Crystal Dawn Hayden

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Benston Blake Haines and Ralph William Cordle 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.

Benston Blake Haines and Ralph William Cordle will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Benston Blake Haines take this man Ralph William Cordle to be your lawfully wedded partner, 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 Ralph William Cordle take this man Benston Blake Haines to be your lawfully wedded partner, 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)*

Benston Blake Haines and Ralph William Cordle will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Kentucky I now pronounce you husband and husband!