We are gathered together in the presence of this company, to join together
these two persons in (marriage/a civil union), which is honorable, and is
not by any to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently, discreetly,
advisedly, and soberly. Into this estate these two persons present come now
to be joined. If any one can show just cause why they may not lawfully be
joined together let him or her now speak, or else hereafter forever hold your
peace.
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(Name of person), do you take this (man/woman) to be your spouse? Wilt
you love (her/him), comfort (her/him), honor and keep (her/him), in sickness
and in health, and, forsaking all others keep thee only unto (her/him), so
long as you both shall live?
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[Response: Yes or I will.]
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(Name of person), do you take this (man/woman) to be your spouse? Wilt
you love (her/him), comfort (her/him), honor and keep (her/him), in sickness
and in health, and, forsaking all others keep thee only unto (her/him), so
long as you both shall live?
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[Response: Yes or I will.]
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For as much as (name of person) and (name of person) have consented
together to join in (marriage/civil union), and have witnessed the same before
these persons, and have given and pledged their faith, each to the other,
and have declared the same by joining of hands, therefore, by authority of
the laws of this state, I do pronounce them joined as one in (marriage/civil
union).
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