Judy Deichler

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Linda Elworthy and Ernest Carman 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.

Linda Elworthy and Ernest Carman will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Linda Elworthy take this man Ernest Carman 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 Ernest Carman take this woman Linda Elworthy 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)*

Linda Elworthy and Ernest Carman 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 wife and husband!