The Service
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Good Afternoon, On behalf of Tosky
and Suede may I welcome you all to Lympne Castle, which has been duly
sanctioned according to law for the celebration of marriage.
My name is Dudley, and it will be my pleasure to conduct the ceremony today.
My colleague Debbie will register the marriage and present the marriage certificate.
The witnesses will be Mummy Tosky and Mummy Suede today.
The ceremony will be conducted in accordance with the civil law of the country which requires both the Bride and Groom to declare their freedom to marry before they contract their marriage and solemnly promise to take each other as husband and wife.
We have gathered together to celebrate the marriage of Tosky and Suede.
Marriage is the promise of hope between two people who love each other, who trust love, who honour one another as individuals in their togetherness, and who wish to share their future together.
It enables two separate people to share their desires, longings, dreams and memories, their joys and laughter, and to help each other through their uncertainties. It provides the encouragement to risk more and thus gain more.
In marriage, the husband and wife belong together, providing mutual support and stability in which their lives may grow.
We have all come to witness the promises of Tosky and Suede in marriage; to share with them their happiness and their hopes for the future.
Tosky and Suede before you are joined in matrimony I have to remind you of the solemn and binding character of the vows you are about to make.
Marriage according to the law of this country is the union of one man with one woman, voluntarily entered into for life, to the exclusion of all others.
So I ask you if anyone can show of any just cause or lawful impediment why Tosky and Suede may not be joined in marriage you should declare it now or forever hold your peace.
So I ask who presents the Bride in matrimony?
Daddy Suede: I do
Tosky and Suede you have invited your family, friends and loved ones here to witness the happiness you have found in one another.
Are you ready to make the pledges by which you commit yourselves to each other?
Tosky and Suede: We are
Tosky do you promise to love and honour Suede as your life's partner, being faithful and supportive all your days together? Do you agree to share this deep commitment to each other in you marriage?
Tosky: I do
Suede do you promise to love and honour Tosky as your life's partner, being faithful and supportive all your days together? Do you agree to share this deep commitment to each other in you marriage?
Suede: I do
I now invite Darth Han up to read the Wedding Sonnet which she wrote herself.
Tosky: I declare that - I know of no legal reason why I Tosky may not be joined in marriage to Suede.
Suede: I declare that - I know of no legal reason why I Suede may not be joined in marriage to Tosky
Tosky: I Tosky, take you Suede to be my wedded wife. To be loving, faithful and loyal to you in living our married life together.
Suede: I Suede, take you Tosky to be my wedded husband. To be loving, faithful and loyal to you in living our married life together.
Tosky: (Presents ring) This ring is
the symbol of unity, in which our two lives are now joined, in one unbroken
circle.
Wherever we go we always return to one another.
This is my promise of love to you, to give the best of myself, and to ask no
more than you can give in return. To share with you my time and to
bring joy, strength and imagination to our relationship.
Suede: (Presents ring) This ring is
the symbol of unity, in which our two lives are now joined, in one unbroken
circle.
Wherever we go we always return to one another.
This is my promise of love to you, to give the best of myself, and to ask no
more than you can give in return. To share with you my time and to
bring joy, strength and imagination to our relationship.
These rings are an outward symbol of your love for one another.
When two people who have sought each other for however long, have finally found each other; when they have seen that they are matched in sympathy, are compatible and in a word that they are alike; there is then established forever between them -a union. This union is love, which asks the greatest sacrifices and gives the sweetest delights.
Tosky and Suede you have given your marriage vows and personal promises to each other in the presence of your families, friends and loved ones. I am delighted to announce that you are now husband and wife.
Tosky I am sure you will now wish to kiss your bride.
Ladies and Gentlemen Tosky and Suede together with their witnesses Mummy Tosky and Mummy Suede will now sign the Marriage Register and receive their Marriage Certificate.
Ladies and Gentlemen may I present Mr and Mrs Tosky.