Sally Ann Meilun

We’re all here today to celebrate the marriage of Natalie and Harrison

We have always known that Natalie feels life deeply,

her heart is tender, and she loves with her whole being.

She is fiercely loyal, incredibly sentimental and intensely devoted to the people she cares about.

So I know that for her to stand here today—to leave her hometown, and the people who have always been close to her—

Harrison, she must passionately love you very much.

Harrison, I see in you a strong desire to build a meaningful life—one filled with purpose, adventure, and shared dreams.

And I know that journey will be one you create together.

Though your mother is not present with us today, she lives in your heart, in your strength and in the love you bring to this marriage.

Mark and I are so happy to welcome you into our family and we look forward to watching you and Natalie build your life story together.

You will always have our love, support and encouragement.

When Mark and I were preparing to get married, we went through pre-marital counseling, our priest shared something that has stayed with us all of our 32 years together.

He described marriage as two circles—each person whole and complete on their own—and when the two circles overlap, a third circle is made, the nucleus.

The nucleus is the place where your lives meet—it is the heartbeat and soul of your marriage.

All three circles matter.

Who you are as individuals matters.

But that shared center circle, the nucleus, is the life you build together—it must be nurtured, protected, and respected.

A great marriage isn’t when the perfect couple comes together, it’s when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.

Today is the beginning of your shared life—and a commitment to care for and respect the nucleus.

Natalie, do you take Harrison to be your husband, to love and support him, today and going forward?

I do

Harrison, do you take Natalie to be your wife, to love and support her, today and going forward?

I do

Natalie’s vows

I, Natalie, take you, Harrison,

to be my husband,

my partner, and my best friend.

I promise to respect you, to grow with you, and to support you through every challenge life brings.

-the beautiful, the uncertain and everything in between.

I vow to keep dancing with you in the kitchen, singing with you in the car and laughing with you on the couch.

I promise to keep saying yes to new adventures - even when they push me beyond my comfort zone.

I vow to always find a reason to celebrate, to be your own personal sous chef and to cherish you as much as I do Rookie!

I promise to nurture the life we build together.

Wherever life takes us, to unknown cities, distant countries, and places we’ve only seen on a map.


I choose you.

I choose you in every moment,
in every chapter,
today and always.

Harrison

I, Harrison, take you, Natalie,

to be my wife,

my partner, and my best friend.

I promise to love you deeply,

to stand beside you

and to support you in all that life brings.

I will laugh with you in moments of joy,

and stand with you in times of challenge.

I promise to respect you,

to be honest with you,

and to grow with you.

I vow to always love you, even when you insist on adopting another poodle.

I promise to run with you to see a beautiful moon, especially tonight.

I promise to always dance with you in the kitchen, and sing with you in the car.

I vow that I will try to make you laugh, even when you are tired of me

I promise to celebrate each “I love you” as if it was the first.

Wherever life takes us,

I choose to cherish you

today and always.

Rings

Your rings are a symbol of your commitment to one another.

Natalie, place the ring on Harrison’s finger and repeat after me:

I give you this ring as a sign of my love.

Harrison, place the ring on Natalie’s finger and repeat after me.

I give you this ring as a sign of my love.

By the authority vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife.

Now you may take your first kiss/dip as Mr. and Mrs. Peglar.

Let’s celebrate these two—and the life they’re beginning together.

And wherever life takes you, you always have a home with us.