Dean Christopher Lombardo

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Lucas Shafer and Shelby Stethem 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.

Lucas Shafer and Shelby Stethem will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Lucas Shafer take this woman Shelby Stethem 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 Shelby Stethem take this man Lucas Shafer 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)*

Lucas Shafer and Shelby Stethem 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 husband and wife!