Marriage is a gift of God, our Creator. It is a symbol of God's unending love for His people
and of the union between Christ and His Church.
Marriage is a lifelong partnership, uniting a woman and a man in heart, mind and body.
If you were in ice cream, every marriage there are challenges. That's why we have three rings in marriage.
The wedding ring, the engagement ring and the suffering.
Marriage sees you like a painting by Van Gogh.
Starry nights and bright sunflowers.
The countenance and favour of God will always shine upon you.
And I speak prosperity and peace upon you both, even as your soul crosses.
Love, generosity, wisdom and power will be the form of your lives together
and you'll be blessed to be a blessing to many of the others.
By Father God, I hand them over to your care.
Our Joel, we're in the presence of God.
My Donna, we're in the presence of God.
Take you, Donna, to be my wife.
Take you, Joel, to be my husband.
Having to hope.
Stay. For better, for worse.
For richer, for poorer.
In sickness and in health.
To love and to cherish.
So long as we both shall live.
You're a butterfly held captive, small and safe in your cocoon.
Donna, welcome to our family.
I remember Pauline's mum saying a couple of years ago when she first met you
that she said that one lovely lady in Joel better not lose her.
We congratulate you on your wedding today.
Father, we pray for Donna and Joel on this their wedding day.
Fill them with the knowledge of your will so that they may please you in every way
and fulfill your purpose for their lives together.
Therefore, in the name of God, I declare them to be husband and wife.
What God has joined together, let no one separate.
You may kiss the bride.
But on a serious note, it's the caring, selfless, motor-based and kind-hearted nature
that attracted me to Donna.
And of course, her stunning looks and smoking rig.
She's by far the most generous person I know.
And I'm happy to be spending good time with her.
Thank you for asking me to marry you.
I've loved the past five years.
I cannot wait for the next few years to come.
