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lei exchange in programs

HawaiianTXbrideHawaiianTXbride member
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I know I've asked about the lei exchange before. But, now I'm wondering how I should word it in the program. There will be a LOT of people at the ceremony who won't know what this is. And since it will be at the beginning of the service, I don't want people to be completely confused and question everything following it. Does anyone have any good examples? Thanks!
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Re: lei exchange in programs

  • mauidandymauidandy member
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    edited December 2011
    Here is one I saved from one of our fellow knotties who shared it with us a few months ago: Lei Exchange-Bride and Groom "E lei kau, e lei ho'o’ilo i ke Aloha"Love is worn like a wreath through the summers and wintersLove is everlasting. In ancient Hawaii, the Lei has always symbolized an extension of Love, honor and welcome. A Lei that is closed is a never-ending circle and is called a Lei Mana which means surrounding Power. The understanding that the Spirit surrounds your life with this power and continuous love. The open Lei symbolizes the giving of your love and reminds us of how you extend your arms in love. These Lei symbolize the sealing of this moment in this place for all time. Lei Exchange with Family For you, the families of the bride and groom, this is a special day in your lives as well. Those who were your children are no longer children. Those who looked to you for love have become sources of new love. Now they are accepting the responsibility of this marriage for themselves, and they will build together the traditions of their common future. Their marriage will join your two families, drawing together the wisdom of many lives to build their new life. The rest of you are special friends of ___ and ______and you have become even more special by being here to share in this celebration. You have been their community with whom they shared good and bad times. The qualities of your friendship have enriched the quality of their lives. Now you will witness and confirm the beginning of their marriage to each other. And now, with loving aloha, please present your leis to one another and your mothers, as a symbol of a new beginning… a moment of time together in Hawaii where you can look back to and reflect on the occasion you began to weave your lei of life together for eternity.
    andrea and ryan . june 2010 . maui.olowalu
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  • mauidandymauidandy member
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    edited December 2011
    Oh...and now I just realized you said in the program...maybe you should just put "Lei Exchange" and let the guests wonder and talk about it! That way they will be really curious and excited about that part of the ceremony!
    andrea and ryan . june 2010 . maui.olowalu
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  • AngelshannAngelshann member
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    edited December 2011
    Wow good info Mauidandy!! We are doing a lei exchange too!!
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  • M&M's_MauiM&M's_Maui
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    edited December 2011
    We kept our explaination pretty simple.  Your guests will soon find out at the wedding what it is.  Here's a pic from my bio:[img]http://tinyurl.com/yfn2z7m[/img]
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  • sandyhornesandyhorne
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    edited December 2011
    Wow!  I love this!!!!!!
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  • HawaiianTXbrideHawaiianTXbride member
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    edited December 2011
    Awesome, thank you so much!!
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