Maybe you can play off this poem somehow for your bride & groom...especially 2nd stanza of "to have and hold." and poems for the rice bags: This little pillow filled with rice Is such a comforting device. Microwave for 1 to 2 minutes on HIGH And kiss those aches and pains good-bye. Apply it to a troubled spot. The heat will ease the pain a lot. Or warm those little toes so cold. You'll find this nice to have and hold. Or freeze it for a little while And fix that boo-boo up in style. Instead of a compress made of ice, Use this little pillow filled with rice. Top to toes, front to back. There are many uses for this little pack. Tired and weary, feel like heck? Heat and hang it 'round your neck! Headache coming? The kind you dread! Take it from the freezer and cool your head! Who can sleep with ice cold feet? This little friend can warm your sheets! Aching back, sprains and strains? Use this pillow to ease your pains!

Here's a varieation on the leprechaun soup poem, to be used with Lucky Charms cereal The Leprechaun's famous for his pot of gold, If on St. Paddy's Day you are feeling lucky and bold, Then the pot holds cereal & marshmallows, a generous scoop, Which gets mixed up with milk for Leprechaun Soup

This is one I did (in counted cross-stitch) for my MIL several years ago. To His Mother "Mother-in-law" they say, and yet, Somehow I simply can't forget 'Twas you who watched his baby ways, Who taught him his first hymn of praise, Who smiled on him with loving pride, When he first toddled by your side. "Mother-in-law" but oh, 'twas you Who taught him to be kind and true; When he was tired, almost asleep, 'Twas to your arms he used to creep. And when he bruised his tiny knee, 'Twas you who kissed it tenderly. "Mother-in-law" they say,and yet, Somehow I never shall forget How much I owe To you, who taught him how to grow. You trained your son to look above; You made of him the man I love. And so I think of that today When with thankful heart I'll say, "Our Mother."

Unity Candle ceremony: Personalized pillar candle and individual personalized tapers and gave each child a personalized taper. The ceremony was actually a Family Unity Ceremony. All children write a congratulation and thank you note to the bride and groom. Once the Unity Candle was lit, take turns lighting their tapers from the pillar and in unison, recited the following: "As I light my candle from the Unity Candle, I feel the warmth, love and excitement of my new, larger family. Thank you(BRIDE'S NAME or MOM or MOTHER) and (GROOM'S NAME or DAD or FATHER) for having given me an extended family to love and be loved by. Congratulations! I love you! Groom: "(childrens names), I want you to know that I dearly love your mother. We have become very good friends over the weeks and months and we have learned to love each other. As you have so graciously shared this wonderful woman with me, so will I share the love I feel for her with you. Together, we will learn much more about each other. I promise also to be fair and to be honest, to be available for you as I am for your mom, and in due time, to earn your love, respect and true friendship. I will not attempt to replace anyone, but to make a place in your hearts that is for me alone. I will be father and friend, and I will cherish my life with all of you. On this day when I marry your mom, I marry you, and I promise to love and support you as my own." Bride: "(childrenÂs names), I want you to know that I dearly love your father. We have become very good friends over the weeks and months and we have learned to love each other. As you have so graciously shared this wonderful man with me, so will I share the love I feel for him with both of you. Together, we will learn much more about each other. I promise also to be fair and to be honest, to be available for you as I am for your dad, and in due time, to earn your love, respect and true friendship. I will not attempt to replace anyone, but to make a place in your hearts that is for me alone. I will be mother and friend, and I will cherish my life with both of you. On this day when I marry your dad, I marry you, and I promise to love and support you as my own." The bride and groomÂs children then responded to the following vows when read by the pastor: (ChildrenÂs names), do you promise to love your mother and her new husband? Children respond: "I do." Do you promise to support their marriage and your new family? Children respond: "I do." Do you promise to accept the responsibility of being their children, and to encourage them, support them, and accept them just as our heavenly Father accepts us? Children respond: "I do." (Children names), do you promise to love your father and his new wife? Children respond: "I do." Do you promise to support their marriage and your new family? Children respond: "I do." Do you promise to accept the responsibility of being their children, and to encourage them, support them, and accept them just as our heavenly Father accepts us? Children respond: "I do." Today is the wedding Of more than just two. We're blending our families With love that is true. Today marks the birth Of a new family: One that is special For all here to see Today's a Day of Love Not Just for Us by Nicholas Gordon. Today's a day of love not just for us, But for all of those who brought us here. So please excuse us if we make a fuss Over you, the ones we hold most dear. In you we see the love we replicate By joining on this day our separate lives. Our choice was neither accident nor fate, But homage to good husbands and sweet wives. We hope to make a family just like yours, And be to our children parents much like you. You have been to us wide-open doors Onto a serene and peaceful view. We look to you with gratitude and pride. What joy this day to have you at our side!