Andrew Christian Geffre

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Kristi Hay and Chase Merfeld 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.

Kristi Hay and Chase Merfeld will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Kristi Hay take this man Chase Merfeld 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 Chase Merfeld take this woman Kristi Hay 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)*

Kristi Hay and Chase Merfeld 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 Iowa I now pronounce you wife and husband!