300 couples gather for group vow renewal ceremony in Chicago

300 couples gathered in Chicago this weekend to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversaries – in the largest group vow renewal ceremony we’ve ever seen! 

 

Each couple attending the event at Holy Name Cathedral was hitched in 1972, making this their ‘golden year,’ and has spent the past five decades learning how to make a marriage last for the long haul. 

 

Many of the couples described the event as deeply emotional as they renewed their vows in the company of hundreds of other long-time partners, and Cardinal Blase J. Cupich delivered a moving homily in honor of the couples’ impressive devotion. 

 

One happy couple offered this piece of wisdom to reporters: “Negative or positive, you have to communicate. You can't read each other's minds. You have to communicate.” (Anthony and Cynthia Morales, via ABC 7 Chicago)

 

Sounds like good advice to us! 

 

Get the full scoop in Michelle Gallardo’s article for ABC 7 Chicago (via WLS Chicago)

 

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Attention Wedding Officiants!

 

Officiate a group vow renewal ceremony or wedding ceremony

 

Check out the following articles for tips on how to make your celebration a success. 

 

 

•  How to Officiate a Group Wedding Ceremony

 

• Everything You Need to Know About a Vow Renewal Ceremony

 

• Vow Renewal Ceremony Script for Wedding Anniversary

 

• Simple Vow Renewal Ceremony Script With Recognition of Children

 

• When Should You Renew Your Wedding Vows? Consider These 3 Things
   

 

Browse Articles about Vow Renewal Ceremonies 

 

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