17 Interesting And Amazing Guinness World Records That Wedding Enthusiasts Should Know

The book and database of Guinness World records are full of heart pounding ,jaw dropping, history making and of course record breaking stuffs that people can think of. You can see and read here all the youngest, tallest, oldest, longest and any other EST that comes into your thoughts. But, did it ever crossed your mind that there are also wedding related stuffs that are placed and recorded at this book of World Records?

Below are some of the most interesting wedding world records that earned their space at the Guinness Book. The facts are gathered straight from guinnessworldrecords.com itself. So sit back, relax and enjoy reading this curated article!

MOST COUPLES MARRIED UNDERWATER (SIMULTANEOUSLY) - THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL

On 14 February 2001 (Valentine's Day), 34 couples from 22 countries simultaneously exchanged wedding vows 10 metres (32.8 ft) underwater near Kradan Island, Southern Thailand. This was organized by Trang Chamber of Commerce and Thai Airways International. Only couples holding international diving licences were qualified to participate. Couples received waterproof certificates before taking off their mouthpieces and indulging themselves in an underwater kiss.

Couple Fresh From An Underwater Wedding

MOST EXPENSIVE WEDDING CAKE SLICE - DUKE AND DUCHESS OF WINDSOR'S 1937 WEDDING CAKE

A box containing a piece of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor's 1937 wedding cake sold at Sotheby's, New York, USA on 27 February 1998 for $29,900 (£18,163) to Benjamin and Amanda Yin of San Francisco, USA. Bearing the inscription 'A piece of our wedding cake WE 3-V1-37', the lot was estimated originally at US$500 - $1,000 (£303 - £607).

Duke and Duchess of Windsor - Wallis Warfield Simpson And King Edward VIII  

MOST EXPENSIVE WEDDING FOR PETS - BABY HOPE DIAMOND AND CHILLY PASTERNAK

The most expensive wedding for pets was valued at $158,187.26 (£101,838) between Baby Hope Diamond (Coton de Tulear) and Chilly Pasternak (Virginia poodle), organized by Animal Fair Media Inc., Harriet Rose Katz, and the Jurimuah Essex Hotel in Central Park, New York, New York, USA, on 12 July 2012. The entire wedding was estimated to cost over $270,000.

Mr. Chilly Pasternak And Ms. Baby Hope Diamond

MOST GENERATIONS TO CELEBRATE A DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY (60TH) - GORDON SUGG

The record for most generations of the same family to celebrate a diamond wedding anniversary (60th) is four by the descendants of William and Rose Hill (UK). In all there have been six diamond wedding celebrations within their family. You can check out the record holders or couples' photos in here.

MOST MARRIAGE VOWS RENEWALS BY THE SAME COUPLE - LAUREN LUBECK BLAIR AND DAVID E. HOUGH BLAIR

Lauren Lubeck Blair and David E. Hough Blair (both USA) married each other for the 101st time at The UPS Store, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, on 11 November 2011. The Blairs have married each other a total of 101 times since they first got hitched in 1984; all the wedding ceremonies have been in separate locations.

David E. Hough Blair And Lauren Lubeck Blair

MOST MARRIED HOLLYWOOD STARS - STAN LAUREL

Lana Turner (1920 - 1995), Mickey Rooney (b. 23 Sept 1922), Zsa Zsa Gabor (b. 6 Feb 1917), Elizabeth Taylor (b. 27 February 1932 - d. 23 March 2011) and Georgia Holt, have each married eight times.

Stan Laurel had eight wedding ceremonies, but of these one was invalid because his divorce was not final, and two were 'extra ceremonies' during his third marriage. In all he had four wives, one of whom he married twice.

Stan Laurel

OLDEST COUPLE TO MARRY (AGGREGATE AGE) - FRANÇOIS FERNANDEZ AND MADELEINE FRANCINEAU

On 1 February 2002, François Fernandez (France, b. 17 April 1906) and Madeleine Francineau (France, b. 15 July 1907) exchanged marriage vows at the rest home Le Foyer du Romarin, Clapiers, France, at the age of 96 years 290 days and 94 years 201 days, respectively. Total aggregate years between them at the time of the wedding ceremony was a record 191 years 126 days.

