Lynn Feather

Good Morning ~~

We have come together this morning for the joining of Morgan Kyra Raines and Zachery Shane Black in marriage.

What greater thing for two persons than to feel they are joined together; to strengthen each other in labor, to rest on each other in sorrow, to help each other in need, to share joy, and to be one with each other - whatever life has to offer.

This is a special time for Morgan and Zachery and they will long remember this day of celebration.

As you know, 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.

Morgan and Zachery today begins a life of giving and sharing, nurturing and support; allowing each other the freedom to change and grow as individuals while developing your mutual spirit as time goes by. In the art of marriage, the little things are the big things. It is about establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal, dependence is mutual, and the obligation is reciprocated.

Morgan Kyra Raines and Zachery Shane Black, 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 life will be twice as joyous because you will share these joys together in marriage.

*(Vows)*

Do you Morgan Kyra Raines take this man Zachery Shane Black 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 Zachery Shane Black take this woman Morgan Kyra Raines 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 each other.

Zachery, please place this ring on Morgan's finger and repeat after me.

Morgan, I give to 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.

Morgan, please place this ring on Zachery's finger and repeat after me.

Zachery, I give to 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.

Morgan and Zachery, I want to wish you both much love and happiness as you begin your new journey. 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 you always put each other first and seek your love's greatest good. May your lives be filled with joy and hope that can't be understood. May you prosper in your health and wealth and grace and mercy, too. May all you ever dare to dream be realized by both of you.

Morgan and Zachery, you have pledged your faith to each other. Therefore, by the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of West Virginia I now pronounce you wife and husband!

Zachery you may kiss your bride.

Congratulations and I now introduce for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Zachery Shane and Morgan Kyra Black.