Lynn Feather

Welcome family and friends.

We have gathered today for the joining AMY LYNN LEWELLEN and NICHOLAS CHARLES PIRRONG in the union of marriage.

Let's pause for now to remember those who are looking down upon Amy and Nick today - Amy's Aunt _______________; and Nick's Gramma, ___________________.

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 of celebration for Amy and Nick to long remember, and because of this, they are thankful you are here today to share in their joy.

HAVE AMY AND NICK TURN AROUND TO THOSE PRESENT.

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.

Nick and Amy, 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 are gathered together to celebrate your union. Today we are priviledged to witness two very dear people; two exceptional and driven individuals committed to sharing a life together along with Ayden.

DECLARATION OF INTENT

Amy and Nick, 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 commitment to one another, the happy times of your lives will be twice as joyous because you will be sharing these joys in marriage.

Amy and Nick, will you take each other, whose hand you hold, choosing each other to be your lawfully wedded partner? Will you live with each other in the state of matrimony? Will you love each other and comfort each other through good times and bad, in sickness and in health, honoring and being faithful to each other?

AMY AND NICK WILL NOW SAY THEIR VOWS TO EACH OTHER.

RING EXCHANGE:

AMY LYNN LEWELLEN and NICHOLAS CHARLES PIRRONG 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 you look upon these rings, may you be reminded of this moment and the love you have promised to one another.

Nick, please place this ring on Amy's left hand and repeat after me:

I, Nicholas Charles Pirrong, give to you, Amy Lynn LeWellen, 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.

Amy, please place this ring on Nick's left hand and repeat after me:

I, Amy Lynn LeWellen, give to you, Nicholas Charles Pirrong, 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.

BLESSING:

I leave you with the following words:

May all that you are is always be in love. May all that is love always be in your. May your love be as beautiful on 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.

PROUNCEMENT:

Amy and Nick, you have pledged your faith to each other in the company of family and friends, and, therefore, By the authority vested in me by the State of West Virginia, I now pronounce husband and wife! NICK YOU MAY NOW KISS YOUR BRIDE.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I proudly introduce to you for the first time, MR. AND MRS. NICHOLS AND AMY PIRRONG.