Lynn Feather

GOOD AFTERNOON FAMILY AND FRIENDS:

We are gathered together this afternoon for the joining of WINSTON SAMUEL "SAM" HAMRICK and SARA DENISE WILLIAMS 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.

SAM AND SARA WILL NOW EXCHANGE VOWS

*(Vows)*

Do you WINSTON SAMUEL "SAM" HAMRICK take this woman SARA DENISE WILLIAMS 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)*

Do you SARA DENISE WILLIAMS take this man WINSTON SAMUEL "SAM" HAMRICK 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)*

NOW SARA AND SAM WILL EXCHANGE RINGS AS A SYMBOL OF THEIR COMMITMENT TO EACH OTHER

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

I give you this ring to wear with love and joy. As the ring has no end, neither shall my love for you. I choose you to be my wife today, tomorrow, always and forever.

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

I give you this ring to wear with love and joy. As the ring has no end, neither shall my love for you. I choose you to be my husband today, tomorrow, always and forever.

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 on this day of celebration. And, may each day you share be as precious to you as the 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.

Sam and Sara, you have pledged your faith to each other in the company of your families and your circle of friends along with your children, Lorey Ann and two grandsons, Jace and Landon; and your son Tristen; and the memory of Sam's daughter Holly who is looking down from above.

Therefore, By the authority vested in me by the State of West Virginia I now pronounce you husband and wife!

Sam, you may now kiss your bride.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to introduce to you for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Sam and Sara Hamick.