Madeleine Francineau, left, and Francois Fernandez, give each other a kiss shortly after they got married on Friday in their old-age home "Les Romarins" (The Rosemaries) in Clapiers, outside Montpellier, southern France.  — AP/PTI photo

MOST BRIDAL BOUQUETS CAUGHT - STEPHANIE MONYAK

Stephanie Monyak  has caught a total of 11 bridal bouquets that were tossed at weddings she has attended since 1983.

LONGEST WEDDING VEIL - SANDRA MECHLEB

The longest bridal wedding veil is 3,358 metres (11,017 ft 0.5 in) long and was worn by Sandra Mechleb at her wedding to Chady Abi Younis (both Lebanon) in Arnaoon, Lebanon, on 18 October 2009.

Sandra Mechleb And Her Veil

OLDEST BEST MAN - GERALD PIKE

Gerald W. Pike (USA, b 12 October 1910), served as best man at the marriage of Nancy Lee Joustra and Clifford Claire Hill (both USA), aged 93 years 166 days on 26 March 2004 at Kent County, Michigan, USA.

Gerald W. Pike

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Examples Of Wedding Vows

Wedding Vow Examples - A Collection Of Example Wedding Vows

Samples of Wedding Vow Wording

If you are looking for an example of wedding vows that you can use, or maybe, to give you an inspiration for your own wedding vow on your special date, you came to the right place.

Below, you will find, a good collection, or let me say, great example of wedding vow wordings. I have included the traditional and non traditional wedding vows, religious vows and even the funny wedding vows.

But remember, if you are getting married in a religious and traditional setting, always ask first the church, pastor or the officiant of the ceremony because she/he may have specific words that you cannot deviate from.

So without further ado, here is my own collection or list of wedding vows.

Non Traditional Wedding Vows Wording Examples:

I (name), take you (name) to be my (husband/wife), my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live.

I, (name), take you, (name), to be my partner, loving what I know of you, and trusting what I do not yet know. I eagerly anticipate the chance to grow together, getting to know the (man/woman) you will become, and falling in love a little more every day. I promise to love and cherish you through whatever life may bring us.

Religious Wedding Vows Wording Examples:

In the name of Jesus, I ___ take you, ___, to be my (husband/wife), to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, for as long as we both shall live. This is my solemn vow.

I, ___, take you ___, to be my wedded (husband/wife), to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, 'til death do us part: according to God's holy ordinance, and thereto I pledge you my love and faithfulness.

I love you ___ as I love no other. All that I am I share with you. I take you to be my (husband/wife) through health and sickness, through plenty and want, through joy and

Unique and Creative Wedding Vows Wording Examples:

It’s been two years since we first met, and one year since we fell in love... Today, as we start a whole new chapter of our life, I make a solemn vow to be ever-faithful to you, to be the guardian of your heart, to be the shoulder you cry on, to be your pillar of strength, to be your best friend, and most of all, to be your neverending fountain of love and support.

My beloved (spouse’s name), do you remember the very first day we met? From the very moment I saw you, I knew you were the one for me, the one that I know I have to spend the rest of my life with. Our courtship was one of the best days of my life, for you have become not just my lover and companion, but also my best friend.

I want to be your lover, your companion and your best friend for the rest of my life. I promise to love and cherish you, to keep you close and with faithfulness, to be your prop and helpmate in times of need, to make you laugh and to hold you when you cry, to hold you to the highest respect and honor as you so deserve for the rest of my life.

Funny Wedding Vows Wording Examples:

Groom: I, John, choose you, Karen, to be my wife. In front of our friends and family gathered here I promise to love and cherish you throughout the good times and bad times. I promise to try to remember to put down the toilet seat and to replace the toilet roll when it finishes. I promise to remember this day with love and roses. I will love you always.

Bride: I, Karen, choose you, John, to by my husband. In front of our friends and family, I promise to love and cherish you through every obstacle that may come into our path. I promise to learn how to change a tire and how to refill the screen wash when it runs out. I will comfort you when your team loses and drink beer with you when they win. I will love you always.

Bride to groom: Early in our marriage you will find it difficult to get the last word in any discussion. With time, though, you will learn how to always get the last two words in every discussion. Just make sure the words are "Yes dear."

