Lynn Feather

Dear Family and Friends ~~

We are gathered together here to join NATALIE DENNIS and GARY ROSE in the spiritual union of marriage.

This contract is not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously, and with the deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities. Please remember that love, loyalty, and understanding are the foundations of a happy and enduring home.

NATALIE DENNIS and GARY ROSE will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you NATALIE DENNIS take GARY ROSE 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 GARY ROSE take NATALIE DENNIS 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)*

NATALIE DENNIS and GARY ROSE will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

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

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

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

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

I leave you now with the following words:

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

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

Love is work, but most of all, Love is realizing that every hour, every minute and every second was worth it because you did it together.

Therefore, 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.

Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to introduce for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rose.