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Couples say 'I do' all over again

Sarasota County has held the Say 'I Do' Again ceremony for more than 30 years.


  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • | 1:38 p.m. February 17, 2020
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For hundreds of Sarasota couples, Valentine's Day was a chance to renew their love for each other at the annual Say 'I Do' Again ceremony. 

Couples took to the beach at sunset wearing wedding dresses, matching red shirts and tropical getups to renew their vows. Geraldine and Fred Frank, married 62 years, were the longest-wed couple in attendance. 

Sarasota Judge Debra Riva led the vow-renewal ceremony as she directed the couples to turn and look into each others' eyes as they read their vows.

"The beauty of today is that this union is tried and true," Riva said as she began the ceremony and reminded the couples that they already know how to make their marriage work.

 

Chip and Pat Mack share a kiss before the ceremony.
Chip and Pat Mack share a kiss before the ceremony.
Elunda and Tyrone Morrison record their vow renewal.
Elunda and Tyrone Morrison record their vow renewal.
The couples wait for the ceremony to begin.
The couples wait for the ceremony to begin.
Jeanine and Greg Anderson share a kiss after they renewed their vows.
Jeanine and Greg Anderson share a kiss after they renewed their vows.
Cupcakes were handed out to each participant.
Cupcakes were handed out to each participant.
Fred and Geraldine Frank have been married for 62 years.
Fred and Geraldine Frank have been married for 62 years.
Brandi Thomas stares into her husband Darren's eyes while they say their vows.
Brandi Thomas stares into her husband Darren's eyes while they say their vows.
Couples were given an commemorative gift as they left.
Couples were given an commemorative gift as they left.
Jeanine and Greg Anderson renew their vows during the ceremony.
Jeanine and Greg Anderson renew their vows during the ceremony.
Jerry and Gail Klink have been married for 57 years.
Jerry and Gail Klink have been married for 57 years.
Julie Emrick brought a fuschia bouquet to the ceremony.
Julie Emrick brought a fuschia bouquet to the ceremony.
Kenny Passino lifts his wife Lindsey up for a kiss.
Kenny Passino lifts his wife Lindsey up for a kiss.
Anne and Michael Kryger pose for a photo before the ceremony.
Anne and Michael Kryger pose for a photo before the ceremony.
Roses were passed out to each of the couple.
Roses were passed out to each of the couple.
Anne and Michael Kryger have been married for 39 years
Anne and Michael Kryger have been married for 39 years
Mike and Julie Emrick celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary on Feb. 10.
Mike and Julie Emrick celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary on Feb. 10.
Tom and Heather Scarpinato with Diane and Kevin Kost
Tom and Heather Scarpinato with Diane and Kevin Kost
Ron and Cathy Rouse read their vow renewal.
Ron and Cathy Rouse read their vow renewal.

 

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