Our Vows
Introduction
We are gathered here together beside the natural beauty of these mysterious waters,
A beloved place made even more sacred and special today by this marriage ceremony,
To bear witness as Zoe and Buddy declare their commitment and love to the world
surrounded by the love and support of family and friends
For the trees, clouds and waters to absorb and echo forever
Zoe and Buddy, the vows that you are about to exchange serve as a verbal representation of the love you have promised to each other and the happiness you have found together. It is not the words that you speak today which have brought you together, but the inner sense of love and completeness that each of you feels within your soul and the thankfulness you feel in having found each other.
We will now observe a moment of silence for you all to reflect in a moment of your own personal prayers and best wishes toward the successful union of this couple.
Vows merged with the exchange of rings
By the exchange of rings, you join your lives so that you may be strong as individuals and stronger yet together. These rings are an outward and visible sign of the love and commitment between you. As there is no end to this circle, may there be no end to your love.
Repeat after me:
With this ring, I join my life to yours;
It is a symbol of my love for you and my commitment to our marriage and future together.
From this day forward we shall be as one; walking together through all things;
for we are better together than apart.
I promise to love, honor, and adore you, respecting you as an individual, a partner, and an equal.
Loving you when you are being lovable and even when you are not
I will always stand beside and be behind you, whatever you may face
Sharing laughter when times are good, and suffering when they are bad.
I promise to listen to you with compassion and understanding and speak to you with encouragement
and to always try to persuade you that the last piece of sushi is yours.
With this ring, I give you my heart, I have no greater gift to give
I vow to try my best to make sure that you always feel deeply loved, for indeed you are.
You are my best friend and I will love, cherish and snuggle with you always,
Will you be my husband/wife? (I will)
The official announcement and the kiss :
By the power vested in me by the state of Florida, I now pronounce you husband and wife!
Buddy, you may kiss your bride!
Presentation
I now present to you, Buddy and Zoe, husband and wife!!