To the future Mrs. Jansen, to my lovely, to my one of a kind: we made it. As we celebrate our union today, I want to make sure that I express how much you mean to me. You are my priceless beauty, and your kindness, gentleness, devotion inspires me to be a better person every day. My prayer for us is that the Lord keeps nurturing our relationship and taking us to new heights every day. You are my best friend, my treasure, my joy, and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life making memories with you.
Monica and Damian, today in this church, you are the presence of Christ in our midst. Your love is the symbol of His love for us, for the Church. With open arms, we welcome you as you welcome us into the experience of love you want to share with us here.
Mikaela used to joke to me about the type of man that she wanted to marry one day: tall, handsome, funny, loyal. Mike is that list personified, so she found someone that complements her in every way. My beautiful, fiery little sister, you light up my life, and you make every day better. I couldn't be happier for the two of you.
To my husband, Hassaan, today, on our wedding day, I feel so lucky to be standing beside you as your wife. You have shown me what true love and commitment looks like, and I promise to cherish and honour you for the rest of my life. So to my amazing husband, thank you for being my everything. I love you more than words can express, and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you.
As we raise our glasses today, let us toast to a lifetime of shared laughter, to the beautiful memories that lie ahead, to whispered secrets and more inside jokes, and, of course, the occasional loving eye roll. May your marriage be filled with love, may your hearts continue to sing, and may your laughter compose a soundtrack of joy in your journey together. Congratulations!
Kyle is a thoughtful, curious, hardworking, and accomplished, affectionate man, still a bit mischievous, with a big heart who I'm so lucky to get to marry. In all the ways that are most important, I know I can rely on Kyle. I love that he cares deeply about his friends and family, that he doesn't take himself too seriously, and that he makes me laugh every day. We've both grown so much together over the last seven years as people and as partners, and I'm so proud of us.
Dear Sergio, happy wedding day, babe. I can't wait to marry my best friend today. I can't wait to celebrate with you and to start our married life. And I look forward to a future with you full of joy, adventure, so many laughs, and lots of love. I love you with all my heart always, and so do the girls. Love, Stephanie
Sarah, you've changed my life in so many wonderful ways. I know that it's only going to get better from here. No one can make me smile the way that you do, and I honestly feel like the happiest man on the planet. I love you more than words can express, and I look forward to spending the rest of my life with you.
Patrick, from our first date to our wedding day, you have shown me nothing but respect and what it is to have a supportive partner to navigate this wonderful life. Your loving nature, your gentle soul, and your ability to talk me through even the toughest moments are just a few things I love about you, Patrick. When you're gone, I find myself counting the hours until I can be with you again, hugging you and giving you all the kisses. I should be nervous, anxious, and overwhelmed, but I find myself calm and at peace because I know that no matter what happens today, I am marrying my best friend, my forever supporter, my encourager, and my soulmate.
Christian, mi amor, I always tried to think what I would say when this moment came, but I don't think seventeen- and sixteen-year-old us would have imagined our life now. Our love has grown and flourished into something so beautiful and special that I know is not often seen. These eight years have not been easy, but they have been a great adventure that led us to be here today as the man and woman we were meant to be.
My dearest Katarina, from the moment I met you, I knew there was something special. You're my rock, my best friend, my confidant. There's no one else I'd rather go on this journey with than you. From the good moments to the not-so-good moments, I've always been proud to call you mine. With you by my side, I feel like a new man, a better man, a husband, and I hope one day, a father. Together, I feel there's nothing we can't do. We've done so much together—our first coffee, meal, festival—the list goes on. So let's toast to the good and bad times as we both grow together. I love you, Nina. Be mine forever.
Danijel, I have unfortunately known you for fourteen years of my life. When I say unfortunately, I don't mean this in a negative way. You have had such a big impact on my life that I sometimes feel disappointed for not getting a chance to know you earlier, to create an even stronger bond with more memories, adventures, and laughs.
To my very soon-to-be husband, there are no words that could possibly capture or explain my love for you. Without saying a word, I can feel all the love and care you have for me, and I know you can feel mine too. I have found my home in your arms and a sense of happiness I did not know was possible. No matter what happens from this day forward, I get to say that I've experienced a love greater than anything else. Just know that you and your happiness mean everything to me. I love you so much, Adam, and see you soon.
I wanted to tell the story of how Dalia and I met. What I imagine is there's two grandmothers, Bubbe Pearl and Grandma Susie, and they live in the same apartment building. So I think they met maybe in the hallway to the elevator, and I think that's when they started to hatch a plan. So, another few months ahead, I was introduced to Dalia by a classmate and said, "Oh, you're Dalia. My Bubbe told me I needed to ask you out for coffee."
I've never thought of myself as a particularly lucky person, and I never understood why things just didn't seem to work out my way sometimes. I now know that I was saving all of my luck for the chance to be with you. All of my luck has been concentrated into this moment where I get to be your wife, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Nate, you are the love of my life, my best friend, the one who makes me laugh more than anyone, my shoulder to cry on, and the best dog dad to Harper and Finn. Although it hasn't always been easy over the last few years, I've learned that our love is resilient, adventurous, and as long as we are together, we can get through anything and come out stronger.
Erica, growing up with an older sister like you has been an immense blessing. From the very beginning, you've been a living example of loyalty, discipline, and strength. From a young age, I've been fortunate to have Erica to look up to, to learn from, and be inspired by. You are an amazing sister, daughter, friend, cousin, and you will make an incredible wife.
Dear Joey, to say these past seven and a half years have flown by would be a lie. It feels like I've known you forever, and from the very start, I knew we'd get to this moment one day. Through every good and bad moment, you are my ray of light. My love for you hasn't stopped growing, and as our lives continue, it can only grow stronger. Today, I give you my heart for the rest of forever.
I could recognize you by touch alone, by smell, unspoken, unseen, unheard, by the way your breaths come and your feet strike the earth. I would know you in another lifetime entirely, in different bodies, in different times, and I would love you in all of this until the very last star in the sky burnt out into oblivion.
