Gary, I can't believe today is finally here.
Four years ago, I never could have imagined the incredible journey we were embarking on
together.
I also would never believe that that bad boy skateboarding art student would become such
a strong, dedicated, and hard-working man.
A man that I will get to call my husband today.
I never thought I would find a man like you, a man who encourages me to chase my dreams,
to never settle, give up, and to open my heart to all of the beautiful possibilities of this
life.
Flora, today is by far our most important destination.
We have moved in together, finished college educations together, began careers, cared
for our pups, invented funny songs, traveled across the country, and settled in a beautiful,
new location together.
Today though is the day where our unique roads of life cease to run in parallel, and instead
truly intersect to become one path moving forward.
Gary, you're the man of my dreams, and the man of my life.
You are my best friend, you are my everything.
I can't wait to spend forever with you.
With all my love and the promise of a lifetime together, your future wife, the almost Mrs.
Flora Wilkerson.
For sure.
Here we can throw away all our material possessions right now, including this watch, and it wouldn't
matter.
Today I will make a promise to you, with Christ as my witness, in regards to our time together
that lies ahead.
When I see you next, you will know this promise and become my wife, my dear Flora Desi Wilkerson.
I love you with all my heart.
Are you ready?
We're celebrating the most important day in each of your lives.
A day when you will be recognized no longer as individuals, but as one entity.
Marriage is so much more than just legal recognition.
It's a bridge connecting two souls.
You will find that in fact you will act as one, think as one, react as one, and even
begin to feel as one.
You will intertwine so much that you won't be able to imagine you without the other.
It truly is unity.
We live in a world where individualism is glorified, and that's how each of you have
lived your lives before you knew each other.
Gary, you lived in many unique places and situations, all the while following your artistic
passion and most importantly, connecting on a spiritual level with your creator.
You're very easygoing, likable, hardworking, and you always find time to laugh.
Flora, my dear sister, you have a special place in my heart.
I've watched you grow up.
I've seen you shed many tears, both in joy and sadness.
You never really made mistakes.
You just created opportunities to grow and to learn.
You're educated, well-rounded, and you've found a place being the glue that holds all
family ties.
You're loved by all.
You touch.
Mima would be proud of you today, and she would adore Gary, and she wouldn't have missed
today even if she wasn't invited.
Flora, I vow to always treat our relationship as a never-ending journey, no matter the storms
or the landscapes that lie ahead.
I promise to keep you embedded in my heart just as I've asked Christ to do for both of
us, and I promise to give you all of my strength whenever you may fall.
Gary, you are my love, my strength, and my life.
I will stay by your side wherever our journey takes us.
I'm yours forever.
Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Wilkerson.
You're married!
Congratulations, Mr. Wilkerson.
Congratulations, Mr. Wilkerson.
Congratulations, Mr. Wilkerson.
Congratulations, Mr. Wilkerson.
