East Meadow couples renew martial vows in special Valentine’s Day ceremonies

In celebration of Valentine’s Day — the most romantic day of the year — Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray presided over vow renewals of 116 couples on Feb. 14.

In total, 232 Town of Hempstead residents took part in the Valentine’s Day event, with ceremonies being held at the Coral House in Baldwin — on the backdrop of a snow-kissed lake, thanks to snowfall from the day prior.

Several vow renewals were of couples who had been together for decades, including one married couple who have been together for 74 years. Additional couples had been together for 60 years, and other duos ranged from just one year of marriage to 59 years of marriage.

Valentine’s Day is already a day dedicated to love and romance, making it an ideal occasion for reaffirming marital vows. The symbolism of celebrating love on this day adds an extra layer of significance to the renewal ceremony.

Renewing marriage vows on Valentine’s Day is a way for couples to reflect on their journey together, celebrate their love, and look forward to the future — and more years of marriage to come. The Town of Hempstead event served as an opportunity to reaffirm the promises couples made on their wedding day and strengthen the bond that they share.