Roch S. Jones

We are gathered here to unite Ralph and Daniel in lawfully wedded unity. Let’s witness the union of this couple.

Now let’s begin your marriage ceremony.

You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving. The great acts of love are done by those who are habitually performing small acts of kindness. We pardon to the extent that we love. Love is knowing that even when you are alone, you will never be lonely again. Great happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved. Loved for ourselves. Even loved despite ourselves.

We will now have you both read the vows that you have prepared for one another.

Ralph, you may read your vows first.

I promise to love you forever and always, support you throughout the rest of our lives, and stay by your side.

Daniel, it’s your turn to share your vows.

I promise to love you forever and always, support you throughout the rest of our lives, and stay by your side.

At this time, you will both now exchange your rings.

Ralph, place your ring on Daniel‘s finger and repeat after me. “With this ring, I promise to love and support my spouse forevermore.

Daniel, place your ring on Ralph’s finger and repeat after me. “With this ring, I promise to love and support my spouse forevermore.

Ralph and Daniel, join hands with one another at this time, please.

Ralph, will you take Daniel to be your lawfully wedded partner?

Ralph: I do.

Daniel, will you take Ralph to be your lawfully wedded partner?

Daniel: I do.

Ralph and Daniel, you have come before me today to show your love and become legally married.

By the power vested in me by the State of Hawaii, I now pronounce you legally married! If you wish, you can now share a kiss.