<Li> The declaration may be prefaced by In the fear of the Lord and in the presence of this assembly </Li> <Li> The word spouse may be replaced by wife or husband as appropriate or by partner in marriage </Li> <Li> The phrase through divine assistance may be replaced by the words with God's help </Li> <Li> The phrase so long as we both on earth shall live may be replaced by the words until it shall please the Lord by death to separate us </Li>

Where do wedding vows come from in the bible