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Ready to Say 'I Do' Again? Oyster Bay To Host Vow Renewals
Love is in bloom, and married couples can renew their vows the day before Valentine's Day.
OYSTER BAY, NY — Looking to renew your wedding vows? The Town of Oyster Bay is inviting residents to renew their vows at a special ceremony the day before Valentine's Day.
Supervisor Joseph Saladino said that Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year.
"We look forward to making this special day even better as couples renew their marriagevows and declare their endless love for one another," he said.
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Town Clerk LaMarca added that couples often select the Feb. 14 holiday to celebrate their relationship.
"It may be a sentimental choice for couples who had their first date, first kiss, or even engagement on Valentine’s Day," he said. "Whatever the reason, we are proud to offer this special vow renewal ceremony at Town Hall."
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It will include a reading of America's First Valentine, which was written on Feb. 14, 1779, in Oyster Bay. This was back in the time of the Revolutionary War when British troops occupied LI homes. It's a story about a love between Lt. Col Simcoe and a young patriot, Sally Townsend. Simcoe gave Sally a poem asking her to be his Valentine, and it's said to be the first documented written Valentine in the nation.
The ceremony will take place at Oyster Bay Town Hall and is co-sponsored by Raynham Hall Museum. It will be located at Oyster Bay Town Hall at 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay hamlet. The event is free, but residents do need to RSVP by calling 516-624-6380 by Feb. 9.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
