Cynthia Sexton Weeks

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Shantavia Kirksey and Portia Kirksey 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.

Shantavia Kirksey and Portia Kirksey will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Shantavia Kirksey take this woman Portia Kirksey 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)*

Do you Portia Kirksey take this woman Shantavia Kirksey 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)*

Shantavia Kirksey and Portia Kirksey 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 Alabama I now pronounce you wife and wife!