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Show 6 2001 Bridal Guide Made of honor Its a marriage made in heaven and you want to make promises unlike anything ever heard on Earth. Write your own vows! A more personal statement than traditional wedding liturgy or ceremonies, you can fill the words spoken in love to your m Personalize ceremony by writing your own vows with spouse-to-b- e readings, poems, phrases of unity, even music. Like the idea, but have too many other wedding details on your mind to wax creative? Some simple guidelines can help. Start with tradition. The Angli roto urns Ian. " - III- 1 - l Jj -- tK I'M cue ill O can wedding service (Dearly beloved, we are gathered here ... ) is considered too stodgy for contem- left over from high school or college. Find all the synonyms for porary weddings, but it has groom or any other words that express your feelings. Start reading. The Bible, Thrall, Koran and other great works of faith say plenty about marriage and love. If you are mixing religious traditions with this marriage, consult the sages of both your faiths to find readings of special meaning. strengths worth examining. There are promises of love, fidelity, honor and commitment in response to questions posed by the priest or minister officiating. Examine the wedding services from your religious tradition. See if there are ideas or phrases that you cherish, then write them in your own words. . Talk with your beloved about marriage. listening to each others beliefs, hopes, dreams and expectations will open your eyes to the commitment youre about to make. Take what you find and craft them into your own vows, using words that speak from your hearts. Pull out die thesaurus. You probably have one somewhere, either w0' love, bride, forever, Dont forget literature. Shakespeare isnt the only author who wrote about love. Poems, novels and song lyrics have dealt with the passion and the purity of married love since the dawn of time. Borrow freely. Is there something from a romantic movie, favorite opera, beloved musical production that makes you and your intended mistyeyed? Is there a song or other kind of music that speaks to your heart? Does a particular love story or novel about timeless romance say something about your relationship? Use it! Just remember: Don't turn the drama. wedding into a five-aEven if you cant transform your vows into a version of the film Titanic doesnt mean that you cant use ideas that might spark further ct & 15 OFF Invitations if ordered by May 1,2001 Wedding Stationery to express the promise of your new life together. ANNOUNCEMENTS NAPKINS INVITATIONS ACCESSORIES BRIDAL BOOKS 12 Books to choose from. 24 hour check out of books is available. thinking. Tell a story. Personal anecdotes are a wonderful way to share your love with guests and one another. How did you meet? What really went through your mind when this person asked you for the first date? How did you weather a storm in your relationship? How did he or she stand by your side when the going got tough? Telling the audience about the times youve experienced together will give guests a unique window on your love. Use humor. It'S OK to take a lighthearted approach, even if this is the most important promise youll ever make to another person during your life. Dont joke about the commitment youre making, but add some laughter through promises to love one another in spite of dirty laundry, channel surfing, fad fashions and obnoxious friends. Ask for audience participation. Friends and family not in the wedding party at the altar can be asked to speak about the couple. A few more pointers: Keep it simple. Long orations, interpretive dances and art displays might be your goal, but in the end will anybody else understand what your wedding stated? Discuss the vows with the officiant. The person marrying you will want to be on board the same train called your wedding. Talk to your minister, priest or rabbi about what you want to say and what you expect their role is. Theyll tell you what they can do to honor your intentions. Write it down. Its OK to use cue cards, cheat sheets, whatever it takes to get your lines right. Dont try to memorize your wedding vows unless you are an accomplished thespian. In Restaurant 2)eJa Get Off to a Good Start Vu You're saving for two now! As you go through life, you'll find that sound fi- nancial planning is important, and not just for yourself, but for your family as well. We'd like to help you get off to a good start financially, with services geared to helping you get the most for 3ine &)ininq & yaierinej. 735 77 400 JJuntirujton your money. Drive Up Window Checking Accounts Check Protection fRA.s High Interest Savings Direct Deposit Payroll Deductions Savings Certificates DESERTVIEW FEDERAL NCtJA CREDIT UNION 196 No. Main, Huntlngloo 435-687-52- 00 2 |