For Richer Or Poorer Vows Novels & Stories

Too aware of the cameras live-streaming our every move. ​Then came the vows. ​We didn't write personal vows (too risky, baka madulas kami). We stuck to the traditional ones. ​"I, Atticus Valderama, take you, Celestina Mercado, to be my lawfully wedded wife," Atticus said, his voice deep and echoing through the church microphone. "To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer..." ​He paused at 'for poorer'. Typical.

She took a deep breath. “I, Claire Valloubos, take you, Manson Del Vega, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part. I promise to love and cherish you and will always be your partner in life's circumstances. I love you.” Matapos ang vows ay saka sila nagpalitan ng singsing bilang tanda ng kanilang pangako sa isa’t isa.

Nang makarating siya sa harap niya, nakalimutan ni Cairo kung paano huminga. Ngumiti nang may pagkaalam ang officiant. “Naglalapit tayo ngayon hindi lamang upang saksihan ang pagsasama—kundi isang patunay. Isang kwento na isinulat sa katatagan, pagpapatawad, at pag-ibig.” Dumating ang mga vows. Hinawakan ni Cairo ang mga kamay ni Avern, hinaplos ng hinlalaki ang singsing na parang kailangan niyang mag-ground.

Pinapaburan na ng Diyos ang kahilingan ng puso ko. “Love, when I promised to be your husband twenty years ago, I vowed to stand beside you for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish you every day, until death do us part. It is my greatest privilege to stand here now and promise it all over again. I love you so much, and I always will.” hindi ko napigilan ang maluha while staring at Mommy Chezka tearing up while listening to Daddy Kevin’s vows to her.

Ngumiti siya pero agad ding napaiyak. Ang vow na pinaghandaan niya ay naging maiksi lang, dahil hirap na siyang magsalita. "Thank you for painstakingly waiting for me... Salamat at hindi ka sumuko sa mga pagsubok na dumating sa atin. My Joshua, my husband. I promise to love you for a lifetime." Sa kaba naman, simple lang ang naging vow ko. Hindi ako mangangako dahil mas mabuting gawin ko. Words are just words. My action will speak.

For the guests, it’s a pleasing sight to see but for us, especially for me, it’s hell. Afterwards, the exchanging of vows began. Ngayon ay nakaharap kami sa isa’t-isa, hawak namin ang aming mga kamay. The priest started asking the usual question to Aldrich, “Aldrich, do you take Ysabelle to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until you are parted by death?” He smiled purposely but I believe that he is only playing the game and answered it way too good to be true, “I do, father.”

Ngayon pa man ding kasal ko ako matutulala. "In the name of God even though I don't believe him, I, Raphael, take you, Thamara, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until parted by death. Love, take this ring as a symbol of my endless love. This is my solemn vow." Natawa ako sa binulong niya bago niya pinagpatuloy ang kanyang vow. My husband is so adorable, pero syempre hindi ko sinabi iyon baka magalit.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of God and these witnesses to join Maria and Andre in holy matrimony. Marriage is a sacred covenant, a lifelong commitment of love and support. Let us begin this joyous celebration with a prayer. Heavenly Father, we come before you on this special day, asking for your blessings upon Maria and Andre. May their union be filled with love, grace, and divine guidance. Grant them strength and wisdom to build a strong foundation for their marriage. Amen. Maria and Andre, please join hands and face each other as you make your vows before God and these witnesses. I, Andre/Maria take you, Maria/ Andre, to be my wife/husband, my partner in lif

“Love, take this ring as a sign of my love and fidelity. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” saad ko habang sinusot sa daliri niya ang sing sing at ng maisuot ko sakaniya ito ay marahang nagpalakpakan ang lahat. “Let us pray. Almighty God, Father of all, bless Franlester Richmond and Maveline Gulliermo and pour out upon them the Spirit of your love. May their marriage be a source of joy, may it be faithful and fruitful, and may it bring them closer to You every day of their lives. Amen. And now, you may kiss your bride” ani father at dito na lumapad ang ngiti ng lahat, maging ako.

" malakas na tawanan naman ang narinig sa simbahan. Tatawa-tawa ding bumitiw si Natalie sa sinabi ng Pari. "Natalie! Hon! I promise to be loyal and faithful to you till our last breath, I promise to stand and be a good provider for your and our suplings, I promise to respect and honor you. I promise to prioritize our family above else! I vow to be your confidant and will be your forever adventure partner. I will try to be the best husband and father to our kids. Hon! always remember that your happiness is my happiness and your sorrow is also my sorrow! I look forward to a lifetime laugther, love and growing old together with you. I love you " naluha ito ng matapos ang kaniyang vow. Pinunasan