Lynn Feather

Good Afternoon Family and Friends,

We have gathered here today for the joining of Hailey Brianne Simmons and Max Leon Vilsaint 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.

Hailey and Max, you are about to make your promises to one another. You will find that as you live by these vows over the years, investing in your time, love and commitment to one another, the happy times of your lives will be twice as joyous because you will be sharing them as a married couple.

As the two of you have grown in your relationship you have become best friends while supporting each other through tough times but have fun times too. Hailey, Max says you are his person. The one who shows love, wisdom and compassion. You are his perfect person he wants to share his life with while holding you steady and allowing you to strengthen your voice, having fun and laughing together.

Hailey and Max will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Hailey Simmons take this man Max Vilsaint, your best friend, 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 Max Vilsaint take this woman Hailey Simmons, your person, 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, and keeping her steady while keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Hailey and Max will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

The wedding ring is a circle representing unending love. This circle cannot be broken. It is a symbol of attachment and belonging, not of possession, but of partnership.

Max, please place this ring on Hailey's left finger and repeat after me:

I, Max Vilsaint, give to you Hailey Simmons, this ring as my sacred gift, with the promise to always love you, cherish you, and honor you all the days of my life. With this ring, I thee wed.

Hailey, please take this ring and place on Max's left finger and repeat after me:

I, Hailey Simmons, give to you, Max Vilsaint, this ring as my sacred gift, with the promise to always love you, cherish you, and honor you all the days of my life. With this ring, I thee wed.

I want to wish you both much love and happiness as you begin your new journey in life. 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 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 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.

Hailey and Max, have proclaimed their love and commitment to one another in the company of their family and friends present, therefore, By the authority vested in me by the State of West Virginia, I now pronounce you husband and wife!

Max, you may kiss your bride.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great pleasure I introduce to you the for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Max and Hailey Vilsaint.