I need your opinions on our ceremony which honors my son...

Original post by Mitabtrfly

Sep 22, 2006 09:02 AM

We want to include my son in the ceremony as well since we are all going to become a family that day. I thought about giving him a ring, or a chain w/a cross on it after this is said. What do you think?

Often marriage is viewed as the union of two individuals. In reality, however, marriage is much broader. As we give thanks to God for the love that brings Daniel and Michelle together, so too we recognize the merging of families taking place and the additional love and responsibility that family and friends bring to this relationship.

As part of the family nature of God's creation we recognize 'Christian' and the significant role he play(s) in this marriage today celebrated

Daniel and Michelle present to Christian this Family Medallion (ring) created as a symbol for new family relationship and in recognition of the hope and joy made visible through this marriage.

Christian, In the placing of this medallion Daniel and Michelle pledge to you their continuing love even as they surround him now with their arms of support and protection. Then there will be a reading...and then this:

It is my pleasure to present to you Daniel and Michelle in their new relationship as husband and wife and their son Christian

citycrab705 Posted: Sep 24, 2006 11:15 PM

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i think that is so beautiful and special that you will include your son in your ceremony in some way, it really is the merging of your family with your fh,
i was going to say i like the idea of a cross but i also love the medallion of the three circles, it really represents the merging of three people,
is this a surprise for him? if its not i would ask what he would prefer to have

winkkey Posted: Sep 24, 2006 11:41 PM

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I love your idea. We are blending families. I have one child and my FH has two children. We are going to be including the children in everything. We are putting their names on the invitations, they will be included in the vows and they will each have a candle to light the unity candle.

Nali Posted: Sep 24, 2006 11:44 PM

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Oh I really like....it will make him feel really special!!!

nala3378 Posted: Sep 25, 2006 07:22 AM

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OMG... That is beautiful....I am crying.. I love it

sugarkube4 Posted: Sep 25, 2006 08:35 AM

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That is beautiful... I think it's going to be really special!!! You are wonderful

MrsStefan Posted: Sep 25, 2006 09:02 AM

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WOW!!! I think it is perfect!!!!

Mitabtrfly Posted: Sep 25, 2006 09:06 AM

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Posted by citycrab705

i think that is so beautiful and special that you will include your son in your ceremony in some way, it really is the merging of your family with your fh,
i was going to say i like the idea of a cross but i also love the medallion of the three circles, it really represents the merging of three people,
is this a surprise for him? if its not i would ask what he would prefer to have

Yes it's a surprise for him. I'm sure he'll be touched. Thanks everyone..

sarahradio5 Posted: Sep 25, 2006 12:07 PM

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Okay....

could you NOT post this while I'm at work!?!?!

I'm crying here!!!

Oh... my... GOD!

you BETTER have tear packets made for your ceremony!

Holy crap, that's beautiful! (could I have said that in a less tactful way?).

I really like the idea of a giving him a cross that he can wear for life... what a BEAUTIFUL thing to do.

Really... crying here at my desk. (they need to make smilie face crying for happy cries!)

I'm jealous! I want a son so I can do this at my wedding! It's SO special!!

Mitabtrfly Posted: Sep 25, 2006 12:31 PM

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Posted by sarahradio5

Okay....

could you NOT post this while I'm at work!?!?!

I'm crying here!!!

Oh... my... GOD!

you BETTER have tear packets made for your ceremony!

Holy crap, that's beautiful! (could I have said that in a less tactful way?).

I really like the idea of a giving him a cross that he can wear for life... what a BEAUTIFUL thing to do.

Really... crying here at my desk. (they need to make smilie face crying for happy cries!)

I'm jealous! I want a son so I can do this at my wedding! It's SO special!!

AWWW...I didn't mean to make you cry...but it's so sweet that you were touched by this. I can only imagine how everyone else will be...

Thank you!!!!!!!