Wedding Day. Poem by Barbara Clafton

As we stand before the altar at this time,
my hands entwined in yours and yours in mine,
our hearts united by our vows exchanged,
the promise of a love that will remain.

Joined together in holy matrimony,
your heart in me and mine in thee,
two souls united, now are one,
to live in love, till life is done.

Our future starts today with our new life.
Standing side by side, husband and wife.
We face the church, our friends, the congregation,
our smiling hearts filled with true elation.

Golden bands upon our fingers bind
the strongest love we ever hoped to find.
The peel of bells rings out to mark the start
of new life, living, growing in our hearts.