What would I do without your smart mouth Drawing me in and you kicking me out
You got my head spinning, no kidding I can't pin you down
What's going on in that beautiful mind I'm on your magical mystery ride
And I'm so dizzy Don't know what hit me
But I'll be alright My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
Cause all of me loves all of you Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you
How many times do I have to tell you Even when you're crying you're beautiful
How many times do I have to tell you Even when you're crying you're beautiful
How many times do I have to tell you Even when you're crying you're beautiful
Bruce and Edith, do you both stand here today to give away your daughter in marriage to Raphael?
Absolutely Yes
And do you promise to check on them on a monthly basis?
For sure And have you checked his bank balance to make sure that Janice can continue to go shopping on weekends for shoes?
We'll certainly look into that And I would double check on Monday because I believe somebody else likes to buy shoes
But if you could give them your best wishes, please remove her veil and then please take a seat
Marriage, according to Laura in Australia, is union of a man and a woman
to the exclusion of all others voluntarily entered into the life
And like many of us, Raphael and Janice, join us in the hope that one day all couples who are committed to a relationship together
regardless of their differences or sexual preferences will be able to be legally married in this wonderful country of ours
And I think that deserves a round of applause
On your wedding day, today is the day you'll always remember the greatest in anyone's life
The start of the day just two people in love and end it as husband and wife
It's the brand new beginning, the start of a journey with moments to cherish and treasure
And although there'll be times when you both disagree, these will surely be outweighed by pleasure
You'll have heard many words of advice in the past when the secrets of marriage were spoken
But you know that the answers lie hidden inside where the bond of true love lies unbroken
So live happy forever as lovers and friends, it's the dawn of a new life for you
As you stand there together with love in your eyes from the moment you whisper, I do
And with luck, all your hopes and your dreams can be real
May success find its way to your heart
Tomorrow can bring you the greatest of joys, but today is the day it all starts
Now with Raphael working as an architect and Janice working as a registered nurse
It is heretics that they have learned from their parents and their family
Their passion that they have gained from being with each other
And their commitment that these two people have in their everyday lives will only continue on
In the relationship that they're about to now enter into
And life is about give and take and that means that both of you need to help each other out from this day forth
And Janice that means that you need to let Raphael maybe continue to snore really loud every night
After a some wine, maybe
But Raphael in return, that means you don't stop telling Janice that you love her every day
And that's morning, noon and night
Her email, text message and phone call
And also what it means is that everybody here is my witness
We'll make sure that both of you stay true to each other for the rest of your lives together as one
So now we're going to hear the declaration of marriage for both Janice and Raphael
Raphael, if you could please repeat after me
I'll hold it
Yep, sorry
I call upon the person's here present
I call upon the person's here present
To witness that I, Raphael, live here around Keith
To witness that I, Raphael, live here around Easter
Take me, Janice and John
Take me, Janice and John
To be my lawful, wedded wife
To be my lawful, wedded wife
I'm just going to go to a commercial break now, I'm going to be back in a second
Leaving out tonight
I call upon the person's here present
I call upon the person's here present
To witness that I, Janice and John
That I, Janice and John
Take me, Raphael, to Vera, about Easter
Take me, Raphael, to Vera, about Easter
To be my lawful, wedded husband
To be my lawful, wedded husband
Raphael, do you choose Janice to be your lawful, wedded wife?
Do you promise to love her, comfort her?
Honor her and keep her
In sickness and in health
And forsaking of all others
Keeping you only to her, so long as you both shall live
I do
And Janice, do you choose Raphael to be your lawful, wedded husband?
Do you promise to love him, comfort him
Honor him and keep him
In sickness and in health
And forsaking of all others
Keeping you only to him, so long as you both shall live
I do
Now when two people come to see me to ask to marry them, I always ask them what's the
best things about each other, some words and some stories, and if you recall Raphael Janice's
words were that she actually loves that you're giggly, you're kind and very generous, and
Janice Raphael's words were that he loves that you're strong, you're independent and
very kind. It's always lovely to see couples respond to this question on the spot as it
makes them stop to think and really appreciate who they have in front of them. And it was
great to see that they have both respect for each other, whatever they've done in the past,
the present and of course the future. So where did it all begin? It began back in November
2012, where they first met and went on their first date. Before they actually got to meet,
they were actually in the courting stage, otherwise known these days as the texting
stage. Raphael texted Janice and said, I've been hit by a car. Well at this stage I hadn't
actually spoken, so Janice actually couldn't really understand him when she actually called
him due to him laughing, his pain and his accent went a little bit stronger as well.
