Lynn Feather

Dear Famiy and Friends of Marlesa and Cyrus,

We are gathered for the joining of MARLESA RENEE TENNANT and CYRUS BRANDON SETTLE in union of marriage.

Let us take a moment to remember those who are no longer with us and know they are looking down upon Marlesa and Cyrus on their special time.

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.

MARLESA RENEE TENNANT and CYRUS BRANDON SETTLE will now repeat their vows.

Do you MARLESA RENEE TENNANT take this man CYRUS BRANDON SETTLE 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?

Do you CYRUS BRANDON SETTLE take this woman MARLESA RENEE TENNANT 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?

MARLESA RENEE TENNANT and CYRUS BRANDON SETTLE will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and fidelity.

The ring, an unbroken circle, 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.

Cyrus, please take this ring and place it on Marlesa's left hand and repeat after me:

I, Cyrus Brandon Settle, give you this ring, Marlesa Renee Tennant, as a symbol of my love, and that I am choosing to share my life's journeys with you. I give you this ring with the pledge to love you today, tomorrow, always and forever.

Marlesa, please take this ring and place it on Cyrus' left hand and repeat after me:

I, Marlesa Renee Tennant, give to you this ring, Cyrus Brandon Settle, as a symbol of my love, and that I am choosing to share my life's journeys with you. I give you this ring with the pledge to love you today, tomorrow, always and forever.

Cyrus and Marlesa, I want to wish you both much love and happiness as you begin your new journey together. Remember to keep lots of laughter in your life and love will never be far behind.

I leave you now with the following words:

May all that you is 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 special day of celebration; and may each day you share be as precious 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.

Cyrus and Marlesa, you have pledged your faith to each other in the company of your family and circles of friends; therefore, By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of West Virginia I now pronounce you husband and wife.

Cyrus you may now kiss your bride.

Family and friends, I'd like to introduce to you the first time as a married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus and Marlesa Settle.