We're Married! [Subtitle: Forever and a Day]

Erica and I had a good time at the rehearsal. I had on my "bride to be" tiara and E.O. was "sporting" my diva tiara--LOVELY!

This is me coming into the church and heading toward the altar and my handsome husband-to-be
Here we are getting ready to exit as Mom and Ed help me put on my cloak

Words escape me as I try to describe how incredible our ceremony was yesterday. Ed and I spent so much time planning it--making sure that the feelings in our hearts, minds and souls were reflected in all that was seen, heard, and spoken. Here are our wedding vows as well as what we said as we exchanged rings:

Edward and Debra’s Vows

Ed:

Debra, today I join with you to begin our life in holy matrimony.

Since God brought us together, you have made me so happy.

Thank you for accepting me as I am—loving me with your heart, mind, and soul.

As your husband, I, Edward Russell Smith,

promise to love you, Debra Jean Kakuk,

with all that I am and all that I will become,

to honor and respect you,

to comfort and support you

each and every day,

to laugh with you and cry with you,

to grow with you in mind and spirit,

to always be open and honest with you,

and to cherish you forever and a day.
Debra:

Today I choose you to be my life partner.

I rejoice and give thanks as I declare myself your soul mate

before our Creator and our gathered loved ones.

You have given my life deeper meaning

and filled my days with more joy and happiness than I ever could have imagined.

Thank you for accepting me as I am—loving me with your heart, mind, and soul.

As your wife, I, Debra Jean Kakuk,

promise to love you, Edward Russell Smith,

with all that I am and all that I will become,

to honor and respect you,

to comfort and support you

each and every day,

to laugh with you and cry with you,

to grow with you in mind and spirit,

to always be open and honest with you,

and to cherish you forever and a day.

Debra and Ed’s Exchange of Rings

Ed:

I give you this ring as a symbol of my eternal love and commitment.

I honor you in the name of God.
Debra:

I give you this ring as a symbol of my eternal love and commitment.

I honor you in the name of our Creator.

I don't have many pictures to share, yet, but will post them as we get them. Did you get some good pictures? If so, please email them to us!

*pause* My goodness, I just realized that this is my first post as Mrs. Debra Smith! :-)