Bride to groom: Always remember the three magic words: "You're right dear."

Minister to Bride: Do you take this man to be your husband?

Bride: I do.

Minister to Groom: Do you take this woman to be your wife?

Bride: He does.

I John, take you Mary, to be my lawfully wedded wife.
To be together in happiness and strife,
To have and to hold,
Even if your cooking grows mold.
I love you in richness and in debt,
And cherish all moments since we have met.
I promise to love you until the end of my days,
As long as you stay out of my baseball plays.
I pledge to be faithful
Even when we’re old and dull.

Feel free to add your own version or example of wedding vows.

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Wedding Ceremony Vows - Religious Vows

Wedding Ceremony Vows - Religious Wedding Vows

This is a follow up article of my recent post regarding wedding ceremony vows - traditional vows. The following wordings are all examples of a wedding vow suited best for contemporary and religious weddings. Feel free to add some more words if you think its kind of short or change some wordings if you like too.

Just see to it that, the essence and meaning of these wedding vows are still intact and present.

So here are contemporary and religious wedding vows examples.

Before God our Father, Who has given us the gift of love, I (Name), join with you, (Name), in the covenant of marriage. I promise to give my faithful, life-giving love to you, and to share my life with you, as long as we shall live. May this community of faith witness our love for each other for the rest of our lives.

In the sight of God's love, and in the presence of our families and friends, I (Name), take you, (Name), to be my (husband/wife). I offer my friendship and trust in you, promising to be faithful and understanding, as long as we both shall live.

In the presence of the Lord and of this assembly, I take thee, (Name), to be my (husband/wife), promising with Divine Assistance to be unto thee a loving and faithful (husband/wife), until death shall separate us.

I love you, (Name). Today is a very special day. Long ago you were just a dream and a prayer. Thank you for being what you are to me. With our future as bright as the promises of God, I will care for you, honor and protect you. I lay down my life for you, my friend and my love.

I love you, (Name), and I know that this love is from God. Through all of the uncertainties and trials of the present and future, I promise to be faithful to you and love you. I promise to guide and protect you, as Christ does his Church, as long as we both shall live.

I, (Name), take you, (Name), to be my wedded (husband/wife); to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, or the Lord comes for His own, and hereto I pledge you my faithfulness.

(Name), I will be a strong spiritual leader for us in our life, for better, for worse, in sickness and in health, in joys and in sorrows, until death do we part. I give you all that I have, myself, and my love. All these things I pledge to thee in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. With this ring, I seal my vow of love to you, and pray I may fulfill God's place in our home, in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

I love you, (Name), and I thank the Lord for the love that has bound our hearts and lives together in spiritual fellowship of marriage. I will love, honor, and cherish you always. As we enter upon the privileges and joys of life's most holy relationship, and begin together the great adventure of life, I will love you in sickness as in health, in poverty as in wealth, in sorrow as in joy, and will be true to you, so long as we both shall live.

(Name), I take you to be my (husband/wife). I pledge you the rest of my life, as your partner and your friend. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

I promise to love you, (Name), with an unselfish devotion. I will care for you with tenderness, and I will always seek to strengthen you, comfort you, encourage you, and hold you up daily in prayer before our Heavenly Father. I pledge you my faithfulness and eternal love, from this day forward.

(Name), in the sight of God's love, and the presence of our families and friends, I give to you friendship and trust, guidance and support, love and compassion, promising to be faithful and understanding, for as long as we both shall live.

I, (Name), take thee, (Name), to be my (husband/wife). To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, and I promise my love to you forevermore.

I, (Name), take you, (Name), to be my (husband/wife). To share the good times and hard times, side by side. I humbly give you my hand and my heart as a sanctuary of warmth and peace, and pledge my faith and love to you. Just as this circle is without end, my love for you is eternal. Just as it is made of incorruptible substance, my commitment to you will never fail. With this ring, I thee wed.

Before our friends and those so special to us here, on this wonderful day of gladness and good fortune, I, (Name), take you, (Name), as my (husband/wife), in friendship and in love, in strength and weakness, to share the good times and misfortune, in achievement and failure, to celebrate life with you forevermore
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Hope the above samples can get you started or simply, helps you out to create a wedding ceremony vow of your own.

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