Richard Oliver Lewis, Jr.

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Jamal Barksdale and Shannon Storm 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.

Jamal Barksdale and Shannon Storm will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Jamal Barksdale take this man Shannon Storm 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 Shannon Storm take this man Jamal Barksdale 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)*

Jamal Barksdale and Shannon Storm 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 Pennsylvania I now pronounce you husband and husband!