Churchill Eyidi Elangwe

Dearly family and friends,

We are gathered together here to join Elizabeth Lambert Preston and Erik Swahn in the spiritual union of marriage. The reason we are here today it's not about the food, the free booze or the dancing. We are here today for for love.

Beth is my baby sister as you can tell, the physical resemblance is quite striking.

few years ago, I received a text from Beth inviting me to a Summer party she was hosting in China. I was busy but I told her I would still by. when i got there, I saw this young man rushing down to the lake with booze and back to the kitchen to collect more to serve others who were relaxing by the lake. That was Erik. He stood out from the other young men who were at the party. I said to Beth, who is this young man? her response was, isn't he hot? OMG!! and he is nice! she winked at me. Over the years, I have seen their relationship evolve to a beautiful one

I believe you are perfect for each other because you work together very well and as we all know, if you have a happy woman, peace will reign in your home. I haven't seen Beth this happy in a very long time since after she met Erik.

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.

Elizabeth Lambert Preston and Erik Swahn will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Elizabeth Lambert Preston take this man Erik Swahn 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 Erik Swahn take this woman Elizabeth Lambert Preston 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)*

Elizabeth Lambert Preston and Erik Swahn 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 Maine I now pronounce you wife and husband!