Lynn Feather

Good Afternoon,

Today as we gather here to join Brooke Bosley and Joshua Costigan 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.

What greater thing for two persons than to feel they are joined together, to strengthen each other in labor, to rest on each other in sorrow, to help each other in need, to share joy, and to be one with each other - whatever life has to offer.

Brooke and Joshua, today begins a life of giving and sharing, nurturing and support, allowing each other the freedom to change and grow as individuals while developing your mutual spirit as time goes by in the art of marriage, the little things are the big things. It is about establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal, dependence is mutual, and the obligation is shared.

Today is a special time of celebration for Brooke and Joshua and you will long remember. And, because of this, you are thankful to be here today to share these special moments.

DECLARATION OF INTENT

Brooke and Joshua, you are about to make your promises to one another. You will find that as you live by these vows over the years, investing your time, love, and your commitment to one another, the happy times of your life will be twice as joyous because you'll share these joys in marriage.

*(Vows)* - please turn and face each other and hold hands.

Do you Brooke Bosley take this man Joshua Costigan to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you Joshua Costigan take this woman Brooke Bosley to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

*(Ring Exchange)*

Today, as you exchange rings remember: The ring, an unbroken circle, represents unending love. As often as either of you look upon these rings, may you be reminded of this moment and the love you have promised to one another.

Brooke, please place this ring on Joshua's finger and repeat after me.

Joshua, I give you this ring, as a symbol of my love, and that I am choosing to share my life's journey with you. I give you this ring, with the pledge to love you today, tomorrow and always and forever.

Joshua, please place this ring on Brooke's finger and repeat after me.

Brooke, I give you this ring, as a symbol of my love, and that I am choosing to share my life's journey with you. I give you this ring, with the pledge to love you today, tomorrow and always and forever.

Brooke and Joshua, I want to wish you much love and happiness as you begin your new journey with each other along with your children, Raiden and Naomi. Remember to keep lots of laughter in your lives and love will never be far behind.

I leave you now with the following:

May you always be in love. May all that is love always be in you. May your love be as beautiful on each day you share it as it is on this day of your celebration; and may each day you share be as precious to you as the day 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.

Brooke and Joshua, you have pledged your faith to each other today; therefore,

by the power vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of West Virginia I now pronounce you husband and wife!

You may now kiss!