Vows and thoughts on well, being married
For our ceremony Mick and I had a small reading done by my older brother Lynton, and then the vows themselves...
The reading:
Mick, please hold Claire's hands, palm up so that you may see the gift they are to you
o These are the hands of your best friend, smooth and young, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as she promises to love you today, tomorrow, and forever.
o These are the hands that will work hard for you and your family, and hold them together as one.
o They are the hands that will love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.
o These are the hands that will hold you in joy and excitement and hope as she tells you that you are to have another child, that together you have created a new life.
o These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it and hold you when you struggle through difficult times.
o These are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick, or console you when you are sad.
o These are the hands that will support and encourage you to chase your dreams.
o And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged, will still be reaching for yours.
Claire, please hold Mick’s hands, palm up, so you may see the gift that they are to you.
o These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong that are holding your hands on your wedding day, as he promises to love you all the days of his life.
o These are the hands that will work along side yours, as together you build your future.
o These are the hands that will hold you as you laugh and cry, as you share your secrets and dreams.
o These are the hands you will place with expectant joy against your stomach, until he too, feels his child stir within you.
o These are the hands that will love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.
o These are the hands that will wipe the tears from your eyes: tears of sorrow and tears of joy.
o . These are the hands that will comfort you during illness and hold you when fear or grief fills your mind.
o And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged, will still be reaching for yours.
And the vows:
I Michael promise you Claire to love you with all my heart, mind and strength.
I promise to be your lover, companion and friend.
I promise to be your ally in conflict,
your greatest fan and your toughest adversary.
I will be your partner in adventure and your accomplice in mischief.
I promise to be your consolation in disappointment, your strength when you need me, and to turn to you first in my own needs.
It is my vow to encourage you in all your endeavours,
and to walk with you to help you fulfil your goals.
I will never leave you. I am here to stay,
and I will be proud to be your husband.
I Claire promise you Michael to love you with all my heart, mind and strength.
I promise to be your lover, companion and friend.
I promise to be your ally in conflict,
your greatest fan and your toughest adversary.
I will be your partner in adventure and your accomplice in mischief.
I promise to be your consolation in disappointment, your strength when you need me, and to turn to you first in my own needs.
It is my vow to encourage you in all your endeavours,
and to walk with you to help you fulfil your goals.
I will never leave you. I am here to stay,
and I will be proud to be your wife.
People told me that things wouldn't really change that much once we were married - after all, we'd been living together for over 2 years. But to me there is one significant change, a sense of contentment and security that this is real. This is going to last.
I still wake up crazy with excitement to see him. And hope I always do.
The reading:
Mick, please hold Claire's hands, palm up so that you may see the gift they are to you
o These are the hands of your best friend, smooth and young, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as she promises to love you today, tomorrow, and forever.
o These are the hands that will work hard for you and your family, and hold them together as one.
o They are the hands that will love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.
o These are the hands that will hold you in joy and excitement and hope as she tells you that you are to have another child, that together you have created a new life.
o These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it and hold you when you struggle through difficult times.
o These are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick, or console you when you are sad.
o These are the hands that will support and encourage you to chase your dreams.
o And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged, will still be reaching for yours.
Claire, please hold Mick’s hands, palm up, so you may see the gift that they are to you.
o These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong that are holding your hands on your wedding day, as he promises to love you all the days of his life.
o These are the hands that will work along side yours, as together you build your future.
o These are the hands that will hold you as you laugh and cry, as you share your secrets and dreams.
o These are the hands you will place with expectant joy against your stomach, until he too, feels his child stir within you.
o These are the hands that will love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.
o These are the hands that will wipe the tears from your eyes: tears of sorrow and tears of joy.
o . These are the hands that will comfort you during illness and hold you when fear or grief fills your mind.
o And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged, will still be reaching for yours.
And the vows:
I Michael promise you Claire to love you with all my heart, mind and strength.
I promise to be your lover, companion and friend.
I promise to be your ally in conflict,
your greatest fan and your toughest adversary.
I will be your partner in adventure and your accomplice in mischief.
I promise to be your consolation in disappointment, your strength when you need me, and to turn to you first in my own needs.
It is my vow to encourage you in all your endeavours,
and to walk with you to help you fulfil your goals.
I will never leave you. I am here to stay,
and I will be proud to be your husband.
I Claire promise you Michael to love you with all my heart, mind and strength.
I promise to be your lover, companion and friend.
I promise to be your ally in conflict,
your greatest fan and your toughest adversary.
I will be your partner in adventure and your accomplice in mischief.
I promise to be your consolation in disappointment, your strength when you need me, and to turn to you first in my own needs.
It is my vow to encourage you in all your endeavours,
and to walk with you to help you fulfil your goals.
I will never leave you. I am here to stay,
and I will be proud to be your wife.
People told me that things wouldn't really change that much once we were married - after all, we'd been living together for over 2 years. But to me there is one significant change, a sense of contentment and security that this is real. This is going to last.
I still wake up crazy with excitement to see him. And hope I always do.