Afterward, the newlyweds carve their marriage vows into the bark of a tree.

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Five days later in Las Vegas, the couple renewed their marriage vows before family and friends in an over-the-top Arabian-inspired ceremony.

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Rather than say her marriage vows, the 18-year-old is more likely to be testifying in court to the soundness of her own judgment.

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Neriza Fojas, from Fresno, California, was planning to repeat her marriage vows in the Philippines next month, relatives told the San Jose Mercury News.

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His ninth outing is called Death Vows, and its timely topic is gay marriage.

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The last thing they want to do now is hire caterers to celebrate a civil union only to find themselves reciting vows, yet again, if and when real marriage becomes available.

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Brown's lawyers contend that Ms Hynie was already married when she exchanged vows with the soul star in 2001, making their marriage void.

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