Antonio C. Jackson

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Michelle M. Carter and Rasaan L. Manning 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.

Michelle M. Carter and Rasaan L. Manning will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Michelle M. Carter take this man Rasaan L. Manning 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 Rasaan L. Manning take this woman Michelle M. Carter 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)*

Michelle M. Carter and Rasaan L. Manning 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 Maryland I now pronounce you wife and husband!