Lynn Feather

Today I come here to join Neeley Virginia Shaw and Nathan Allen Satzer in the spiritual union of marriage.

This contract is not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously, and with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities. Please remember that love, loyalty, and understanding are the foundations of a happy and enduring home.

Neeley Virginia Shaw and Nathan Allen Satzer will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Neeley Virginia Shaw take this man Nathan Allen Satzer to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you Nathan Allen Satzer take this woman Neeley Virginia Shaw to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Neeley Virginia Shaw and Nathan Allen Satzer will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

As you know the ring, an unbroken circle, represents the unending love. As often as either of you look upon these rings, may you be reminded of this moment and the love you have promised to one another.

Nathan, please take Neeley's left hand and place the ring on her finger and repeat after me: Neeley, I give you this ring, as a symbol of my love, and that I am choosing to share my life's journey with you. I give you this ring, with the pledge to love you today, tomorrow, always and forever.

Neeley, please take Nathan's left hand and place the ring on his finger and repeat after me: Nathan, I give you this ring, as a symbol of my love, and that I am choosing to share my life's journey with you. I give you this ring, with the pledge to love you today, tomorrow, always and forever.

I leave you with the following words:

May all that you are, always be in love. May all that is love always be in you. May your love be as beautiful on each day you share as it is on this day of celebration; and may each day you share be as previous to you as the day you first fell in love. May you always see and encourage the best in each other. May the challenges life brings your way make your marriage even stronger, and may you always be each other's best friend and greatest love.

Neeley and Nathan, you have pledged your faith to each other today, therefore, By the power vested in me by the State of West Virginia, I now pronounce you are married and Nathan, you may now kiss your bride.

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Satzer.