290 The vows

And, thus,  they decided to go with standard arrangements. 

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"Do you both pledge to share your lives with each other and to speak the truth in the name of love? Do you promise to honor and tenderly care for one another, cherish and encourage each other?"

"And to stand together through sorrows and joys, hardships and triumphs for all the days of your lives?" the priest asked.  

"Yes, we do," Brina and Louis said together as they looked at each other lovingly.  

"Do you pledge to share your love and the joys of marriage with all those around you, so that they might learn from your love and be encouraged to grow in their own lives?" the priest continued. 

"Yes, we promise" the couple answered.  

"May these rings be blessed as a symbol of your union. As often as either of you look upon these rings, may you not only be reminded of this moment but also the love you share and the strength of your commitment to each other" the Priest said.