several of my contributors to share vows they thought might be appropriate for such ceremonies.
From Rob Rosen and Ken Blackwell’s marriage ceremony:
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| Rob and Ken |
You have joined
yourselves in solemn matrimony. May you strive all your lives to meet this
commitment with the same love and devotion that you now possess. For love is truly
the greatest gift we are given to share; love’s compassion is the glory of
life. Delight in each other’s company and never take the other for granted, for
you are destined to enjoy the blending of your two lives.
Anne Dove sends vows from the marriage of her friends Andrew and Leo:
"In the name of the spirit of God that resides within
us all, by the life that courses within my blood and the love that resides
within my heart, I take thee to my hand, my heart, and my spirit, to be
my chosen one. I shall keep myself for thee. I shall not seek to
change thee. I shall respect thee, thy beliefs, thy house, thy people, and thy
ways as I respect myself."
Krista Merle suggests two:
I vow that while I may not always like you, I'll always love you.
I promise to remind you to breathe.
Justin Josh vows:
"I vow to itch you in the places you can't reach."
Oleander Plume loves the idea of a Poe-inspired wedding ceremony
including these vows, excerpted from the Offbeat
Bride website:
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| Oleander |
With this ribbon I'll be binding hearts that will be intertwining
This honored tradition dated back from the Celtic days of yore
The fasting of their hands together symbolizes their forever
So united I will tether as was done in ancient lore
Clasping hands are tied together as was done in ancient lore
To symbolize forever more.
