Lynn Feather

Welcome to the wedding of Gabby and Larry this afternoon.

We are gathered together here to join Gabrielle McDonald and Larry Thomas in the spiritual 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.

Gabrielle McDonald and Larry Thomas will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Gabrielle McDonald take Larry Thomas 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 (him/her/them) for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you Larry Thomas take Gabrielle McDonald 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 (him/her/them) for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Gabrielle McDonald and Larry Thomas will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

Larry take this ring and place on Gabby’s left hand and repeat after me:

Gabby, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment to you. Today, tomorrow, forever and always.

Gabby, please take this ring and place it on Larry’s left hand and repeat after me:

Larry, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment to you today, tomorrow, forever and always.

Therefore, By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of West Virginia I now pronounce you married!

Larry you may now kiss your bride.

Congratulations Mr and Mrs Larry and Gabrielle Thomas.