The officient says to the groom:

Dennis, will you look into Melanie’s eyes and into her heart, and repeat after me?

Groom:

I commit my life to our partnership in marriage. I promise to comfort you, to cherish you and to encourage you in all walks of life. I promise to express my thoughts and emotions to you, and to listen to you in times of joy and times of sorrow. Melanie, I love you, and you are my closest friend. Will you let me share my life and all that I am with you?

Bride:

I will.

The officiant then speaks to the bride:

Melanie, will you look into Dennis’ eyes and into his heart, and repeat after me?

Bride:

I commit my life to our partnership in marriage. I promise to comfort you, to cherish you and to encourage you in all walks of life. I promise to express my thoughts and emotions to you, and to listen to you in times of joy and times of sorrow. Dennis, I love you, and you are my closest friend. Will you let me share my life and all that I am with you?

Groom:

I will.