John Henry Leggore

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Lorrie Elise Quick and Brian Edward Repasch in the spiritual union of marriage.

Who supports Lorrie as she and Brian take the next step together?

ANS: Her family and I do.

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.

Blessing: Lorrie and Brian come before us pledging their love and their hearts to one another. May they be true and loving, mat their hearts be filled with kindness and understanding, may they forgive each other's weaknesses, and laugh together often. May they be friends, companions, and partners, continuing to meet the joys and sorrows of life as one. As the years pass, and they move from one chapter in their life together to the next, may their love continue to deepen and mature, and may their home forever be a place of love and joy. AMEN

Lorrie E Quick and Brian E Repasch will be symbolically bound by this rope as they will also be bound by the vows they will now share. Binding Rope Ceremony

*(Vows)*

Minister: Lorrie, will you take Brian to be your husband, will you love, honor, and cherish him, now and forevermore? (I do) Do you promise to hold Brian's hand, look him in the eyes, listen to his hopes, dreams and thoughts? (I do) Do you promise to laugh at his goofy jokes? (I do)

Minister: Brian, Will you take Lorrie to be your wife; will you love, honor, and cherish her, now and forevermore? (I do) Do you promise to hold Lorrie's hand, listen to her needs, and do the little things that brighten her day? (I do) Do you promise to tease her, make silly jokes, and come up with new, creative ways to drive her crazy? (I do)

Lorrie E Quick and Brian Repasch will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

Brian, As you place this ring on Lorrie's finger, please repeat after me: Lorrie, with this ring, I thee wed. Wear it as a pledge of my love, and as a symbol of all we share.

Lorrie, As you place this ring on Brian's finger, please repeat after me: Brian, with this ring, I thee wed. Wear it as a pledge of my love, and as a symbol of all we share.

Sand Ceremony: Lorrie and Brian, today you are making a commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other. Your relationship is symbolized by the pouring of these individual containers of sand; one, representing you, Lorrie, and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, Brian, and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be.

(couple pours the sand)

Minister: You are joined together today, not only in marriage, but as family. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into their individual containers, so will your marriage and family be.

Prayer: Brian and Lorrie, your friends and family, all of us here, rejoice in your happiness and we know that this day marks only one of many special moments you will share in the days and years ahead. May both of you, committed to each other, keep this covenant which you have made. May you be a blessing and a comfort to each other, sharers of each other's joys, consolers of each other's sorrows, and helpers to each other during life's challenging moments. May you encourage each other in whatever you set out to achieve, May both of you, trusting each other, go forth fearlessly. May you not express and accept affection between yourselves, but also reach out with love to all people. We hope that the inspiration of this hour will not be forgotten. May you continue to love and cherish one another forever. And may you always find reasons to laugh, both with, and at, each other!

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of North Carolina I now pronounce you wife and husband!

Brian and Lorrie, you may now seal your vows and promises with a kiss.

(Direct couple to face the crowd)

It is my incredible honor to introduce for the veery first time as a married couple, Brian and Lorrie Repasch.

(Recession) Brian and Lorrie go to exit and wait for well wishers.

Minister: Everyone, please exit from front to rear and greet the happy couple followed by a reception in the beach house.