Derek Haas

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Melissa McCrary and Kurt Boese 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.

Melissa McCrary and Kurt Boese will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Melissa McCrary take this man Kurt Boese 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 Kurt Boese take this woman Melissa McCrary 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 her for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Melissa McCrary and Kurt Boese will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment. Who has the rings?

*(Ring Exchange)*

Kurt, repeat after me. Melissa with this ring, I thee wed.

Melissa, repeat after me. Kurt with this ring, I thee wed.

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Kansas I now pronounce you husband and wife.

Kurt you may now kiss your bride!

I now have the honor to introduce to you for the first time as husband and wife,

Melissa McCrary-Boese and Kurt Boese

This concludes the wedding ceremony....there will be a short cocktail hour while the bride, groom, and family are taking pictures. On behalf of the bride and groom, thank you all for coming.