George W Hall

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Kate Bennett and Johnny Ballard 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.

Kate Bennett and Johnny Ballard will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Kate Bennett take this man Johnny Ballard 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 Johnny Ballard take this woman Kate Bennett 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)*

Kate Bennett and Johnny Ballard 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 Texas I now pronounce you wife and husband!