Roch S. Jones

Marriage is a dedication. You give yourself into the hands of the one you love. You do so trustingly and generously. By the same token, each of you receives a gift, the life and love of each other.

Declaration of Intent:

Samantha and Luke, before this moment you have been many things to one another, but now you shall say a few words that take you across a threshold of life. What you promise today must be renewed and reaffirmed tomorrow and all the tomorrows to come.

Vows:

Luke, do you take Samantha to be the wife of your days, the companion of your heart and the friend of your life? To stand united in the face of adversity and bask together in the light of good fortune? With these words spoken, do you wish to marry Samantha and join your life with hers?

Luke: I do.

Samantha, do you take Luke to be the husband of your days, the companion of your heart and the friend of your life? To stand united in the face of adversity and bask together in the light of good fortune? With these words spoken, do you wish to marry Luke, and join your life with his?

Samantha: I do.

Pronouncement:

Luke and Samantha, you have each betrothed yourself to the other in love and compassion, and you have taken upon yourselves the responsibilities of a profound and loving friendship. In keeping with tradition, you have spoken the words and performed rites that have united your lives. Having so affirmed, by the power invested in me by the state of Hawaii, I now pronounce that you are husband and wife.

Luke, you may kiss the bride.