Charles B Katzenstein

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join John Arthur Moore and Hideki Maikuma 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.

John Arthur Moore and Hideki Maikuma will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you John Arthur Moore take this man Hideki Maikuma 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 Hideki Maikuma take this man John Arthur Moore 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)*

John Arthur Moore and Hideki Maikuma 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 husband!