kathleen m talham

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Melissa Carter and Kalyn Deso 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 Carter and Kalyn Deso will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Melissa Carter take this woman Kalyn Deso 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 Kalyn Deso take this woman Melissa 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)*

Melissa Carter and Kalyn Deso 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 New York I now pronounce you wife and wife!