i wanted to post this a long time ago but couldn't find the time to do so. now that i chanced upon my ex-colleague's video on fb about her solemnization, the same words that were spoken to me on Dec 19 last yr rang in my head.
such powerful and beautiful words of love to see each other thru their lives. i am still as touched whenever i read and hear them. and leaves me to question why it's so common these days that ppl divorce or commit infidelity when they have been sworn to love their husbands/ wives till death on their marriage day? are marriage vows supposed to be taken so lightly?
Marriage Vows
Solemnizer’s Address
Mr _____ and Ms _____, do I understand that you are here
of your own free will, for the purpose of becoming man and wife?
(Couple answers in the affirmative)
Before you are joined in matrimony, it is my duty to remind you of the solemn and binding character of the vows you are about to make. Marriage according to law, is the union of one man and one woman,
voluntarily entered into for life, to the exclusion of all others.
(Request for the couple to stand)
To Groom:
Do you, _______, take this woman _________, to be your wedded wife, to live together in the legal estate of matrimony?
Answer: I do.
Will you love her, comfort her, honour and keep her, in sickness and in health, and
forsaking all others,
be faithful to her, so long as you both shall live?
Answer: I will.
To Bride:
Do you, _______, take this man _________, to be your wedded husband, to live together in the legal estate of matrimony?
Answer: I do.
Will you love him, comfort him, honour and keep him, in sickness and in health, and
forsaking all others, be faithful to him, so long as you both shall live?
Answer: I will.
Exchange of Rings --- (Optional)
Take this ring and put it upon the second last finger of his/her left hand.
very. beautiful.
