Lynn Feather

Dear Family and Friends:

Good afternoon and welcome. Doug and Misty and their children thank you for being a part of today's celebration as they are joined in the union of marriage.

"Who give this woman in marriage"? (Dad)

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.

DECLARATION OF INTENT

Misty Ann Moore and Douglas Ray Osborne will nowexchange vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Misty Ann Moore take this man Douglas Ray Osborne to be your lawfully wedded husband to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you Douglas Ray Osborne take this woman Misty Ann Moore to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Misty Ann Moore and Douglas Ray Osborne will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

The ring is an unbroken circle which represents 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.

Doug, please place this ring on Misty's left finger and repeat after me:

I, Douglas Ray Osborne, 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.

Misty, please place this ring on Doug's left finger and repeat after me:

I Misty Ann Moore, 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.

SAND CEREMONY

BLESSING

Life and love are the greatest gifts bestowed upon humanity. May your union grant you patience, tolerance, and understanding, as well as the passion and excitement every marriage should possess.

May you need one another, but not out of weakness, May you want one another, but not out of lack. May you support one another, as a sign of mutual independence. May you continually rediscover your love in other another as the greatest gift of all.

Today, Doug and Misty, you have vowed to honor each other, exchanged rings and blended your family including your children Madison, Mackenzie, Ethan, Alivia and Elizabeth. Their last names may not match, but today, you have blended your families for your hearts to all match. May God Bless each and every one of you in this joyful celebration.

Therefore, by the authority vested in me by the State of West Virginia I now pronounce you wife and husband! Doug, you may kiss your bride.

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my honor to introduce to you for the first time - Mr. and Mrs. Doug and Misty Osborne.

Thank you for coming.