Leslie Ellen Newman

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Richard Reep and Monica Smith 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.

Richard Reep and Monica Smith will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Richard Reep take this woman Monica Smith 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 Monica Smith take this man Richard Reep 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)*

Richard Reep and Monica Smith 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 Missouri I now pronounce you husband and wife!