Sunday, July 28, 2013

I Do. Maybe. We'll see how it goes.

We are gathered here today to celebrate one of life's greatest moments, to give recognition to the worth and beauty of committed marital love, and to add our best wishes to the words which shall unite this man and woman in marriage.  The commitment that the two of you are about to make is the most important commitment that two people can make, you are about to create something new, the marriage relationship, an entity that never ends. 

(Are these just empty words of tradition, or do they represent a genuine promise of commitment? The longevity and quality of your marriage depends upon it!  Commitment is a mindset, an attitude, a way of thinking that will enable you and your spouse to navigate through the the storms of a marriage.)

As you stand here today, are you now prepared to begin this commitment to one another? 
Have you come here freely and without reservation to give yourselves to each other in marriage?
 This cracks me up!

You  both agree to treat yourself and each other with dignity and respect; to remind yourself often of what brought you together today. 
Fingers crossed behind back - concept for dishonestyFingers crossed

Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness and kindness that your marriage deserves. When frustration and difficulty assail your marriage - as these do to every relationship at one time or another - focus on what still seems right between you, not only the part that seems wrong. This way, when clouds of trouble hide the sun in your lives and you lose sight of it for a moment, you can remember that the sun is still there. And if each of you will take responsibility for the quality of your life together, it will be marked by love and abundance.
Isn't this the truth!? Own your life. The good and bad. Quit blaming others for your choices.

Will you have this woman to be your wedded wife? (this is not a trick question but it is multiple choice; yes or no, you choose)

Will you love and comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health and forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her as long as you both shall live? 
Morning Sickness Remedies!  This describes how I feel


Will you have this man to be your wedded husband? (Again this is not a trick question but it is multiple choice; yes or no, you choose)

Will you love and comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, and
forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto him as long as you both shall live? 
Broken wedding ring symbolize the infidelity and unfaithfulness in marriages throughout The Great Gatsby.

Since it is your intention to enter into marriage, join your right hands, and declare your consent (before these witnesses) by repeating:

(Groom) I take you  to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, as long as we both shall live.  (Groom places ring on Bride’s finger and repeats) (I give this ring as a sign of my commitment and fidelity to you.)
The other woman.Wife Cheating On Husband With Boss Get's Caught on Live Radio! (Video)   Life Lesson: Don't cheat on your wife. Chances are she's a crazy bitch


(Bride) I take you  to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, as long as we both shall live.  (Bride places ring on Groom’s finger and repeats ) Please take this ring as a sign of my commitment and fidelity to you.)
Celine Dion's Florida mansion or waterpark!! This place has so many cars and pool!! The pools are never ending!!    the idea shack
Got my suitcase packed

Groom and Bride, in so much as the two of you have agreed to live together in Matrimony, have promised your commitment to each other by these vows, (and) the joining of your hands (and the giving of these rings)  I now pronounce you Husband and Wife.
                          The ring exchange was one of the most emotional moments of the ceremony.    I LOVE this photo. I think all wedding photos should include the traditional exchanging of rings and vows :D

Broken trust
*August 2nd, we celebrate 32 years of marriage*
Praise God

Angel 

17 comments:

  1. Congratulations on 32 years!! Happy Anniversary to you both.

    XOXO,
    Meredith

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    1. Hi Meredith,
      Thanks. It's been an interesting journey.
      Angel

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  2. Huge congrats on 32 years and Happy almost Anniversary to you both!! :)

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  3. Congratulations! Over the 41 years of our marriage we've spit, spat and sparred. We are not the same people we were, thank God. We've grown as a couple and as individuals. We've honored one another in sickness (my survival of cancer his of a Traumatic Brain Injury) and in health. We cherish one another and choose to move on when necessary. It's been quite a ride, through smoothness, dips and turns. We give God the credit and glory. WWithout.

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  4. Congratulations! Over the 41 years of our marriage we've spit, spat and sparred. We are not the same people we were, thank God. We've grown as a couple and as individuals. We've honored one another in sickness (my survival of cancer his of a Traumatic Brain Injury) and in health. We cherish one another and choose to move on when necessary. It's been quite a ride, through smoothness, dips and turns. We give God the credit and glory. WWithout.

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    1. Thanks Marie,
      Your story is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing it with us. You both stuck with it, that's what counts. It is a ride, might as well sit back and enjoy the journey, lol.
      Angel

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  5. Wow! Congratulations! We're just over 4, but I hope to make it to 80! Great post!

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    1. Hi
      Thanks. You can do 80. Never give up! Always remember why you fell in love with him.
      Angel

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  6. Happy Anniversary! That is a real accomplishment : )

    bisous
    Suzanne

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    1. Hi Suzanne
      Thanks so much,
      Have an awesome day.
      Angel

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  7. Happy Anniversary!

    I just found your blog from a blog hop and its great! I cant wait to keep exploring your blog! Im a new follower! :)

    Amanda @ Happily Ever After
    http://karlshappilyeverafter.blogspot.com/

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    1. Hi Amanda
      Great to have you join us. I visited your blog which is fantastic and am following you via GFC and Bloglovin
      Angel

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  8. Congratulations on 32 years! That is awesome. Our 23rd anniversary is in September. It's sad that so many people give up so quickly; marriage is just like any other living thing, it has to be nurtured in order to grow and survive. Great article Angel!

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  9. Happy Anniversary! My parent just celebrated 34 last week. It's an amazing accomplishment.

    Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection!
    Make sure to check back on Friday to see if you were featured.
    Leslie
    www.violetimperfection.com

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