But Janice knew after this that this guy was one that she needed to meet quickly. Well a
few years had passed and it was in July 2016, Raphael and Janice went to Benelong restaurant
in the dinner and this is where Raphael was set to propose. Being an architect, obviously
being in the Sydney Opera House is just a place that was meant to be and that's where
he proposed of course. Unlucky for us Janice said yes as we're here today to solemnise
their love and the happiness and of course their marriage. Okay next up I'd like to
call upon Biju to do another reading. Words of wisdom from the Dalai Lama. Taking into
account the great love and great achievements involved great risk and that a loving atmosphere
in your home is the foundation for your life. Be gentle with the earth, be gentle with one
another. When disagreements come remember always to protect the spirit of your union.
When you realize you've made a mistake take immediate steps to correct it. Remember that
the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for
each other. So love yourselves, love one another, love all that is your life together and all
else will follow. Thank you Biju.
Okay folks so now comes the time when we're going to hear their vows that they wish to
make a commitment to each other and Raphael gets you to go first.
Do you now by my side? I know now our journey through life will be extraordinary. Life will
still remain unpredictable so I don't want to make small promises I can't keep. One little
promise I can certainly do however is make you laugh every day. I say that because you're
a cheap laugh. I am blessed that you have come into my life. On the very moment I decided
to ask your hand in marriage I made a big promise not to you but to myself. You will
be the person in my life who should only deserve nothing less than my all. The most important
thing I need you to know is that everything I am and everything I will become is for you.
There's nothing else in my life that has ever been so certain. I love you so much.
As John Legend sings in his song, all of me loves all of you. You're my end in my beginning.
I give you all of me and you give me all of you. After two years of fun, love and laughter
I choose you Raphael to be my husband. I promise to stand by your side to learn with you and
to grow with you even as time changes us both. I promise to laugh with you always and pick
you up when you're down. I promise to be true to you, faithful to you and to respect you
forevermore. Loving you as an individual and as my partner, may we have many adventures
and grow old together. In front of my family, your family and our friends, I will love you
forever. I love you for not only what you are but for what I am when I'm with you.
I give you my hands to hold and my love to keep. You're my today and all of my tomorrows.
I give you this ring to wear with love and joy. As a ring has no end, neither shall my
love for you. I promise to take care of you and cherish you for the rest of your life.
Ladies and gentlemen, now comes the time where we symbolise unity of both Raphael and Janus
by giving each other a ring as a commitment to each other to remind them of today. But
I'm going to read you a reading or a blessing which was done by the Reverend Daniel Harris.
These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you that are
holding your hands on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow
and forever. These are the hands that will work alongside of yours as together you build
your future. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through
the years and where the slightest touch will comfort you like no other. These are the hands
that will hold you when fear or grief fills your mind. These are the hands with countless
times wipe the tears from your eyes, tears of sorrow and tears of joy. These are the
hands that will tenderly hold your children. These are the hands that will help you to
hold your family as one. These are the hands that will give you strength when you need
it. And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching
for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch. The circle of
the wedding ring is a symbol of eternity. It has no beginning or end. Traditionally it
is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because the vein in this finger was believed
to leave directly to the wearer's heart. Janice and Raphael, may these rings be a sign
of your never ending commitment to each other, showing how your true love is never ending.
Can we please have the rings? Janice, let this ring be a symbol.
Of my promise to you. Of my promise to you. And a reminder of my devotion to you. And
a reminder of my devotion to you. I'm so proud to call you my wife. I'm so proud to
call you my wife. Raphael, may this ring be a symbol of my promise to you. Of my promise
to you. And a reminder of my devotion to you. And a reminder of my devotion to you. I'm
so proud to call you my husband. That's how I feel. Ladies and gentlemen, before the big
moment comes, may Janice and Raphael keep their promise to one another, showing the true
value in life in each other's arms. May they be united in matrimony together, allowing
them to feel nothing but complete. Raphael and Janice have agreed to wear these rings
as a symbol of their love. And in front of their family and friends and witnesses today,
it is with the greatest pleasure, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss your
bride. Come on folks, big round of applause.
I think someone's been practicing. All right folks, now comes the time to sign the official
registry. I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
I'd like to call upon Kate and Demetrius to come and witness today's proceedings.
