Lavinia,
You are the love of my life.
I am a lucky man indeed
That now you’ll be my wife. 

Ours is no quick romance,
As yet to feel the test of years.
For We have already journeyed long,
And shared each other’s tears.

Thankyou Lavinia
For teaching me to Love and Laugh.
And for being, the greatest friend
I ever met, Upon my lifelong path.

In the presence of my friends
I choose to honour you this day.
And tell you that my love for you
Will last forever, Come what may. 

Richard Epworth August 2008