Marriage vows should always be respected and those who keep those solemn promises are abundantly blessed, while those who go against it are cursed. When things go wrong in your marriage, find out at what point you abandoned the vows you made. “That is the source of the problem,” 

The marriage certificate is the symbol that shows these vows have been made and by a newly-wed couple signing it, they are solemnising their commitment and promising to honour it. When, later, the certificate is produced in court in the event of divorce, it is evidence that someone has dishonoured the promises

The wedding pledge or vow is made before family and friends and lasts a lifetime. Although said in different words, the vows generally give a pledge of being true and faithful, loving one another and shunning all others for the one true love.

“When you swear before witnesses, it means you are ready to adhere to what you promised and you don’t intend to breach it. The vows are serious because they are the foundation of a marriage,” 

The happy couple with from left, Tim, Nyokabi, Mum, Liz, Alec, Wanjiru and Nduta.
Carol Njeri sitting at front