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WEDDING VOWS
Welina Me Ke Aloha.
We gather here together on the majestic slopes of Waikiki to celebrate
the joyful union of this man,______ and this woman,______ in matrimony
on this date of ______here on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
Mahalo ia oe no ke aloha.
We thank you for the beauty of this day, for the miracle of love,
and for this exact moment. We are thankful for all the blessings
given to ______and______for bringing their two hearts together as
one with Love.
Love is a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Love is a
mountain Awash in lovely flowers. It is your home, Where all bright
things shine. You feel it now, so strong and free, So part of every
breath. That it must live beyond eternity. Love never ends. Oke
aloha ka mea oi ae.
Today, you are here to begin the weave of your marriage with the
golden threads of love, hope and commitment. You are promising to
share the happy and the sad, the joys and the sorrows, the riches
and the hardships. The commitment is to one another, to be partners
in life helping the other be stronger, wiser and the best friend.
He palena ole ke aloha.
______and ______are you now ready to commit to one another?
Do you take______ to be your wedded wife, To love, honor, and cherish
her in all of your days?
Do you take______ to be your wedded husband, To love, honor, and
cherish him in all of your days?
Throughout the world, rings are a sign of eternity, for as circles
they have no beginning or ending. These rings are the symbol of
your pure love and promises which you share together as husband
and wife.
(Repeat and place the ring)
Me ke aloha pumehana. With all my love, and for all the world to
see, I have chosen you as my husband/wife. It is my heart's desire
to be with you throughout my life, and I shall love you always.
"YOUR OWN WORDS TO EACH OTHERS"
(poems, tributes, songs, gifts or any words from your heart)
You were born to be together, and together you shall be forevermore.
You shall be together even in your silent memory. Memory is once
more alive for the love of you. The secrets within me are seen through
your love. May you create a home that surrounds your family and
friends with Warmth, laughter and love and may your love be eternal.
I ola mau OE me kA mauli ola. He ola lo'ihi a ola kino maika'i,
a e pomaikai mau 'ia'oe, i pomaikai IA na kanaka e a'e i kou ola
a pau.
It is our wish that your pure love will never be dimmed by the demands
of the world. May you always believe in the vows you have made here
today throughout your lives. May you have long life and good health,
and may you be greatly blessed so that you may be a blessing to
many others.
Now in the witness of the state of Hawaii, who performs all true
marriages. It is my honor that I pronounce you, partners in life,
soul mates, Husband and Wife. You may kiss your bride and you may
kiss your groom.
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