"Molly and Charles have chosen to write their own versions of vows and will now read them. Molly, you first."

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"Charles, -

You are my best friend in that you listen and help me find my way, push me forward and up at my own pace.
You're my lover in the way I love you, in the way you make me feel, in the way you bring me to new heights and share my secrets.

You are my kindred spirit in the way we think alike, the way you make me laugh, the way your eyes twinkle at me with warmth and desire.

You already are my family, in the way you care for me and protect me, the way you are my place in the world.

And so today, as we ground are partnership, I vow, to cherish you in all these ways, to be here for you, with you, 100% by your side, to let you in and hold you tight, to love you and honor you, and, like you told me once, to adore you for always."

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"Molly, my love, -

I told you once, you made me engage my brain. But since that day you've also engaged my heart. You've taught me, Molly, how to live again, and how to love, how to look at the world anew, with openness and curiosity. You amaze me every day, with the simplest gesture or thought. I hope to never stop learning from you.

You let me love you, Molly, and thereby reveal to me who I am and who I can be. You make me better.
I'm honoured and grateful today and so so happy to entwine my life with yours.

You are my place in the world, a home that allows me to grow and fly and keeps me grounded and safe.
After all this time, all I want still is to make you happy, and I vow to do my best to keep you safe and content, to allow you to grow and create your way, to be here for you, with you, 100% by your side. Cross my heart and hope to live with you, forever."