عقد الزواج Novels & Stories

Mabilis siyang tumayo at lumapit. "What's wrong, Kuya? Where is the groom?" "The groom isn't coming, he is ditching the wedding. Nasa ibang bansa pa rin siya at kasalukuyang nasa meeting ngayon para sa bagong investment." "Ano? Pero bakit?"

Ang lalalking muntikan niya na ring maging kapatid. We’re getting married… After all these years, after all the things we’ve been through… We are finally here, in this church, in the altar, few moments from now, we will be sharing our vows, and after today, we will become one… Bulong sa sarili ni Faith habang matamang pinagmamasdan si Zack. Sandali pa siyang napa ngiti nang makita kung paano itong pasimpleng nag pahid ng luha.

she teased him. Aalma pa sana si Gavin nang tumikhim na ang pari. Sabay silang napabaling ng tingin dito at mahina silang natawa nang makita ang nakataas na kilay nito. Saka pa iginaya ni Gavin ang kaniyang mapapangasawa sa harap ng altar. "We are all gathered here today to witness the union of these lovely couple," panimula ng pari habang nakaangat ang isang kamay sa kanilang harap. "Kung may tutol sa kasalanang ito ay maari lamang na magsabi."

Napangiti siya ng malaki nang matignan ang babaeng mahal niya ng husto. Napakaganda nito sa suot na gown na gawa ni Colyn. At mas lalo itong gumanda nang ngitian siya nito. Inabot sakanya ng Ninong niya ang kamay ni Ellaine. Inalalayan niya si Ellaine papunta sa harap ng pari na magkakasal sakanila. "Friends, we are gathered here today to witness the holy matrimony of these two people as they vow to God their love for each other." Pagsasalita ng pari.

With tears glistening in her eyes, Haera pouted and whispered, "I do." The couple then exchanged rings, symbols of their eternal love and commitment to each other. The cool metal felt heavy with significance as they slipped them onto each other's fingers. Habang malapad na nakangiti ay nagsalita ang pari, "By the power vested in me, and in the presence of God and these witnesses, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Ilham, you may now kiss the bride." The congregation erupted in joyous applause as Ilham gently lifted Haera's veil and their lips met in a tender kiss. The moment was magical, sealing their promise to face life's challenges hand in hand.

At ngayong araw matutupad na yon. Nag simula ng mag salita si Fr. Geron. My dear brother's and sisters. We are gathered here today in the sight of God, and the presence of friends and loved ones, to celebrate one of life’s greatest moments. We are here to give recognition to the worth and beauty of love, and to add our best wishes and blessings to the words that will unite Caleb and Vanessa in a holy matrimony. Who gives this couple to be married,

Ang saya nilang pagmasdan. The wedding ceremony is the heart of the wedding day. The dress, the flowers, the food are all icing on the cake, but the ceremony is where two people actually become married—legally, spiritually, and literally. “Welcome, loved ones. We are gathered here today to join Lukas and Catherine in holy matrimony.” Saad ng pari.

Narinig ko ang palakpakan ng marami roon na tuwang-tuwa sa nasasaksihang kasalan na sa paningin nila'y totoo ngunit hindi nila alam na walang pagmamahal ang involved sa kasalang ito. Muli kaming humarap sa pari. Nararamdaman ko pa rin ang bahagyang hilo pero tiniis ko na lang dahil malapit na rin naman matapos ang kasal. Hawak pa rin ni Zandy ang kamay ko habang nanginginig iyon. "And now that you have committed yourselves to one another, I now pronounce you as husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride," anunsiyo ng pari.

From telling our love story, exchange vows, exchanging rings and finally. "Forasmuch as you, Bride and you, Groom, have openly declared your wishes to be united in marriage, and in the presence of these witnesses have pledged love to each other, and have confirmed the same by joining hands, exchanging rings and declaring your vows, I as a priest and legally authorized to do pronounce that you are now husband and wife. You may now kiss the Bride."

Pagkatapos nilang uminom ay nilabas niya ang notebook at ballpen. "I will start na. What is the occasion all about po?" Alam na niya ang okasyon kasi nabasa na niya ang ibang information pero tinanong niya ulit. "Engangement of my apo na gaganapin sa Grand Hotel, 7:00 in the evening sa Huwebes." Tumango-tango naman si Fe at sinulat. "Congratulations po sa inyong apo. May I know the couple's name?" tanong niya at yumuko para ipagpatuloy ang sinusulat.