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Most wedding ceremonies follow a standard format which can be personalised by adding your choice of music, hymns, readings…to name just a few.

This is a brief outline showing the running order of a wedding ceremony. Some of these points must be addressed in order for your union to be legal. I have indicated these below using an asterisk*.

Introduction

• Celebrant welcomes guests
• Celebrant introduces herself to the guests*
• Celebrant informs guests of her legal authority to marry the bride & groom under Australian law*

Reading

• You may choose to have a special guest do a reading of your choice.

Celebrant Authority

• Celebrant must inform the bride & groom of the serious & legal binding nature of marriage by reciting words that are stipulated by the ‘Marriage Act’.*

Giving Away (optional)

• Celebrant asks the parents of the bride & groom (and on behalf of the guests) to give their blessing.

The Asking

• The celebrant asks the Bride & Groom if they have come together of their own free will*

The Vows

• Bride and groom say their vows. The words said can be chosen by the couple, however, certain legal words must be incorporated*.

Ring Ceremony

• Rings are exchanged between husband and wife. This is usually accompanied by a small reading explain the symbolism.

Declaration of Marriage & the kiss

• Celebrant declares you as husband & wife. You may kiss.

Sign the register

• The Bride & Groom, 2 chosen witnesses & celebrant need to sign the register*.

Presentation

• Celebrant presents you as husband and wife and asks the guests to congratulate you.