We Are Doing What??? (Page Seven) - Say "Yes Dear!"
Donna was licensed to marry people and did so with one of her clients. She had fun and thought she ought to do it again. Paul suggested Avalon since we will all be dressed up before dinner and the big dance.... A match made in heaven!
Donna did a beautiful service and fun was had by all! Join the fun!
The Vows As Prepared And Ready By Donna
We have gathered together today 26 miles across the sea on the island of love and romance as friends who share the same love of good times and social dancing. We thought that the Art Deco Ball might be the perfect location and occasion for a renewal of Vows Ceremony.
There are many among us today who have celebrated 40 plus years of wedding anniversaries and know too well what it takes to make a lasting marriage. But no matter the length of our marriages, we all have a true understanding of our initial spoken wedding vows, "in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer."
Let this renewal of those wedding vows serve as a re-commitment to our beloved spouse that when all is said and done, we would choose them all over again.
Now, please face your partner and prepare for the wedding ring exchanges:
First – Husband to Wife
Say the name of your spouse, then "For years you have walked beside me and have been my loving support. I recommit my love and life to you on this day and forevermore."
Now – Wife's to Husband
Say the name of your spouse, then "For years you have walked beside me and have been my loving support. I recommit my love and life to you on this day and forevermore."
With the power vested in me from the State of California I now re-pronounce you all to be remarried to your partner and the Love of Your Life!
I propose a toast to us all in the Renewal of our Wedding Vows.
Donna Z.
Donna officiates the ceremony
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Eleven couples participate in the ceremony...
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A beautiful setting with perfect weather... (Courtesy of Sam)
Miss Donna developed the thoughts on her own and they were beautiful
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Now we are placing the rings on our fingers
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Ahhhhhh (Courtesy of Sam)
"We did it again... Yeah!" (Courtesy of Sam)
"Hey.. It still fits!" (Courtesy of Sam)
Do we detect some tears amongst the participants? (Courtesy of Sam)
All smiles! (Courtesy of Sam)
"WOW... A touching moment!" (Courtesy of Sam)
A wonder few moments (Courtesy of Sam)
Looking into each others eyes... How romantic (Courtesy of Sam)
"Yes... I say it again..." (Courtesy of Sam)
Our leaders also exchange vows (Courtesy of Sam)
Who is holding the camera a safe distance from the ceremony? (Courtesy of Sam)
Paul had to wait a few minutes... He and Kerstin were crying (Courtesy of Sam)
Wally is still trying to get his ring on (Courtesy of Sam)
They are in an eye-lock! (Courtesy of Sam)
Sandy and Charlie... So serious... (Courtesy of Sam)
The couples are looking at each other with stars in their eyes (Courtesy of Sam)
Donna rechecks the words.... Yep! We are good! (Courtesy of Sam)
Now we get to watch Donna and Bob... (Courtesy of Sam)
Smoooch! (Courtesy of Sam)
Dang! Paul is still crying! (Courtesy of Sam)
Must get back to kissing.... They were busy taking pictures during
the ceremony
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Smooch.... Maybe next year?? (Courtesy of Sam)
What those hands... (Courtesy of Sam)
Ahh!
"I got my wish!" (Courtesy of Sam)
"It's huge" (Courtesy of Sam)
"I got it from my little Pookie-Bear , Hans"
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"I will have to think about 'Pookie-Bear'..." (Courtesy of Sam)
Everybody was very pleased with the renewal of vows (Courtesy of Sam)
Paul! Have you been a good boy?... Yes, thanks to you know who!"
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A successful afternoon
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The champagne flows
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Dinner is our next stop (Courtesy of Sam)
Ed captures the moment (Courtesy of Sam)
Lucky's mustache seems to have a life of its own (Courtesy of Sam)
:I am surrounded with handsome gentlemen (Courtesy of Sam)
Thank you again Bob and Donna for the great ceremony (Courtesy of Sam)
Sue checks in with the girls (Courtesy of Sam)
Dressed for dinner and the dance (Courtesy of Sam)
Jim cleans up real well (Courtesy of Sam)
Complete with a top hat... (Courtesy of Sam)
Toasts are occurring everywhere (Courtesy of Sam)
Here's mud in your eye
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Eight bottles of champagne disappeared in 19 seconds flat (Courtesy of Sam)
We are working on our appetite for dinner (Courtesy of Sam)
Next year??? (Courtesy of Sam)
Time for an announcement? (Courtesy of Sam)
"Yes indeed... I will sell his mustache cheap!" (Courtesy of Sam)
Vows over and then they show up.... (Courtesy of Sam)
Paul gets ready to head down stairs (Courtesy of Sam)
Bob does some serious 'splainin' (Courtesy of Sam)
"Now if I twist it several times will if look like a propeller?" (Courtesy of Sam)
Could we have asked for better weather? (Courtesy of Sam)
Ghislaine checks the vows (Courtesy of Sam)
Gentlemen... Start your engines (Courtesy of Sam)
"One last little bitty sip... please!" (Courtesy of Sam)
It's a happy time for all (Courtesy of Sam)
"Hey... I can see Honolulu from here!" (Courtesy of Sam)
"Yes... Dinner is right down the stairs and on the left" (Courtesy of Sam)
Here we go!
