Rev Steven Howard Brown Jr

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Richard James Ester and Valentina Kafadar 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.

Richard James Ester and Valentina Kafadar will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Richard James Ester take this woman Valentina Kafadar 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 Valentina Kafadar take this man Richard James Ester 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)*

Richard James Ester and Valentina Kafadar 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 husband and wife!