THE PROMISE

Marriage is a coming together of two lives and a celebration of the love of two people. But it is more. The love that GROOM and BRIDE feel for one another is the flowering of a seed that their parents planted in their hearts years ago.

Today, as they embrace one another in their love, so do they embrace the families which have come together to celebrate with BRIDE and GROOM on this happy occasion.

As a sign of their love for their families, BRIDE and GROOM would like to offer these roses, to their mothers, MOTHER and MOTHER, as symbols of their eternal love.

MOTHER and MOTHER, GROOM and BRIDE would like you to know that your efforts were not in vain and that your love and support is very much appreciated. They thank you for everything you have instilled in them. These roses are a promise that no matter how far away you are that you are not forgotten, and a reminder that you are always in their hearts.

It is only out of families that new families emerge. Today, the flowers that are placed here symbolize your separate lives and that of your individual families. GROOM and BRIDE, you come to this moment from these families and the new emerges from the old, the present from the past.

I ask that you take these flowers, symbols of your appreciation, love, respect, and admiration, and present them to your mothers.