Mercedes Guillermina Pauta

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join CRISTOBAL and DUBY 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.

Blessing of hands:

These are the hands of the bride and groom. You are celebrating your wedding day while promising to love each other today, tomorrow and forever. These are the hands that will work hard as you build the future together.

These are the hands that will passionately love you and care for you through the years, and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no other. These are the hands that will hold you when fear or pain torments your mind. These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it. May these hands always be extended with love, tenderness and respect. May these hands continue to build a loving relationship that lasts a lifetime.

CRISTOBAL and DUBY will now share their vows.

*(Vows)*

Do you CRISTOBAL take this woman DUBY 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 DUBY take this man CRISTOBAL 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)*

CRISTOBAL and DUBY 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 New York I now pronounce you husband and wife!