Introduction:
We have gathered
here today in celebration of Joanne & Terry’s deep mutual
love for one and other, their desire to commit to one and another
and to publicly share their heart felt vows.
Giving
of the Bride:
Question:
Who brings this woman to be married to this man?
Response (Dad):
I do.
Reading:
To be announced
will be read by Mary Opiela (note how MIL has had over a year
to pick a poem and still hasn't)
Presentation:
Question:
Terry will you have Joanne to be your wife?
Response:
I do.
Question:
Joanne will you have Terry to be your husband?
Response:
I do.
Vows:
I Terry do
take you Joanne to be my lawfully wedded wife, to have and to
hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or
poorer in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish till
death do us part.
I Joanne do
take you Terry to be my lawfully wedded husband, to have and to
hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or
poorer in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish till
death do us part.
Exchange
of Rings:
Question to
Terry: What token do you offer that you will faithfully fulfill
these vows?
Response:
A ring
Question to
Joanne: What token do you offer that you will faithfully fulfill
these vows?
Response:
A ring
Salutation:
You have kissed
a thousand times, maybe more. But today the feeling is new. No
longer simply partners and best friends, you have become husband
and wife and today your kiss is a promise. You may now seal your
agreement with a kiss.
Presentation:
May I now
present to you the happy couple.
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