Officiant: I know it is customary to exchange rings, but what is more important in a ceremony like this is the sentiment that accompanies it.
Jack: *quietly* Besides, we already have rings.
Officiant: And yes, they already have rings. So we'll just rush through that bit. Jack, repeat after me please. 'I gave you this ring, that you may wear it as a symbol of the vows we have made this day'.
Jack: *meets Ianto's eyes and repeats, voice barely trembling at all* Ianto. I gave you this ring, that you may wear it as a symbol of the vows we have made this day.
Officiant: 'I pledge you my love, my respect, my laughter and my tears. With all that I am, I honor you.'
Jack: I pledge my love, my respect, my laughter and my tears. With all that I am.. and all that I will ever be, I honor and love you. *smiles*
Officiant: *turns to Ianto* Ianto, please repeat after me. 'I gave you this ring, that you may wear it as a symbol of the vows we have made this day.'
*sniffs and takes a moment to blow his nose first* Sorry. Had to do that so I could speak. *blushes and takes Jack's hands again* I gave you this ring, that you may wear it as a symbol of the vows we have made this day.
Officiant: *sets the vase aside and hands the roses to Jack and Ianto* A single red rose always means "I love you". Your gift to each other has been your wedding rings - which shall always be an outward demonstration of your vows of love and respect; and a public showing of your commitment to each other. Now for your first gift as partners I want you to give each other the rose you hold.
Jack: *gives Ianto his rose and smiles a bit nervously*
Officiant: Jack and Ianto, I would ask that wherever you make your home in the future - whether it be a large and elegant home, or a small and graceful one - that you both pick one very special location in your home for roses; so that on each anniversary of this truly wonderful occasion of your marriage, you both may take a rose to that special spot in your home, both as a recommitment to your marriage - and a recommitment that THIS will be a marriage based upon love
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Officiant: Jack and Ianto, we have heard your promise to share your lives in marriage. We recognize and respect the covenant you have made here this day before God and each one of us as witnesses. Therefore in the honesty and sincerity of what you have said and done here today and by the power vested in me, it is my honor and delight to declare you married and partners in life and for life. You may seal your vows with a kiss.
Jack: *is totally wondering how far he can interpret 'kiss'* *pulls Ianto close and kisses him deeply, sliding his arms around his waist*
Ten: *is standing around, hands in his pockets, looking ever-so-slightly upset*
Jones Family: *is seated looking all happy and such*
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Jack: *quietly* Besides, we already have rings.
Officiant: And yes, they already have rings. So we'll just rush through that bit. Jack, repeat after me please. 'I gave you this ring, that you may wear it as a symbol of the vows we have made this day'.
Jack: *meets Ianto's eyes and repeats, voice barely trembling at all* Ianto. I gave you this ring, that you may wear it as a symbol of the vows we have made this day.
Officiant: 'I pledge you my love, my respect, my laughter and my tears. With all that I am, I honor you.'
Jack: I pledge my love, my respect, my laughter and my tears. With all that I am.. and all that I will ever be, I honor and love you. *smiles*
Officiant: *turns to Ianto* Ianto, please repeat after me. 'I gave you this ring, that you may wear it as a symbol of the vows we have made this day.'
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Officiant: 'I pledge you my love, my respect, my laughter and my tears. With all that I am, I honor you.'
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Your gift to each other has been your wedding rings - which shall always be an outward demonstration of your vows of love and respect; and a public showing of your commitment to each other. Now for your first gift as partners I want you to give each other the rose you hold.
Jack: *gives Ianto his rose and smiles a bit nervously*
Officiant: Jack and Ianto, I would ask that wherever you make your home in the future - whether it be a large and elegant home, or a small and graceful one - that you both pick one very special location in your home for roses; so that on each anniversary of this truly wonderful occasion of your marriage, you both may take a rose to that special spot in your home, both as a recommitment to your marriage - and a recommitment that THIS will be a marriage based upon love ( ... )
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Jack: *is totally wondering how far he can interpret 'kiss'* *pulls Ianto close and kisses him deeply, sliding his arms around his waist*
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Dad: *cheers!*
Ten: *leans over and whispers to Nine* There was no "If anyone has a reason why these two should not be married...". That might've been fun.
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Nine: I wonder how many reasons we could come up with?
Patrise: *sniffles and claps*
Officiant: *ahems politely* You do need to sign this.. *waves the paperwork at them*
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Ianto: *giggles a little and grabs Jack's hands* Not in front of my parents!
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Nine: Yeah, but that's just not fair, is it? Seems to me Ianto should at least have a fighting chance. *nods sagely* I like him. He hung up my coat.
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Ianto: *smiles a little and signs it Ianto David Harkness-Jones.
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