Rachel's brother Dan signing the legal marriage license
"It's a go!" says Rabbi Geller
Rachel signing the Ketubah
Sandra Lauer, cousin on Rachel's mom's side, signs the Ketubah as a
witness
Harvey Lauer, cousin on Rachel's mom's side, signs the Ketubah as a
witness
Rachel officially accepts the marriage contract
"Must. Spell. Name. Correctly."
The English text of the Ketubah, which is entitled "Pedals of Devotion,"
by artist Amy Fagin, reads:
On the 18th day of the month June the year 2006 here in Monmouth Beach,
New Jersey the bride Rachel Werner and the groom Jeremy Schiffer join each
other as they are on this day, and pledge to support and care for each
other on all future days. They promise to foster strength and unity in
their marriage by loving and respecting each other always, by offering
insight and affection freely and by recognizing and meeting each other's
worldly and spiritual needs. They vow to remain friends: to talk with
and listen to one another openly and wholeheartedly remembering apology
and patience. They commit to a lifetime of learning, discussion and
adventure - as individuals and partners. They agree to create a warm and
generous home, open to all, celebrating life as a Jewish family. Together
they promise to pursue Tikkun Olam, the realization of a peaceful and just
world. With family and friends a witnesses Rachel says to her beloved
Jeremy: "By this ring you are consecrated unto me as my husband according
to the traditions of Moses and Israel." Jeremy says to his beloved
Rachel: "By this ring you are consecrated unto me as my wife according to
the traditions of Moses and Israel." And everything is valid and
confirmed.