Why Marriage?

By Mari Nichols

Because to the depths of me, I long to love one person,
With all my heart, my soul, my mind, my body...
Because I need a forever friend to trust with the intimacies of me,
Who won't hold them against me,
Who loves me when I'm unlikable,
Who sees the small child in me, and
Who looks for the divine potential of me...
Because I need to cuddle in the warmth of the night
With someone who thanks God for me,
With someone I feel blessed to hold...
Because marriage means opportunity
To grow in love in friendship...
Because marriage is a discipline
To be added to a list of achievements...
Because marriages do not fail, people fail
When they enter into marriage
Expecting another to make them whole...
Because, knowing this,
I promise myself to take full responsibility
For my spiritual, mental and physical wholeness
I create me,
I take half of the responsibility for my marriage
Together we create our marriage...
Because with this understanding
The possibilities are limitless

The Journey

G. K. Palmer

Today two hearts, two lives, will begin as one,
They will say their vows, and say I DO,
They will seal it with a kiss, and their life together has begun,
Forever bound, forever true,
Together through this journey of love,
They must learn to cherish, comfort, and trust each other,
Put their love, their friendship, in GOD above
Work together, day by day,help one another,
They work to build a life, a home, a family,
Together forever is their destiny,
Together in loves journey....

Wonderful Wedding Wishes

Lorraine Mun Yee Choo

A girl dreams about her wedding
-that blissfully special day.
So much excitement and anxiety
Over what to do and say.

You've found your perfect man
Who loves and cherishes you.
Your loving vows unite your souls,
Creating one heart shared by two.

Marriage is a promise to compromise
No matter how great or small.
Though life is never perfect,
True love surpasses all.

Give freely and unconditionally.
Enjoy a life filled with mutual caring.
I wish you a wonderful marriage
With sweet joys that make life endearing.

From this day forward, may you honour your oath,
I wish everlasting happiness to you both.

On Your Wedding Day

Kimberly Garey

I can't believe this day is finally here
I promised I wouldn't shed a tear
But here I am crying like a fool
I know he's what makes you whole
I know you're in love with this guy
I know he brings a sparkle to your eye
But I can't help but cry over this
Because he's marrying my big sis
I know things will still be the same
On this day that you will change your name
I know we'll still be the best of friends
We have promised to the end
I know that even though you're about to become his wife
I will always be a part of your life
But it just seems so scary
That you're about to get married
But when it's time to say I do
I will be here for you
As your sister, friend, and maid of honor
I support you in every way
As we stand here on your wedding day