Stacy Michele Harless

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Marcus John Ward and Laura Celeste Ward 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.

Marcus John Ward and Laura Celeste Ward will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you Marcus John Ward take this woman Laura Celeste Ward 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 Laura Celeste Ward take this man Marcus John Ward 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)*

Marcus John Ward and Laura Celeste Ward 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 husband and wife!