THE ADDRESS
Love is the greatest thing that we can give to one another, for love is a wondrous gift.
When two people entrust one another with their innermost feelings, the bond between them
strengthens and surrounds them, until each becomes a part of the other. This closeness
cannot be measured by time, words or circumstance. It is a wholeness of the soul,
and the highest form of intimacy.

We are gathered  here today, because love gathers us...
And especially because love has found you both and woven you together into the great web
of life. And to, once again, celebrate one of the most sacred of all ceremonies known to mankind,
the joining of two spiritual beings in the acknowledgement of their commitment to one another.
You come together not as two halves to make each others lives whole, but as two whole beings;
blending their lives together to walk hand in hand through whatever life chooses
for you. And as quality of life is a choice, you have also chosen
at this time to solidify your commitment to one another.

THE LEI EXCHANGE
The spirit of aloha is a way of life and well being embraced by native Hawaiians for
hundreds of years. Traditionally the word aloha was a greeting reserved for loved ones by first
rubbing noses and then inhaling each other’s breathe alo = in the presence of, ha = breath of life.
In the ancient language of Hawaii, the lei, has always symbolized an extension of love, and the
joining of ohana (family) and lokahi (unity). In your union, living your lives together in the
spirit of aloha; acknowledges the divine within each ofyou and creates a
solid foundation of trust and unity.

Living aloha you will share the path of the heart, to go beyond where you have never
been in your capacity to love and be loved. It is a courageous path, for it is the path of the heart
that leads from this day; toward many beautiful tomorrows, and more happiness then either of
you imagined possible.As you exchange these leis, you will now begin to weave your own
lei of life. As a symbol that aloha will live in your hearts, souls, and in your sacred
union; you may exchange your lei’s with one another.

THE VOW EXCHANGE
Do you promise, once again, to love and respect; cherish and encourage; laugh in the good times,
struggle in the bad; care in sickness, enjoy in health; share your riches and honors; comfort with
your body and soul; with a glad heart, treasure all the days of your life. Is this your
heartfelt promise? If so, say I do. – Repeat

THE RING EXCHANGE
You will give this ring as a symbol the love lives deep within your heart and soul; that you are
bound, always, with your love, your soul, and all your heart. As the place this ring onto the finger,
I ask you too repeat these words: I have chosen to share my life’s journey with you; With this
ring, I pledge to you the joy of all my days; I love you. Repeat

THE RING BLESSING
A circle is the symbol of the sun and the earth and the universe. It is a symbol of
perfection, and of peace. In these rings it is the symbol of unity, in which your lives are
now joined in one unbroken circle, in which, wherever you go, you will always return to
one another and to your togetherness.

THE PRONOUNCEMENT
As you have showered each other’s hearts, here today, with expressions of your love;
by promising each other the joy of all your days. In pledging your vows, exchanging rings,
and choosing the path of aloha; symbolizing aloha will live in your sacred and loving union.
With the powers vested in me, by the state of Hawaii, it gives me great honor and
much pleasure to, once again, pronounce you both as husband and wife.

You may Kiss.
Aloha Wedding Ceremonies
Aloha Wedding Ceremonies
Rev. Barbara Concoby
P. O. Box 1989, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96745 -- Tel/Fax: 808-325-0895
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