Wedding Pictures & Wedding Vows

Chris and I has a small wedding ceremony in his parents' backyard on May 30th. We wrote our own ceremony and since we were legally married a week prior, we did not have an officiant. It was just us and a few words by our parents. We are very proud of our ceremony as it turned out exactly as we wanted. It had a lot of meaning to us, which is the point of a ceremony.

Here are the vows we said that day:

Chris: “Erica, I am marrying you because I believe our lives complement each other. Your support and love have made me want to grow in life and look beyond the every-day. You have helped me to believe in myself and not to be afraid to step outside the box. We can work together on anything, but it’s working together on life that I look forward to the most each day. I am marrying you because you are an amazing person that I want to grow with, forever.”

Erica: “Chris, I am marrying you because I believe that two is better than one. You have already made me a better person and I look forward to continuing that process for the rest of our lives. You have taught me about perseverance despite 1001 miles between us. You have been the emotional foundation, the rock I needed. You were patient especially all those weeks we weren't together & I was less than sane. I am marrying you because of all the amazing things that make you, you.”

Chris: “I am marrying you because our conversations never grow too long.”
Erica: “I am marrying you because you are emotionally available “
Chris: “I am marrying you because you make me want to be a better person.”
Erica: “I am marrying you because you communicate.”
Chris: “I am marrying you because you make communication easy.”
Erica: “I am marrying you because you work hard.”
Chris: “I am marrying you because of your continuous and undying support.”
Erica: “I am marrying you because you're creative.”
Chris: “I am marrying you because you are the best companion anyone could ever want.”
Erica: “I am marrying you because you're sexy.”
Chris: “I am marrying you because you are not afraid of pointing out my flaws.”
Erica: “I am marrying you because you know how to be a partner.”
Chris: “I am marrying you because you take my opinion seriously even if it’s “obviously” wrong.”
Erica: “I am marrying you because you can keep me in line and put me in my place.”
Chris: “I am marrying you because you get my jokes.”
Erica: “I am marrying you because on our first date I cried through the entire U2 concert and you didn't run away.”
Chris: “I am marrying you because you make even the most uncomfortable situations comfortable.”
Erica: “I am marrying you because we laugh together... a lot.”
Chris: “I am marrying you because I am happiest when you are around.”
Erica: “I am marrying you because you take care of me even when I don't want to be taken care of.”
Chris: “I love you despite your love for documentaries.”
Erica: “I am marrying you despite your love of cars and buffalo wings.”
Chris: “I am marrying you despite your stubbornness.”
Erica: “I am marrying you despite your garage full of tools.”
Chris: “I am marrying you despite your uncanny knack at changing your mind.”
Erica: “I am marrying you despite your refusal to use the blinker.”
Chris: “I am marrying you because you are my best friend.”
Erica: “I am marrying you because you are my best friend.”

Chris: “I enter this promise with the realization that not everything is perfect; that this isn’t about perfection, it’s about compatibility, sharing, communication, and growth. Things will change, and I promise to change together. I do not take this lightly; you are the rest of my life.”

Erica: “I am here with eyes wide open. I know this journey will not always be an easy one, but I'm committing to it. I'm committing to you for the rest of my life.”

Chris: “Erica, I am marrying you
for better and for worse
in sickness and in health
in need and in wealth
in unhappiness and in happiness.
Erica, I give you this ring as a symbol of my promise. With everything it represents, so it represents my commitment.”

Erica: “Chris, I am marrying you
for better and for worse
in sickness and in health
in need and in wealth
in unhappiness and in happiness.
Chris, I give you this ring as a symbol of my promise. With everything it represents, so it represents my commitment.”

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