Stephen Andrew Baker

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Michael Gipson and Rachel Staal 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.

Michael Gipson and Rachel Staal will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Michael Gipson take this woman Rachel Staal 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)*

Do you Rachel Staal take this man Michael Gipson 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)*

Michael Gipson and Rachel Staal 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 husband and wife!