30 couples gathered in St. Marys, Billericay to renew their wedding vows and take part in "The Big Promise", an attempt at the world record for the number of people renewing their wedding vows at a single time. On arrival at the church we were registered and had our identity checked, and also our marriage certificate. We were given a number, ours was 11. Then we were photographed. It's the first time I've ever had my picture taken holding a number. Tea was served, and we walked around, chatting, looking at the cake, and eating biscuits. We were interviewed by a reporter, and had our picture taken again. The constant picture taking certainly reminded me of the great day in 1983, it was the worst part of the day then. Today, though we were on a schedule and had to say the words at precisely 5:15. The service started at 5pm and in good wedding tradition we had practiced the words and knew what to do and say.
Renewing my vows is not something I need to do, a vow is a vow (Matthew 5:37), it does not wear out like a carpet or get old and tired, like the people who make it. It is there and remains. Nevertheless, it is a good thing to do to remind yourself and you spouse what started your life together and that you still love each other.
This was part of a world record attempt, I don't know when the results will be announced, but I do know that neither Jo nor I have ever taken part in any world record attemts before, so today will count towards our 25 Things.
Update 17 Feb.
We got the world record!!Here we are on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcyLStYOfW8&feature=youtu.be
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