Weddings, Renewals and Committments

Tony and Jenny

Congratulations to Tony Giordano and Jennifer Howes who exchanged vows on Saturday, March 20 at Hawks Cay Resort in the Middle Keys.

When couples with children marry, it is a very good thing to include the children in the ceremony. Tony and Jennifer chose to include daughters Happy and Raleigh in their ceremony by giving them rings as well. Here is their simple, lovely ceremony:

We are gathered here for a simple ceremony. We will celebrate the wedding of Jenny and Tony, and we will celebrate the symbolism of the rings. Some say the ring is a sign of ownership. Tony and Jenny prefer to believe it is a symbol of a union that has no beginning and no end. They believe that gold is symbolic of beauty and value, and of something so precious, it may not be removed or replaced.

The rings, however, may not be joined by themselves. For this union to be accomplished, the rings must be placed on your fingers with a vow of love.

Tony's vows:

Jenny, with this ring, I pledge to you my never ending love and devotion. I promise to honor and cherish you, and be your devoted husband for as long as we both shall live. To Happy and Raleigh, please accept these rings from me as a pledge of my love, support, trust and knowledge. As I love your mother, I vow to behave as a father, mentor, and protector. You will never be less in my heart and mind than my own children.

 Jenny's vows:

Tony, with this ring I pledge to you my never ending love and devotion. I promise to honor and cherish you, and be your devoted wife for as long as we both shall live.

Tony and Jenny, with these rings of gold you have taken a vow to love and cherish each other for the rest of your mortal lives. In the presence of your family and friends as witnesses this day, I pronounce you husband and wife, legally and lawfully married, for as long as you both shall live.

We wish Tony and Jenny and also Happy and Raleigh a long and loving life together.