her, in sickness and in
health, for
richer for poorer, for better for worse,
from this day forward?
With this understanding, do you Holly; take George to be your beloved
husband?
Do you promise to be a tender, faithful wife?
Do you promise to love, honor, and cherish him, in sickness and in
health, for
richer for poorer, for better for worse, from this day forward?
May I have the
rings?
George and Holly
have chosen
rings as outward symbols of the
commitment they make today. From earliest times, the ring has been a
symbol of
wedded love. An unbroken and never-ending circle symbolizes a
commitment to
love that is also never ending. We ask that God bless these rings and
this
union of souls.
George, place the ring you have chosen on Holly's finger and say to her
these
words:
This ring, a gift
for
you, symbolizes my desire that
you be my wife from
this day forward
and forever.
Holly, place the
ring you have
chosen on George's finger and say to him
these
words:
This ring,a gift for you, symbolizes
my desire that
you be my
husband from this day forward and
forever.
Let these rings
serve not as locks binding you together, but as keys,
unlocking
the secrets of your hearts for each other to know, and thus bringing
you closer
together forever.
Not only are George
and Holly
forming a marriage here today,
but they are forming a family with Kalib, Nika and Michi. So, with that
in
mind, I ask if you three promise to love and accept your new parent
into your
life? Do you promise to support their marriage and this new family? Do
you
promise to accept the responsibility of being their children and to
encourage
and support them in your new life together? If so, say “I do”.
Let us pray:
“God, bless this
couple that
you see before you this day.
Give them the strength to hold on during the storms of stress and the
dark of
disillusionment. Keep them tender and gentle as they nurture each other
in
their wondrous love. Help them to continue building a relationship
founded in
respect and rich in caring. May George and Holly see each other as
healer, protector,
shelter and guide. Amen.”
George and Holly, having
witnessed your vows for marriage
with your family and by the authority vested in me, I announce that
you are husband and wife.
May the sun bring
you new
energy by day.
May the moon softly restore you by night.
May the rain wash away your worries.
And may you live the days of your lives in peace, love, and happiness.
You may seal your vows with a
kiss.
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