“Love is in the air . . . or is it?” You’ve known him for over six months. Could he be the one?

But how can you find out? The answer—just look into his eyes and softly say . . .

Tell Me Why

Tell me why we shouldn’t fly, to test the wings of love,

To soar amongst the clouds on high, together play above.

Tell me why we shouldn’t dream, to care and touch and grow,

To learn about each other, souls and spirits get to know.

Tell me why we shouldn’t chance, to hold each other near,

To feel the flames of passion deep, to prize the feelings dear.

Tell me why we shouldn’t walk, together hand in hand,

To cherish life’s sweet pleasures, to fully understand.

Tell me why we shouldn’t hope, to see the future bright,

To feel at peace with one another, to know that this is right.

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When the wedding day finally arrives, will everything go as planned? You’ll have to wait and see.

So now you stand, hand in hand, in the “Chapel of Love.” And ask yourself . . .

Do Dreams Come True?

Dreams are realized only when efforts are made to achieve them.

As you stand before me, it is clear you have fulfilled your dream of joining     

     together to share life’s blessings.

Your lives have been driven by the pursuit of individual passions.

Each of you has persevered and succeeded in reaching the goals you   
     have set.

Jessica, your family has admired your strength and determination as they   

     watched you grow from a small girl into a young woman.

I know they are proud of your ability to think things through logically and to       

     make decisions.

  

Your warmth and positive attitude truly are special traits.

Your desire to succeed has enabled you to receive an advanced degree and   

      your caring manner has made you an exceptional teacher.

Jason, although I have known you only a short time, I have grown to respect 

      you. You seem to be a fine young man.

Your commitment has enabled you to actualize your aspiration of 
      becoming a lawyer and your strength and warm heart have brought   
      Jessica happiness.

“Will the woman in the third row, with the hat pulled down over her face,      

      please keep quiet?

This is a wedding ceremony. If you can’t behave, I will have to ask you to          

      leave. Now, let us continue.”

You both should be proud of your accomplishments, as those who love   
      you are.

You are unique people and sure to become a very special couple.

In marriage, continue to develop your shared dreams and support each      

      other in achieving personal ambitions.

Love, honor, and respect your differences and cherish your similarities.

Your love for each other is obvious and your bond appears strong.

Realize and embrace the goodness you both bring to this relationship.

At this time, I ask those gathered here today if there is any reason why             

      these two young people should not be joined together in holy matrimony.

“Yes, I see a hand raised in the third row. Oh no! Not you again. Why 
      can’t you control yourself?

“My God, what are you holding? A sign. What does it say?

You can’t be serious. Are you sure you’re his wife?”

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