SPIRITUAL VOWS
Welina Me Ke Aloha.
We gather here together on the majestic slopes of
Waikiki to celebrate the joyful union of this man,______ and this woman,______
in matrimony on this date of ______here on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
Mahalo ia oe no ke aloha.
We thank you for the beauty of this day, for the miracle of love, and
for this exact moment. We are thankful for all the blessings given to
______and______for bringing their two hearts together as one with Love.
Love is a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Love is a mountain
Awash in lovely flowers. It is your home, Where all bright things shine.
You feel it now, so strong and free, So part of every breath. That it
must live beyond eternity. Love never ends. Oke aloha ka mea oi ae.
Today, you are here to begin the weave of your marriage with the golden
threads of love, hope and commitment. You are promising to share the
happy and the sad, the joys and the sorrows, the riches and the hardships.
The commitment is to one another, to be partners in life helping the
other be stronger, wiser and the best friend.
He palena ole ke aloha.
______and ______are you now ready to commit to one another?
Do you take______ to be your wedded wife, To love, honor, and cherish
her in all of your days?
Do you take______ to be your wedded husband, To love, honor, and cherish
him in all of your days?
Throughout the world, rings are a sign of eternity, for as circles they
have no beginning or ending. These rings are the symbol of your pure
love and promises which you share together as husband and wife.
(Repeat and place the ring) Me ke aloha pumehana. With all my love,
and for all the world to see, I have chosen you as my husband/wife.
It is my heart's desire to be with you throughout my life, and I shall
love you always.
"YOUR OWN WORDS TO EACH OTHERS"
(poems, tributes, songs, gifts or any words from your heart)
You were born to be together, and together you shall be forevermore.
You shall be together even in your silent memory. Memory is once more
alive for the love of you. The secrets within me are seen through your
love. May you create a home that surrounds your family and friends with
Warmth, laughter and love and may your love be eternal.
I ola mau OE me kA mauli ola. He ola lo'ihi a ola kino maika'i, a
e pomaikai mau 'ia'oe, i pomaikai ia na kanaka e a'e i kou ola a pau.
It is our wish that your pure love will never be dimmed by the demands
of the world. May you always believe in the vows you have made here
today throughout your lives. May you have long life and good health,
and may you be greatly blessed so that you may be a blessing to many
others.
Now in the witness of the state of Hawaii, who performs all true marriages.
It is my honor that I pronounce you, partners in life, soul mates,
Husband and Wife. You may kiss your bride and you may kiss your groom.
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