Declaration of Intent and Vows

Declaration of Intent

To Doug:
Before God and these witnesses, will you, Douglas, receive Carla to be your wife? Will you love and comfort her, honor and keep her, and, in joy and sorrow, preserve with her this bond, holy and unbroken, until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, or as long as you both shall live?

Doug:
I will.

To Carla:
Before God and these witnesses, will you, Carla, receive Douglas to be your husband? Will you love and comfort him, honor and keep him, and, in joy and sorrow, preserve with him this bond, holy and unbroken, until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, or as long as you both shall live?

Carla:
I will.

Vows

Doug:
I receive you, Carla, to be my wife, and I promise before God and all who are present here to be your loving and faithful husband. I will love you and give myself up for you as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself up for her. I promise to be understanding, forgiving, and seeking of your happiness as we grow together in God’s grace.

Carla:
I receive you, Douglas, to be my husband, and I promise before God and all who are present here to be your loving and faithful wife. I will love you and submit to you as the Church loves and submits to Christ. I promise to be understanding, forgiving, and seeking of your happiness as we grow together in God’s grace.