Marilynn Louise Bachorik

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Elizabeth Whitmer and Carol Shepherd 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.

Elizabeth Whitmer and Carol Shepherd will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Elizabeth Whitmer take this woman Carol Shepherd 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 Carol Shepherd take this woman Elizabeth Whitmer 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)*

Elizabeth Whitmer and Carol Shepherd 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 Michigan I now pronounce you wife and wife!