Crane helped choose my dress, he was there when I tried it on, he helped me get ready before the wedding, and we arrived together. There was no “old, new, something blue”. We chose to not have any bridemaids, groomsmen, flowergirls, or ringbearers. We did away with the aisle, and nobody “gave me away”. I did not wear a veil. We did not exchange rings (as they were already tattooed on our fingers!). We did not throw my beautiful basket of lambs ear, and I did not wear a garter. We decided that all these traditions and superstitions were silly and unnecessary. We just went and did the ceremony, then partied afterward. Crane’s best friend, Thomas, is the officiant. We are indeed standing on top of a picnic table. And yes, we totally toppled over at the end. It was completely accidental. Nobody was hurt. I wouldn’t have it any other way. (Sorry about the sound; the roar in the background is the generator we were using to power the DJ’s equipment, since the venue did not have electricity. The generator really wasn’t that loud in person. The camera just happened to pick that particular noise up especially well.) Music: “Besaido Island” composed by Masashi Hamauzu
Friends, we are gathered together this morning here and in this park to bless and to witness the joining together of these two people, Bonny Ann Haupt and Oleg Vladimirivich Turayev in Christian marriage. … Bonny and Oleg come this morning to give themselves to one another in this holy covanent. … Bonny, will you have Oleg to be your husband, to live together in holy marriage, to love and comfort him, to honor and keep him in sickness and in health and forsaking all others to be faithful to him so long as you both shall live? If so please say “I will.” “I will.” (Same for Oleg) … Oleg and Bonny have chosen for their ceremony 2 very pertanent scripture passages. I’d like to share them with you, here, this morning. First from the 2nd chapter of The Song of Solomon. One of the most beautiful chapters in The Bible which talks about King Solomon as he speeks about how his wife has made an impact in his life and how he has decided to dedicate himself to her. Song of Solomon 2:16 My lover is mine, and I am his. And then from the 4th chapter of Eclesiasties: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn …
Welcome brides, grooms, and future wedding guests I’m Harmonie Krieger your host for nuptialstv.com your video guide to planning your wedding and beyond. On this edition of Nuptialstv we will be covering Exchanging traditional vows in the Wedding Ceremony. Weddings are about tradition and nothing says tradition more than the exchanging of the rings and wedding vows. Some couples want to write their own wedding vows and others want to find vows that reflect their own personal thoughts. Wedding vows can be long and elaborate or short and sweet. Here are a few sample ceremony wedding vows that may be what you are looking for: * This ring is a token of my love. I marry you with this ring and with all that I am. * I give this ring as my gift to you. Wear it and think of me and know that I love you. * This ring is a token of my love, my fidelity and of the unending circle of our lives for yesterday, today and tomorrow. * I pledge to you all that I am and will ever be. With this ring, I am gladly yours and you are mine. * This ring is a symbol of our love, our faith and our commitment to each other. * Please take this ring as a token of my love, my trust and my unending desire to be with you for all the days of our lives. * With this ring, I thee wed and I do bestow upon thee all the treasures of my heart, my mind and my hands. Thanks for watching nuptialstv.com, I’m your host Harmonie Krieger offering Congratulations for the Groom and Best Wishes to the Bride!
Getting married? Consider using this beautiful song titled ONE by Matthew Baute in your wedding ceremony. Perfect for the Unity Candle, Spiritual Reflection, Communion Meditation, etc. Perfect also for wedding videos, photographer slideshow presentations or more. Sheet music available from World Library Publications www.wlp.jspaluch.com
So its been a year since we decided to get married. A good friend Carina, who filmed the ceremony sent us video of the big day. The quality isnt the greatest the sound sucks but these videos mean the world to me. Our anniversary is celebrated on Nov 4Th, that was the day 14 years ago, when I asked Bryan to marry me…. He said Yes! So we ran down to city hall in San Francisco and became Domestic Partners. As you all know California allowed gay couples to legally marry in 2008 so the Leffews wanted to invite our friends and family together and celebrate our love. I will be posting three videos today. First The Ceremony. Second: Our Cake Cutting: www.youtube.com Third: Our Big Dance: www.youtube.com We hope these videos make you smile. Bryan will be bloging today about our big day so check out his blog: gayfamilyvalues.blogspot.com
(Sorry about the sound; the roar in the background is the generator we were using to power the DJ’s equipment, since the venue did not have electricity. The generator really wasn’t that loud in person. The camera just happened to pick that particular noise up especially well.) Music: “Besaido Island” composed by Masashi Hamauzu