We gather together
With you two today
To celebrate your love
And the start of your new life
Together.
Beautiful bride,
Radiant and bright,
Haloed in the chapel door;
Your groom glowing
With happiness
And pride.
Embraced
In the arms of a mountain,
Watching over you
In her fynbos garden,
You promised your love
When he asked you
To spend Forever
With him.
Your love
Stretched across the globe;
As deep as the oceans;
Stronger than her waves;
Stronger than the covid waves
That tore at our world.
Nothing could keep apart
You two souls;
Whose love
Beats as one heart.
Now the rafters echo
With our joy
And the church bells ring
With our blessings.
As you wear your golden rings
Of promise.
The glow of love
Shining in your faces today
Brightens the sun.
May it shine forever
On your path,
As you walk
Through Life’s garden,
Together
Forever.
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