Michael & Kim

01-17-2010

Leavenworth, WA

The Vows

Michael and Kim, you present yourself before me to become husband and wife. May the universe above us, the world around us and the friends gathered here today witness the beginning of the rest of your lives together.

Michael, do you take Kim to be your lawful wedded wife? [I do]

If you will please repeat your vows after me:

Kim, you are my lover, best friend, my life.

I promise you.

I promise to be with you in good times, when life is easy, when our love is simple. I promise to comfort you in bad times, When life is hard, when our love is challenged.

I cherish you.

Your generous heart, your unyielding love for all around you, makes me love you more everyday. You are and will be my every beautiful moment.

I get you.

I will always understand, accept and love you. I will never try nor want to change you.

I am certain.

With you, my days will be filled with laughter. I will always want you, and then want you more still.

By your side, I will be forever. I will always be the reflection in your eyes.

Michael, please place the ring on Kim’s finger and repeat after me, “With this ring I thee wed, pledging to you all my love and faithfulness forevermore.”

Kim, do you take Michael to be your lawful wedded husband? [I Do]

If you will please repeat your vows after me:

Michael, you are my lover, my best friend, my life.

I promise you.

I promise to be with you in good times, when life is easy, when our love is simple. I promise to comfort you in bad times, when life is hard, when our love is challenged.

I cherish you.

You are the greatest thing on this earth. With you I am content, comfortable and complete. I have come to love you more everyday. You are and will be my every beautiful moment.

I get you.

I will always understand, accept and love you. I will never try nor want to change you.

I am certain.

With you, my days will be filled with laughter. You are everything I have ever wanted and more. My life is forever yours. I will always be the reflection in your eyes.

Kim, please place the ring on Michael’s finger and repeat after me, “With this ring I thee wed, pledging to you all my love and faithfulness forevermore.”

From this moment forth I ask you both to remember this commitment, the meaning of the rings you now wear, for just as a handful of sand dropped into the ocean, these vows can never be taken back.

Sand Ceremony

The sand in each individual container represents all that you were, all that you are, and all that you ever will be. To symbolize your joining, I would like you each to pour your sand into the third container, representing the ocean.

The sand is now forever inseparable, just as the union of your hearts, your souls, your lives.

Michael, Kim, I ask that you remember to always need one another, not so much to fill the emptiness as to help each other know your fullness. Want one another, but not out of lack. Love and be loved.

Michael, Kim, by the power vested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife.

Michael, you may kiss your bride!

Friends and family, may I present to you, Mr. & Mrs. Green!