(Couple's Names)                                         

. . . As you begin your new life together,
(Wedding date)
As man and wife, now and forever . . .
Dedicate your lives to but one goal,
In body, in heart, in mind and in soul.
To make your marriage the best that it
can be, to honor each other until eternity.
Feel each other’s sorrow, feel each
other’s pain, then a deeper bond, the two
of you will gain. The words you speak,
the touch you give, will be the essence of
the life that you will live. Listen to
each other with ears and heart,
Attentive and caring never to part.
Always give your spouse the benefit|
of the doubt, for that is what trust and
respect are all about. Forgiveness and
understanding go hand in hand, then
you’ll surely know love has taken a stand.
Be gentle and loving each and every day,
Remembering your faith along the way.|
As you begin your new life,
as Man and Wife.
With Love,
(Your Name) 

                          © 1998 Jan Endres