Monica C. Blackwell

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Amir Sleem and Gertrude Carter 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.

Amir Sleem and Gertrude Carter will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Amir Sleem take this woman Gertrude Carter 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 Gertrude Carter take this man Amir Sleem 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)*

Amir Sleem and Gertrude Carter 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 Georgia I now pronounce you husband and wife!