Marlo and David

“Happy Valentines Day! And congratulations, In ancient Rome there were love
lotteries held in February as a way for young people to get to know one another.
Yet the greatest prize ever, is to win the love of the one whom you love. How
thrilled you must have been when they called and told you that you had won and
were to be married here at the Empire State Building. Your entry said:

“New York is the world’s city; New York is our city. And the Empire State
Building is New York’s building. It’s the place we went when we were falling in
love, and it’s the Empire’s lights we watch from our Brooklyn apartment each night
before we sleep. Where else could be better?”

It also described the early days of your relationship at your “alternative collage
newspaper”, how you perceived one another, grew on one another, and how the
arrogance of youth gave way as you “realized that knowing everything was no
longer as important as knowing each other.” My parents recently celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary and when asked the secret my mother said “It’s always
knowing when you’re right.” and my father said “But caring more about being
happy.” This simple truth is something that you have come to at the beginning of
your journey. I can only imagine that with such a great foundation that the heights
you will reach will be limitless.”

~ Presentation of the Rings ~

“May I have the rings please?”

Officiant is given the rings

“These beautiful rings are meant to serve as a physical reminder of the feeling you
have in your hearts at this very moment. There are times in life that we tend to
focus the things we have not yet accomplished, there will also be times of sorrow
and loss. Yet as you look to your hand and your wedding band, it will softly speak
of the great gift that you have been given and all that you have in one another. It
shall also be a reminder in the times of great joy, that you have someone to share it
with. Never again do you walk alone for your love shall be with you always.”

~ Closing Words and Pronouncement ~

“Marriage has in it the power to form a circle of family
that includes all who are touched by the warmth
of the love shared by a loving husband and wife,
creating a common ground of uncommon richness.
May your marriage bring your souls an abundance
of spiritual and physical nourishment.
May you be strong enough to balance one another,
caring and giving enough to complement one another.
May you be prosperous in all ways, ever appreciative,
and grateful for all the gifts your marriage has brought.
May you see your children grow and thrive.
And may you live your lives together in perfect harmony,
As partners, lovers, parents, teachers and best friends.”

“You are now as your hearts have always known you to be,
Husband and Wife. You may kiss your beautiful Bride!”

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