Vows

October 6, 2013 at 1:23 am  •  Posted in Greece, Inspiration by

Renewing our wedding vows in Santorini has always been a dream of ours. Surrounded by beauty and our 5 kids, we decided to go for it!

The ceremony was much simpler than the first one back in 1995 in Snowbird, Utah. My veil was handmade by Tuck out of extra bubble wrap and the aisle was made by Jones with bath towels. Wescott officiated the ceremony, Otto acted as best man and Yve was maid of honor and photographer. Carrot, Broccoli and the 3 stuffed donkeys were witnesses. After sunset, on our balcony, we conducted the ceremony with tea lights in all the wine glasses from the house.

Cliff and I wrote our own vows and agreed on haikus in an effort to minimize stress. Here they are…

Cliff’s Haiku

Quixotic partner
A family united
Yours forevermore

Lisa’s Haiku

Two hearts and one mind
Love for all eternity
Duet of rare kind

Jones and I before the ceremony

Jones and I before the ceremony

The officiator

The officiator

Jones with witnesses

Jones with witnesses

The scene pre-ceremony

The scene pre-ceremony

 

Yve walking down the aisle

Yve walking down the aisle

The ceremony with the ring bearers (they leveraged their experience from Steph and Aric's wedding ) :)

The ceremony with the ring bearers (they leveraged their experience from Steph and Aric’s wedding ) :)

Vows being exchanged

Vows being exchanged

Dancing at the "reception"

Dancing at the “reception”

Otto dancing with the JP

Otto dancing with the JP

A great day!

A great day!

 

Lisa

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31 Comments

  1. Cari Johnson / October 11, 2013 at 1:33 am /

    Lisa you look breathtaking, and Cliff you look radiant. Congratulations. I hope you are registered at Olive Garden because I am sending you a gift. BTW, happy I beat Jalaane & Gina to the post #TexanslosetoDakota

  2. terry / October 11, 2013 at 3:12 am /

    Looks like it was as much fun as the first wedding. Maybe all weddings should be like this. Hope you have many more incredible years together.

  3. Kate / October 11, 2013 at 6:38 am /

    Now THAT’S a great way to renew wedding vows! Congrats all over again❤

    • Lisa / October 11, 2013 at 9:36 am /

      Thanks Kate! The Milligan Clan would be proud of the creativity used to pull the whole thing together :)

  4. Natalie / October 11, 2013 at 8:25 am /

    Simply gorgeous! Congratulations!!!

  5. Kristin / October 11, 2013 at 9:03 am /

    Radiance all around! I want to come back in my next life as one of your family members! You guys know how to do life right!

    • Lisa / October 11, 2013 at 9:38 am /

      You already are :) Kristin, you would have loved the veil because after the ceremony we recycled it and used the bubble wrap for packing!

  6. Sue / October 11, 2013 at 9:19 am /

    What a perfect ceremony! Fun in a beautiful setting with all the most important people (and stuffed animals) in attendance!

  7. Stephanie Craig (@steffinseattle) / October 11, 2013 at 10:34 am /

    You two cute love birds! Love that T&J knew where to stand, hilarious — great family memories. Hugs from around the world!!!

  8. Ashley Winnie / October 11, 2013 at 10:47 am /

    Simply awesome! You all look so happy, I love it! The scenery photos are spectacular, but the ones of all of you and your smiling faces, are THE BEST!

  9. Maritza Lopez / October 11, 2013 at 1:18 pm /

    Congrats Lisa and Cliff l just love how you enjoyed your trip!

    • Cliff / October 13, 2013 at 12:40 pm /

      Hi Maritza!! We miss you!! Hope all is well in your world.

  10. Maggie Tate / October 11, 2013 at 3:26 pm /

    What a fun post to see! Love all the photos! Congrats :)

  11. Karen B / October 11, 2013 at 8:07 pm /

    Congrats Lisa and Cliff. Side note, Please adopt me. No would love to join your family on this incredible journey.

  12. Judith Dern / October 11, 2013 at 11:36 pm /

    Feeling the vibrations of delight and happiness all the way on the other side of the globe! This celebration makes your journey together even more special. (And I totally dig the bubble wrap veil!)

  13. Ashley / October 12, 2013 at 7:52 am /

    What a moving and touching event – how incredible. You all look beautiful. Mazel Tov.

    • Lisa / October 13, 2013 at 12:15 am /

      Thank you Ashley!!!

    • Cliff / October 13, 2013 at 12:37 pm /

      Thanks Ashley! We definitely enjoyed our “second” wedding!!

  14. lakelsita / October 13, 2013 at 3:30 am /

    Inspiring and beautiful! (Can I also just say your haikus ROCKED?) Thank you for including us on this incredible journey, and for reminding us (yes, this is going to be corny) that love is what makes the world go round. :)

    • Cliff / October 13, 2013 at 12:35 pm /

      Thanks Laura!! We miss you guys!

  15. C.C. / October 13, 2013 at 8:21 am /

    What incredible memories you are making! I love the participation of all!

    • Cliff / October 13, 2013 at 12:35 pm /

      Thanks CC! Everyone has a blog day, so theoretically there is a post per day!! We love reading what the kids are finding interesting! Hope all is well at home!

  16. Cory / October 14, 2013 at 6:41 am /

    Looks like the Sharples Ohana is having the adventure of a lifetime…the creativity that went into the Vow renewal was da bestest. I am thrilled to be one of your global witness! Cheers to the happy couple, <3

  17. Vanessa / October 14, 2013 at 9:07 am /

    Congratulations! What an inspiration.

  18. Mouni / October 14, 2013 at 9:49 am /

    So much fun!!! Love this! Had to look up Quixotic – love that! And I love the pic of Lisa and Jones before ceremony – you look so happy Lisa!!!

  19. Mo / October 14, 2013 at 11:29 am /

    I flew into Utah in 1995 and would have been more than happy to fly into Greece for the renewals! Safe travels!

    • Lisa / October 15, 2013 at 3:00 am /

      Hi Mo!!!! How about flying to Bali to meet us and we can visit all our old haunts there and Cliff and I can renew our vows again! :)

  20. JJ Jacobi / October 15, 2013 at 8:59 am /

    JJ and I express a huge congratulations to an extraordinary couple that shines with radiance and light! May your marriage be continually filled with joy and happiness as you feel today. We hope you share many more trips to Santorni with your family and friends. You have inspired JJ to plan her next and final :) wedding in the same spot. I guess we have to check with Gary first…. Love to you all, Deb & JJ

  21. Colette / October 19, 2013 at 4:12 pm /

    I am playing catchup so forgive my belated wishes and congratulations. Love the veil, love cliffs shirt, love wescotts shirt, love carrot and the gang. Good job Wescott, Yve, Otto, Tuck and Jones for taking on a role in your parents lovely ceremony. Very romantic and family oriented…

    • Lisa / October 20, 2013 at 1:52 am /

      you would have loved it Colada! Especially the bubble wrap veil! :)

  22. Jalaane / October 22, 2013 at 9:51 am /

    So wonderful! Love, Love, Love

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