Lynn Feather

Dear Krissy and Jim ~~

It is my utmost pleasure to be gathered with you today to join you, Kristina Hope Garrett and you, James Thomas Locklar 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.

Kristina Hope Garrett and James Thomas Locklar will now share your vows.

Please turn and face each other and hold hands.

*(Vows)*

Do you Kristina Hope Garrett take this man, James Thomas Locklar 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)*

Do you James Thomas Locklar take this woman Kristina Hope Garrett 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)*

Krissy and Jim as you now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment; 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.

Jim, please place this ring on Krissy's finger and repeat after me.

I, James Thomas Locklar, give to you, Kristina Hope Garrett this ring, as a symbol of my love, and I am choosing to share my life's journey with you. I give you this ring, with the pledge to love you today, tomorrow, always and forever.

Krissy, please place this ring on Jim's finger and repeat after me.

I, Kristina Hope Garrett, give to you, James Thomas Locklar this ring, as a symbol of my love, and I am choosing to share my life's journey with you. I give you this ring, with the pledge to love you today, tomorrow, always and forever.

Krissy and Jim, I want to wish you both much love and happiness as you begin your new journey as a married couple. Remember to always keep lots of laughter and happiness in your lives and love will never be far behind.

I leave you 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 as you share it as it is on this day of 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.

Kristina "Krissy" Hope Garrett and James "Jim" Thomas Locklar, 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 are husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Locklar. You may now seal this marriage with a kiss.