 Sister-Priestess
Kat leads the blessings: My blessing to you is this: May you be the
star in each other's night. May you be the brightness in every morning.
May you be the story of every guest. May you be the good report from every
land...
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 Sister-Priestess
Kristen gives a blessing in her own words:
From the moment that I met you, you reached out to me and welcomed me. I was witness to dozens and dozens of people that you reached out to and loved and nurtured and cherished. And so I wish for you three times three times three thousand of those blessing that you have bestowed upon each person, I'm sure, in this audience -- individually, and as a couple. Blessings upon blessings that you deserve so richly! |
 Barbie's Mother,
Lyn, gives a blessing in her own words:
I'm gonna cry. This is my baby daughter! Barbara and Shelley, I am so glad that you're having this day and have included me and the rest of the family. I am so proud of you both, and I want you to know that I love you! |
 Sister-Priestess
Kate gives a blessing in her own words:
I just want you two to know that you're my best friends, and that you deserve each other! (everyone chuckles) In the best sense. In the best sense! |
 Sister-Priestess
Karen gives a blessing in her own words:
The love that you share together -- just know that it doesn't stop between the two of you. That it reverberates like rain on a pond and affects the whole world. You bring a lot of love to the world. You make it a better place for being together... I love you. |
| Ellen, Shelley's boss, gives a blessing in her own words:
I just want to say THANK YOU to both of you for existing and being wonderful examples of what a truly great person can be in double copy in my life. I'm extraordinarily impressed with all the passion you have for each other and commitment and devotion. You also give so much to so many others and you enrich all of our lives so greatly. I'm humbled by the opportunity to know such truly great people. May you have many many many uncountable years of the deepest happiness! |
 Frances,
Barbie's grandmother, rises from her wheelchair and gives a blessing in
her own words:
As I left the house this afternoon I was given a message. Grandpa said, "Give them my blessing."
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 Cori,
a family friend from times and lives gone by, gives a blessing in her own
words:
I would like to tell you how honored I am to be in your presence, and how blessed I am in knowing the two of you and experiencing your relationship. I wish the gift of clarity -- for the places you're supposed to go and the things you're supposed to do. You have so much to offer this world. Blessed Be! |
 Niece
Amanda gives a blessing in her own words:
You guys are so much a part of my life everyday! Sometimes I take for granted how wonderful you are because I get to be with you so much. I have learned so much from you. You have given so much to me and our whole family. Barbie, you have made such a tremendous difference in all our lives by being Shelley's partner. There's so much joy in her we never knew before, and we thank you for that. Shelley, Thank you for being so much more than just my aunt. You've been a friend. You've been my mother when she couldn't be there. You've been a bridge between my parents and me. I can't even express how grateful I am to have the two of you in my
life, how glad I am to share this day with you, and how much I'm looking
forward to the rest that is yet to come. I love you!
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 Kathy, wife
of Shelley's colleague Mike, gives a blessing in her own words:
I think it's beautiful to see two people so in love. I wish there was more love amongst the world in general. May you live forever as happy as you are now! I'm so happy that my husband and I know you because you've added so much to our lives. You've opened my eyes, and I love you both! |
 Sister-Priestess
Kathy gives a blessing in her own words:
I want to share a gift of spirit. Good friends are really hard to find, and good partners are extremely hard to find. My husband Hal and I are so ecstatic to see you two together... I want you to know that no time apart is too long or short, and no distance is too far. We're so happy to know you and love you... |