John McWilliams

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Taylor Padula and Mark A. Gowen 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.

Taylor Padula and Mark A. Gowen will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Taylor Padula take this man Mark A. Gowen 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 Mark A. Gowen take this woman Taylor Padula 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)*

Taylor Padula and Mark A. Gowen 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 California I now pronounce you wife and husband!