Dr. John S. Foster

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Reginald Barnes and Matthew Simmons 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.

Reginald Barnes and Matthew Simmons will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Reginald Barnes take this man Matthew Simmons 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 Matthew Simmons take this man Reginald Barnes 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)*

Reginald Barnes and Matthew Simmons 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!