Ceremony of Life Long Partnership
Maui ~ Hawaii
It is a great joy to be gathered here in this magnificent splendor of Hawaii
to join _______ and _______ as Partners in Life.
Love is a miraculous gift and it is your great love for one another that has brought you
to this sacred moment to embrace one another as beloved companions and friends. Therefore, this sacred vow is entered into with much consideration, love, respect and joy. We who participate bind ourselves as witness
to this vow of love that you state here today.
_______ and _______,
you are here today to declare openly the love and oneness you feel in your hearts.
May you have the patience to listen and to hear, the wisdom to understand,
the capacity to support each other and the joy to laugh and celebrate.
May your communication be loving and honest.
May your commitment to seeing and nurturing the best in each other be unwavering.
May you bask in the joy of giving.
May the brightness of your love shine so as to dissolve all obstacles to loving.
And may your love for one another
inspire and strengthen you both as you move through life together.
From “The Prophet” on Love:
True love gives nothing but itself.
And takes nothing from itself.
Love does not possess nor would it be possessed.
For love is sufficient unto love.
Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself.
To awake at dawn with a winged heart and
give thanks for another day of loving.
Minister:
Now that you understand of what you are about to partake,
are you ready to make the promises of commitment to one another?
Couple:
We are.
Minister:
Do you, ________, want to commit to ________, to hold her/him above all others
and have her/him as your Partner in Life? (I do.)
Minister:
Do you, ________, want to commit to ___________, to hold her/him above all others
and have her/him as your Partner in Life? (I do.)
Minister:
Please repeat after me:
From this day on, I choose you, _________, my best friend,
to be my True Companion and Partner in Life, to love and support you,
be a joy to your heart; to bring out the best in you
and to cherish you all the days of my life.
From this day on, I choose you, ________, my best friend,
to be my True Companion and Partner in Life, to love and support you,
be a joy to your heart; to bring out the best in you
and to cherish you all the days of my life.
(Note):
The promises above may be replaced or included in the overall ceremony
with the couple each repeating the passage below to one other:
Our choice is made. My mind is clear and my heart is strong.
This love means more to me than anything else in life.
There is no person, precondition, or approval I value more than your love.
There is no obstacle I would not overcome to reach you. I give myself to our union.
I welcome you as my partner in life. May our love forever keep us strong.
Presentation of Rings:
Minister:
These rings are a symbol of the love, unity and devotion that exists between you.
May they always insure gratitude for and appreciation of the commitment
you make here today.
_________ , with this ring, I promise to grow with you and to build our love,
to speak openly and honestly, to listen to you
and to love and cherish you as we walk through life together. From this day forward,
you shall not walk alone. My heart will be your shelter and my arms will be your home.
_________ , with this ring, I promise to grow with you and to build our love,
to speak openly and honestly, to listen to you
and to love and cherish you as we walk through life together. From this day forward, you shall not walk alone. My heart will be your shelter and my arms will be your home.
Couple's Personal Vows (optional)
Minister:
_________ and _________,
we hope that your life together brings you peace of mind and constant, unbounded love. May you have the power, patience, understanding, passion, good humor, affection
and courage to express and expand your love for one another and to all.
May you nurture and strengthen one another in times of difficulty.
When differences arise, may you be able to find in those differences
a deeper understanding of yourselves as individuals, and of each other,
and a greater love. In the face of challenges,
may you have the courage to reveal your inner selves to one another and to call forth
what is real and true, namely that you love one another.
May you support one another by turning sorrow to loving kindness
and problems to creative opportunities.
May you have fun and enjoy fully the miracle of life
and the glory of passionate commitment to one another.
_________ and _________,
you have declared your sacred vows in the presence of those gathered here
while keeping in mind that your family and friends remain close at heart .
And now, it is my great pleasure to declare you both,
with your hearts now united, as Partners- in- Life.
You may seal your vows with a kiss.
Maui ~ Hawaii
It is a great joy to be gathered here in this magnificent splendor of Hawaii
to join _______ and _______ as Partners in Life.
Love is a miraculous gift and it is your great love for one another that has brought you
to this sacred moment to embrace one another as beloved companions and friends. Therefore, this sacred vow is entered into with much consideration, love, respect and joy. We who participate bind ourselves as witness
to this vow of love that you state here today.
_______ and _______,
you are here today to declare openly the love and oneness you feel in your hearts.
May you have the patience to listen and to hear, the wisdom to understand,
the capacity to support each other and the joy to laugh and celebrate.
May your communication be loving and honest.
May your commitment to seeing and nurturing the best in each other be unwavering.
May you bask in the joy of giving.
May the brightness of your love shine so as to dissolve all obstacles to loving.
And may your love for one another
inspire and strengthen you both as you move through life together.
From “The Prophet” on Love:
True love gives nothing but itself.
And takes nothing from itself.
Love does not possess nor would it be possessed.
For love is sufficient unto love.
Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself.
To awake at dawn with a winged heart and
give thanks for another day of loving.
Minister:
Now that you understand of what you are about to partake,
are you ready to make the promises of commitment to one another?
Couple:
We are.
Minister:
Do you, ________, want to commit to ________, to hold her/him above all others
and have her/him as your Partner in Life? (I do.)
Minister:
Do you, ________, want to commit to ___________, to hold her/him above all others
and have her/him as your Partner in Life? (I do.)
Minister:
Please repeat after me:
From this day on, I choose you, _________, my best friend,
to be my True Companion and Partner in Life, to love and support you,
be a joy to your heart; to bring out the best in you
and to cherish you all the days of my life.
From this day on, I choose you, ________, my best friend,
to be my True Companion and Partner in Life, to love and support you,
be a joy to your heart; to bring out the best in you
and to cherish you all the days of my life.
(Note):
The promises above may be replaced or included in the overall ceremony
with the couple each repeating the passage below to one other:
Our choice is made. My mind is clear and my heart is strong.
This love means more to me than anything else in life.
There is no person, precondition, or approval I value more than your love.
There is no obstacle I would not overcome to reach you. I give myself to our union.
I welcome you as my partner in life. May our love forever keep us strong.
Presentation of Rings:
Minister:
These rings are a symbol of the love, unity and devotion that exists between you.
May they always insure gratitude for and appreciation of the commitment
you make here today.
_________ , with this ring, I promise to grow with you and to build our love,
to speak openly and honestly, to listen to you
and to love and cherish you as we walk through life together. From this day forward,
you shall not walk alone. My heart will be your shelter and my arms will be your home.
_________ , with this ring, I promise to grow with you and to build our love,
to speak openly and honestly, to listen to you
and to love and cherish you as we walk through life together. From this day forward, you shall not walk alone. My heart will be your shelter and my arms will be your home.
Couple's Personal Vows (optional)
Minister:
_________ and _________,
we hope that your life together brings you peace of mind and constant, unbounded love. May you have the power, patience, understanding, passion, good humor, affection
and courage to express and expand your love for one another and to all.
May you nurture and strengthen one another in times of difficulty.
When differences arise, may you be able to find in those differences
a deeper understanding of yourselves as individuals, and of each other,
and a greater love. In the face of challenges,
may you have the courage to reveal your inner selves to one another and to call forth
what is real and true, namely that you love one another.
May you support one another by turning sorrow to loving kindness
and problems to creative opportunities.
May you have fun and enjoy fully the miracle of life
and the glory of passionate commitment to one another.
_________ and _________,
you have declared your sacred vows in the presence of those gathered here
while keeping in mind that your family and friends remain close at heart .
And now, it is my great pleasure to declare you both,
with your hearts now united, as Partners- in- Life.
You may seal your vows with a kiss.
