It's one of the best times of the year for a wedding officiant - Valentine's Day! This year I had the honor of officiating at a vow renewal ceremony for Matt and Robin who have been married for 31 years.
They selected a wonderful site for their ceremony...a charming and intimate wine cellar at "il Buco" in the Village. Of course, they included a wine ritual in their ceremony.
Both Matt and Robin collaborated with me privately so they could surprise the other with a gift. They each selected music that they played on their indidivual ipads for the other one. And they each wrote their new vows.
This couple were high school sweethearts who married pretty soon after high school graduation. In spite of their being young at that time, they have made their marriage work over the years...in good times and bad...mostly good! They raised two wonderful children who are doing well. They figured out how to conquer the challenges of life...relocation, tight budgets...the usual stresses of modern living. They are indeed Valentines forever and ever to each other.
As Robin said when she presented Matt with a new watch..."It's our time."
Julie Laudicina,Celebrant!
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