Lynn Feather

Good afternoon family and friends,

We are gathered together here for the joining of AVIELLE NICOLE RAYMORE and RONNIE DEAN DAWSON in the union of marriage.

Ronnie and Avielle, 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 reciprocal.

Today your family and friends have gathered to celebrate your union. Today we are privileged to witness two very dear friends and exceptional and driven individuals committed to sharing a lifetime together.

Ronnie and Avielle, 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 a lifetime together.

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.

*(Vows)*

Will you AVIELLE NICOLE RAYMORE and RONNIE DEAN DAWSON take each other to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto each other for as long as you both shall live?

Ronnie and Avielle will now exchange their vows they have written to each other.

AVIELLE NICOLE RAYMORE and RONNIE DEAN DAWSON will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

The ring, an unbroken circle, represents unending love. As often as either of your look upon these rings, may you be reminded of this moment and the love you have promised to one another.

Ronnie, please take this ring and place it on Avielle's left finger and repeat after me:

Avielle, I give you this ring 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.

Avielle, please take this ring and place it on Ronnie's left finger and repeat after me:

Ronnie, I give you this ring 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.

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 all that you are 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 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 other. As Avielle said, Ronnie is her biggest supporter. He believes in her when she doesn't believe in herself. He is her partner; is loving, kind, and keeps life fun. May the challenges life brings your way make your marriage even stronger, and may you always be each others best friend and greatest love. As Ronnie said about Avielle, she is his best friend and brings out the best in me. She is my anchor. He also said he never wants to be without her.

Ronnie and Avielle, you have pledged your faith to each other in the company of your wonderful families and your circle of friends.

Therefore, by the power vested in me through American Marriage Ministries and the state of West Virginia, I now pronounce you married! You may now kiss your bride.

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my pleasure to introduce to you for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie and Avielle Dawson.