Abraham Samson Ellis Lahav

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Kristen Cottrell and Israel Mendez 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.

Kristen Cottrell and Israel Mendez will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Kristen Cottrell take this man Israel Mendez 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 Israel Mendez take this woman Kristen Cottrell 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)*

Kristen Cottrell and Israel Mendez 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 Washington I now pronounce you wife and husband!