Lesbian Wedding Vows Speak of Pain and Triumph
Lesbian wedding vows are a great expression of commitment and desire. They are written by a couple who want the world to know the strength and sincerity of their love. They have very few models that they can use to write their wedding vows. The few that are available on the net may not be enough for these couples who defy tradition, and redefine social values.
Most lesbians hate to be referred to as husband and wife, and also do not like the word marriage for its heterosexual connotations. Their vows speak of lifelong union between partners or spouses. More often than not, the partners sit together and draft the wedding vows. They pore over each word, and study the meaning and impact of each pledge. That is why there is far more passion and fire in these vows than traditional vows.
Many lesbians even use the vows to make a personal statement regarding the pain they went through before they could stand together and be joined in a union. They express the hope that many more couples like them will summon the necessary courage, and enter into a union. There is a deep undercurrent of personal pain and triumph, hopes and anguish in lesbian vows.
The officiant who presides over the wedding ceremony often recognizes this undercurrent, and joins the couple in praying that their hopes are fulfilled. The wedding vows are made at a secular or commitment ceremony in front of a select group of friends, family members and well-wishers.
The vows are followed by an exchange of rings, and the pronouncement by the officiant of the two partners entering into a lifelong union. The partners then embrace and kiss each other often amidst tears of joy. This is a long cherished union, and the partners had to fight hard to obtain it.
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