Valdivia Wedding
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you with love: Mr. and Mrs. Valdivia!
Family and friends gathered on the grounds of Kemper Center, near the shore of Lake Michigan, on a gorgeous July day to witness Jose and Julisa unite in marriage. It was a lovely honor to get to know the bride and groom and to officiate this special wedding.
Enjoy a few excerpts from this joyous ceremony below.
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Two years ago, two months after meeting each other, Jose asked Julisa to be his girlfriend. Two months ago, Jose asked Julisa to be his wife, and here we all are today, celebrating at their wedding.
Jose and Julisa say that their relationship was built on lots of talking and eating. They both say they are lucky to have each other. They enjoy trying new restaurants, watching movies, and going on adventures together. Jose and Julisa, your next adventure is marriage! And with eyes and hearts wide open, may you be each other’s eternal love story and adventure through your happily ever after together.
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Vows
(Jose) Julisa te amo como eres, amando como eres ahora, y amando en quien te convertirás,
Prometo apreciarte, crecer contigo y apoyarte
Siempre valorarte
Te amaré y tendré fe en tu amor por mí,
A lo largo de todos nuestros años juntos y todo lo que la vida puede traernos.
(Julisa) Jose te amo como eres, amando como eres ahora, y amando en quien te convertirás,
Prometo apreciarte, crecer contigo y apoyarte
Siempre valorarte
Te amaré y tendré fe en tu amor por mí,
A lo largo de todos nuestros años juntos y todo lo que la vida puede traernos.
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Jose and Julisa, may your love be modern enough to survive and thrive through the ever-changing years and old-fashioned enough to last forever.
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To Jose and Julisa and a lifetime of love! Salud!