Lynn Feather

Good Afternoon ~~

We've come together today to join Erin and Jacob in the unity of marriage.

Let us pray - READ MARRIAGE info:

READ: Ecclesiastes 4: verses 9 and 10:

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.

ERIN WARDS and JACOB GATTO will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you ERIN WARDS take JACOB GATTO 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 JACOB GATTO take ERIN WARDS 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)*

ERIN WARDS and JACOB GATTO will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

Jacob, please take this ring and I place it on your finger to wear with love and joy. As a ring has no end, neither shall my love for you. I choose you to be my wife this day, tomorrow, forever and always.

Erin, please take this ring and place it on Jacob's left hand and repeat after me:

Jacob, please take this ring as I place it on your finger to wear with love and joy. As a ring has no end, neither shall my love for you. I choose you to be my husband, today, tomorrow, forever and always.

I leave you with the following words:

"Love isn't always perfect. It isn't a fairytale or a storybook. And it doesn't always come easy. Love is overcoming obstacles, facing challenges, fighting to be together, holding on and never letting go.

It is a short word, easy to spell, difficult to define, and impossible to live without.

Love is work, but most of all, Love is realising that every hour, every minute and every second was worth it because you did it together;along with your children Carson, Carlee and Jesse."

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of West Virginia I now pronounce you married! You may now kiss your bride.

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Jacob and Erin Gatto.