With this Wing: Civil Ceremony Part I

With this Wing: Civil Ceremony Part I

December 14th, 2010 @ 8:38 am by Mrs. Hot Wings
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With this Wing: Civil Ceremony Part I : wedding pictures pro pics recap san diego Eileen0 Eileen0

*guest photo*

After walking down the aisle with Papa Hot Wings, we ended up next to Mr Hot Wings. Papa hugged me and shook Mr Hot Wings’ hand. I’ve written out our ceremony for you below.

*guest photo*

Welcome, family, friends, and loved ones. You have been invited here this afternoon to share in the celebration of Mr and Miss Hot Wings’ marriage. This ceremony has two purposes.

First, by stating their vows to one another in the presence of friends and family, Mr and Miss Hot Wings have chosen to share their promises to one another with you. You are their community—the people who have played an important role in their lives, and the people who they hope will be a part of their lives in the years to come. Today, we honor them by sharing in their public expression of their commitment to one another. Your presence here today shows your love for Mr and Miss Hot Wings and your support of their decision to marry.

Second, participation in this ceremony serves a legal purpose. When this ceremony concludes and the marriage license has been signed, Mr and Miss Hot Wings will have satisfied the legal requirements of the State of California for two people to marry one another. Mr and Miss Hot Wings would like their guests to be mindful of the fact that as recently as 1967, it was not legal for Asian Americans and Whites to marry in some parts of the United States. They are grateful that this time in our country’s history is behind us and that today they have the legal right to wed one another. They remain hopeful that one day all citizens of this country will enjoy this same legal right regardless of their sexual orientation.

Acknowledgment of Guests

Mr and Miss Hot Wings, please take a moment to turn and look upon the faces of the friends and family who have gathered here to spend this day with you.

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This group of loved ones may never be all together in the same place again. Many have traveled great distances for the sole purpose of being here today to witness your union. Take some time to think about how they have touched your lives, and appreciate that they are here with you today.

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As you acknowledge those gathered here today, let us also take a moment to remember those that could not be with us. Even though they are not present in body, we know that they are present in spirit and send you their blessings.

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Acknowledging the people who make up our “community” and taking the moments to turn around and look at all of them was really important to me. It really slowed down the ceremony for me and allowed me to take a nice long mental snapshot of everyone who attended. I remember thinking, “they’re all smizing at me!” I can still remember where people sat at our wedding because I had those moments built into the ceremony. I seriously had to hold myself back from pointing and pulling on Mr Hot Wings’ arm while saying, “Oo Oo, so and so is here!” I highly recommend this.

Are you taking a moment to take your mental snapshot or to acknowledge your community?

*All photos by the ever fab Hanssie Trainor unless noted otherwise*

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30 Responses to “With this Wing: Civil Ceremony Part I”

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PitBulLover (message) 8,314 posts, Bee Keeper

We did exactly what you did! I love the pictures of us looking at our guests and them looking back. That was one of my favorite parts of the ceremony because it made me realize - all of these people are here because they love us and support us!

PS - your guests took some damn good photos!

12/14/10 @ 8:59 am (reply)

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Mrs. Champagne (message) 1,334 posts, Bumble bee

love this! you look beautiful!

12/14/10 @ 9:48 am (reply)

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Elizabeth

Gorgeous pictures! Also, I had no idea it was illegal for Asians and Whites to marry in some parts of the States as late as 1967!

12/14/10 @ 10:02 am (reply)

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terplady (message) 41 posts, Newbee

I love your moment of acknowledgement. We have incorporated that into our DIY ceremony as well. I think it we be a great moment for us to reflect on all of the love that surround us.

12/14/10 @ 11:01 am (reply)

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Gilneas (message) 1,393 posts, Bumble bee

I love the acknowledgment about marriage equality and legality. What a sweet touch to a sweet ceremony!

12/14/10 @ 11:45 am (reply)

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Mrs. Husky (message) 1,754 posts, Buzzing bee

I love the acknowledgement of guests - and you are such a stunner!

12/14/10 @ 11:55 am (reply)

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Mrs. French Bulldog (message) 7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

I love that you included marriage rights in your ceremony and the acknowledgement of your guests. Your ceremony was very thoughtful

12/14/10 @ 12:10 pm (reply)

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codydidwhat (message) 132 posts, Blushing bee

I love this - both the recognition of the legality and that not everyone has that right, and the recognition of your own community there to support you. Absolutely beautiful.

12/14/10 @ 12:34 pm (reply)

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Miss Panther (message) 1,046 posts, Bumble bee

What a gorgeous ceremony, and I agree with the PPs — I love that you included a statement about marriage equality. And the guest acknowledgement is such a great idea — totally writing that down!

12/14/10 @ 12:41 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Trail Mix (message) 6,328 posts, Bee Keeper

Beautiful!! Your mom looks so happy and proud in that one photo, so sweet

12/14/10 @ 1:41 pm (reply)

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Miss Earrings (message) 2,477 posts, Buzzing bee

I love that you acknowledged your guests- very special!

12/14/10 @ 1:41 pm (reply)

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missbiscuit (message) 1,050 posts, Bumble bee

Love the guest acknowledgement.
Also- you have some seriously talented friends who know how to use a camera! Wow!

12/14/10 @ 2:11 pm (reply)

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Miss French Toast (message) 288 posts, Helper bee

I love love love the guest acknowledgement!

12/14/10 @ 2:17 pm (reply)

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kelsgurl (message) 279 posts, Helper bee

This was beautiful - definitely made me tear up! Your recaps are fantastic, Hot Wings!

12/14/10 @ 2:21 pm (reply)

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Ms Cheetah (message) 1,188 posts, Bumble bee

I might have to steal the guest acknowledgement and some of those line about equality!

12/14/10 @ 2:47 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Barrettes (message) 883 posts, Busy bee

Love =) Your smile as you look out at your guests just warms my heart.

12/14/10 @ 4:28 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Hot Wings (message) 2,213 posts, Buzzing bee

You’re all so sweet. I’m blushing. I’m really honored anyone would want to use anything we did! Take it! Feel free to take it. I’m flattered.

12/14/10 @ 4:52 pm (reply)

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JoyfulBee (message) 167 posts, Blushing bee

Thanks so much for this post, Mrs. Hot Wings!! I think I’ll take my case to the Mister, and ask him if he would like to do the same (acknowledge the guests).

P.S. You are gorgeous!!

12/14/10 @ 6:02 pm (reply)

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