Lynn Feather

Dear Family and Friends ~~

We have gathered today for the joining of ANNAMAREE GABRIELLE HERSCH and RICHARD RAY FEATHER in the 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.

LET US PRAY ~~

Today we pray that Annamaree and Richard will let love lead their thoughts, to focus on the things they love most about each other, 'whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, may they focus on these attributes of each other'. Thank you Lord, for lifting Annamaree and Richard in prayer. Amen.

DECLARATION OF INTENT

Annamaree and Richard, you are about to make your promises to one another. You will find that as you live by these vows over the years, investing your time, love and your commitment to one another, the happy times of your lives will be twice as joyous because you will share these joys in marriage.

Do you ANNAMAREE GABRIELLE HERSCH take this man RICHARD RAY FEATHER 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 RICHARD RAY FEATHER take this woman ANNAMAREE GABRIELLE HERSCH 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)*

RING EXCHANGE

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.

Richard, please place this ring on Annamaree's left hand and repeat after me.

I, Richard Ray Feather, give to you, Annamaree Gabrielle Hersch, this ring as a token 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.

Annamaree, please place this ring on Richard's left hand and repeat after me.

I, Annamaree Gabrielle Hersch, give to you, Richard Ray Feather, this ring as a token 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.

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

SAND CEREMONY

I leave you now the following words:

May all that you 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 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.

Annamaree and Richard, you have pledged your faith to each other in the company of your families and friends; therefore, By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of West Virginia I now pronounce you wife and husband!

Richard, you may now kiss your bride.

Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to introduce for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Annamaree Feather.