The Wedding Ceremony of Lisa and Gordon Kuhns

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in joyous celebration.
We celebrate love, and we gather today in witness of love's miraculous power to heal, and to make us strong.
We celebrate family. The blessings of family inspire us to have courage and hope.
We celebrate commitment and devotion, as Gordon and Lisa join in marriage to build their life together.

With this ceremony Gordon and Lisa declare the lasting nature of their love for one another, and their earnest and heartfelt commitment to stand together through all of life's experiences.
We gather in witness, and in support and celebration of this marriage.

This marriage is, above all else, about family. Gordon and Lisa were first drawn together by a shared belief that Elizabeth deserves to be raised by a loving family. It is fitting that today's festivities are a shared labor of love, by an extended family and friends, all working together to make this a most joyous occasion.

Gordon and Lisa share a belief in a universal connection between all things. We are connected to everyone and everything around us more deeply, and in ways more ancient and powerful than we may imagine.
Gordon and Lisa share a further belief that if it is possible for one to rejoice, one should rejoice immediately, as one cannot know when the opportunity may present itself again.
In overcoming difficult times and circumstances, Gordon and Lisa have each adopted the same approach: Don't wait to appreciate life. Don't wait to be happy. If you are able to celebrate, celebrate now.
In addition to all who are present in celebration here today, there are numerous family members and friends who are joining us in the spirit of celebration by sending positive thoughts and best wishes for this joyful gathering. Gordon and Lisa have asked that at this point, we all take a moment to think of those who could not be here, and send our love and appreciation to them - then turn to one another, and give love and appreciation to each other for making this a wonderful day.
Gordon and Lisa, you are entering into one of life's most important opportunities for growth and learning. In a good marriage each person is continually growing. As you grow, remember to treat yourselves and each other with respect. Remind yourselves often of the love that brought you together, and that has led you here today. Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness and kindness that you each deserve. When frustrations and difficulties confront your marriage - as they do every relationship at one time or another - remain rooted in the lasting rightness of your love for one another, while working together to overcome the temporary difficulties.
If each of you takes responsibility for the quality of your life together, you will be rewarded with a marriage that stands the test of time, and that gives you comfort through the trials of daily life.
Take the time to make one another feel special. Never take each other for granted. Listen to one another from your heart as much as with your ears. Give each other the benefit of the doubt. Communication will be difficult at times and misunderstandings are inevitable. It takes time, effort, courage, and commitment to make a successful marriage.
Ideally, you will never stop building your relationship. Together you will find new ways to enhance each others lives while finding greater happiness and meaning in your own. Take the time to talk about each others expectations, hopes, and dreams. Be flexible and willing to adapt well to changes and new circumstances. Take the time to tell each other what you want. Take the risk of being vulnerable with each other. Above all, remember that, in order for love to flourish, it must be nourished and cherished. Be ever mindful of how truly great a blessing love has been to you. Your love for one another has guided you through many hard times already, and shown you the ability to rise above adversity. Love has always brought you back to the fundamental importance of family and friends. May you never lose sight of how important these blessings are, and may you find in each day some opportunity to express how deeply you cherish one another.
Now let us proceed with our ceremony.
Uncle Dick: Gordon, will you be Lisa's honorable husband, and rejoice in having her as your wife?
Gordo: I will.
Uncle Dick: Lisa, will you be Gordon's honorable wife, and rejoice in having him as your husband?
Lisa: I will.
G: I, Gordon take you, Lisa to be my wife, and I vow before these witnesses that I will love, respect, and appreciate you every day of our life together.
L: I, Lisa take you, Gordon to be my husband and I vow before these witnesses that I will love, respect, and appreciate you every day of our life together.
G: With this ring, I thee wed.
L: With this ring, I thee wed.
Uncle Dick:
Gordon and Lisa are husband and wife. (To Gordon) You may kiss your bride.

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[a2zdiy]

My pleasure, GreatGig - I just recently got this video from the camera our best man had set up on a tripod in the back of the room. It was wonderful fun for us to review his footage of the ceremony, but it runs a bit long for a yootoob video, so I just included the text for the ceremony in the sidebar, and had fun with the footage.

Thanks for watching - cheers!

[GreatGig1]

Ahhhh...*wipes a tear*...wedding always make to cry...:-) Lovely video for such a special day! Thanks for sharing the moment! :-)

[a2zdiy]

Me too!

For Lisa, who has no surviving family of her own, and had only met my Mom, it was: fly 3,000 mi. w/ child to meet all the rest of my family for the first time, and then get married... y'know... no stress or anything... :O She held up quite admirably, but she really needed all the levity we could provide.

[fehquig]

I like it when people show they have a sense of humor even during serious times like at weddings...

[a2zdiy]

Thanks fehquig! The Toccata bit was done on a dare from my oldest brother - his son David played the keys for the gig.

Thanks for watching-listening!

[fehquig]

The Toccata was a nice touch :)