PlayAngel's blog: "love"

Judge: Sonny and Marissa, you know that marriage represents one of the most significant commitments you will make in the course of your lives. These vows you are about to speak are merely an outward symbol of the inward union of hearts which you have already achieved. Remember that it is not the words that you will speak today that bind you together as one: it is the love and trust that each of you feel within yourselves. For your marriage to remain strong, you must share more than love. The foundation of your relationship must include bonds of friendship and respect. Your trust in one another, and your willingness to accept each other's weaknesses as well as each other's strengths, will be the key to a joyful and lasting union. Your life together must begin with nothing less than the utmost of honesty existing between you. Remember that the responsibility for the integrity of this pledge rests only upon your own hearts. If you desire this new estate to be permanent, then cherish your vision of the life you will share. Let it not be tarnished by common events. Believe in your love for one another. It is binding, it is inviolate, and in all human relations, it is the final truth. 










 The Expression of IntentJudge: Sonny, will you take Marissa as your lawful wedded Wife, to live together in the ordinances and estate of Matrimony? Will you promise to love her and respect her and give her your strengths and ask for hers in return; to support and care for her in times of sadness and in times of celebration; to share with her all that is to come; to be faithful to her and honest with her in everything you do, and give her your trust and your love and ask her to accept you as her Husband. Sonny: I will. Judge: Marissa, will you take Sonny as your lawful wedded Husband, to live together in the ordinances and estate of Matrimony? Will you promise to love him and respect him and give him your strengths and ask for his in return; to support and care for him in times of sadness and in times of celebration; to share with him all that is to come; to be faithful to him and honest with him in everything you do, and give him your trust and your love and ask him to accept you as his Wife? Marissa: I will. 










 VowsJudge: Sonny take Marissa by the right hand and say to her: I, Sonny take you, Marissa, to be my lawful wedded Wife, to be my friend, my lover, and the mother of my children, I will be yours in times of plenty and in times of want, in times of sickness and in times of health, in times of joy and in times of sorrow, in times of failure and in times of triumph. I promise to cherish and respect you, to care and protect you, to comfort and encourage you, and stay with you, for all eternity. Judge: Marissa, take Sonny by the right hand and say to him: I, Marissa take you, Sonny, to be my lawful wedded Husband, to be my friend, my lover, and the father of my children, I will be yours in times of plenty and in times of want, in times of sickness and in times of health, in times of joy and in times of sorrow, in times of failure and in times of triumph. I promise to cherish and respect you, to care and protect you, to comfort and encourage you, and stay with you, for all eternity. 










The Exchange of RingsJudge: Marissa, what token do you offer Sonny of your fidelity to your vow?Marissa: I offer this ring.Judge: Marissa, repeat after me. Marissa: Sonny, this ring I give to you in token and pledge of my constant faith and abiding love.Judge: Sonny do you receive this ring as a token of Marissa’s fidelity to her vow? Sonny: I do.Judge: Sonny, what token do you offer Marissa of your fidelity to your vow?Sonny: I offer this ring.Judge: Sonny, repeat after me. Sonny: Marissa, this ring I give to you in token and pledge of my constant faith and abiding love.Judge: Marissa do you receive this ring as a token of Sonny's fidelity to his vow? Marissa: I do.






 Pronouncement of MarriageJudge: To Sonny and Marissa who have pledged their love and joined their lives, our wish is that they will always radiate the happiness and peace they have today. May they continue to grow in love and understanding and compassion. May their home always be a joyful haven, a place where they most want to be. May their lives always bear witness to the richness of their love. And now by virtue of the authority vested in me, and in conformity with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I hereby pronounce you Husband and Wife. May you live together in unbroken happiness from this day forward and love and fulfull each other always. You may kiss This ceremony is now concluded, but for Sonny and Marissa this is the beginning of a long and joyous life together. I know you will now join with me in congratulating Marissa and groom. I now have the honor of presenting Mr. & Mrs. __Sonny Greene__________.