Nicholas James Collom

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Valerie Lynn Collom and Matthew Schoutan 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.

Valerie Lynn Collom and Matthew Schoutan will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Valerie Lynn Collom take this man Matthew Schoutan 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 Matthew Schoutan take this woman Valerie Lynn Collom 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)*

Valerie Lynn Collom and Matthew Schoutan 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 Texas I now pronounce you wife and husband!