Today is a day you will always remember-
the greatest in anyone’s life.
You’ll start off the day just two people in love
and end it as husband and wife.

It’s a brand new beginning, the start of a journey,
with moments to cherish and treasure.
And although there’ll be times when you both disagree,
these will surely be outweighed by pleasure.

You’ll have heard many words of advice in the past,
when the secrets of marriage were spoken,
but now you know that the answers lie hidden inside,
where the bond of true love lies unbroken.

So live happy forever as lovers and friends,
it’s the dawn of a new life for you,
as you stand there together with love in your eyes
from the moment you whisper, “I do”.

And with luck, all your hopes, and your dreams can be real,
may success find its way to your hearts.
Tomorrow can bring you the greatest of joys,
but today is the day it all starts.

Two Souls Unite

There were two lonely souls looking for their place;
But one day their seeking hearts would embrace.

They began to walk that journey of Love;
That was brought together from God above.

Hand and Hand, Heart to Heart they come to unite;
May they go on as one shining God's light.

May they go through each and every day of this life;
Cherishing that love that has made them man and wife.

May they remember who brought them together this day;
That He would sustain the love and guide their every way.

May their Love and compassion for each be a beautiful story;
That in all its wonders, God would recieve the Glory.

Written By
~ Shannon Longcoy ~

Marriage Doesn't Come Flat Pack
by Simon Garwood

Marriage is not an impulse buy.
Like buying flat pack furniture from a life style store.
It’s not something you get to impress your friends,
Because Cosmo said it’s of the latest trends.
It’s not cherry veneer on MDF, with castors and handles to match.
Something you can wheel around with the flick of a catch.

It’s more like that old sideboard in the corner supporting the wall.
It has a drawer for odd things like string, hooks, fuses and tape.
Another for old photos, pictures and things that have meaning.
It has solid feet and blocks to prevent it from leaning.
There’s a place underneath for your favourite shoes.
And a nook to store things you don’t want to lose.

There’s plenty of space for things you have been given.
That cake stand, decanter, teapot; things best kept hidden.
All the things you can’t use yet.
And the things you have shared since you first met.
There is room at the back for games, toys and prizes,
To amuse children of all shapes and sizes.

It’s not held together with clever catches and odd shaped screws.
It has dovetail joints stuck with care and old fashioned glue.
It’s solid and warm with coffee ring stains and edges that don’t catch.
It’s totally unique. No others to match.
It has a familiar bees wax smell,
And you know that it will serve you both well.

This thing is BIG.
It can take knocks and scrapes and the odd small explosion.
It can be mended and fixed with care and devotion.
You may decide to have it restored,
A coat of French polish and new liners for drawers.
Hopefully, an occasional rub down is all that’s required…..

You can cover it in chintz, velvet or paint.
It can be kitsch, cheesy, tasteful or quaint.
The point is that it’s your’s to change.
It doesn’t have to fit with the latest range.
It can be grand, outrageous, fun or tame,
Because it’s built on a hardwood frame.