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"You have chosen this beautiful
corner of paradise that we call the Garden Isle of Kauai
as the place you will declare your abiding love for
each other. Here in the Hawaiian Islands when one leaves
or arrives, people say "aloha".
"For the Hawaiian people the word
"aloha" has three meanings. I believe that
each of these meanings has significance for your marriage
today. The first meaning of "aloha" is "hello".
This signifies that you are beginning a new life together;
a life of love and deep commitment. The second meaning
of "aloha" is "good bye". This signifies
that you are leaving the past behind as fond memories
and greeting the future with excitement and anticipation.
The third meaning of "aloha" is probably the
most important. And that meaning is "love".
As you have been growing in your knowledge of each other,
you have discovered together how special love is when
it is shared. At this time will you turn to each other
and express from your heart, "ALOHA".
—
Opening welcome by Pastor Jim
Christopher and Lisa then exchanged
fresh flower leis with each other. Chris then gave flower leis to
the Mom's and Lisa gave flower leis to the Dads.
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