WEDDINGS
CIVIL MARRIAGE CEREMONY - 11 Step Outline
Step 1: Introduction ....the marriage party is assembled and the Celebrant addresses the guests
Step 2: First Reading and/or Blessing of Wedding....the reader addresses the couple
Step 3: Monitum from Marriage Act....the Celebrant is legally required to state his/her authority to marry
Step 4: Giving Away of the Bride....person invited to give Bride away
Step 5: The Asking....Celebrant publicly asks if they are prepared to enter into marriage
Step 6: The Vows....A legal requirement that a definite statement of commitment be made
eg I ....take you....to be my husband/wife A choice of examples is provided
Step 7: The Ring Ceremony....an exchange or giving of rings
Step 8: Second Reading and/or Blessing of Wedding
Step 9: Declaration of Marriage & The Kiss
Step 10: The Register and Certificates are signed
Step 11: The Introduction as Husband and Wife
ALTERNATIVE INCLUSIONS
Rose Ceremony
Hand Fasting Ceremony
Wine Cup Ceremony
The Silken Ribbon - German Tradition
Spiritual Ceremony
Your choice of cultural or unique inclusions reflecting your heritage
Lyn Macintosh - Celebrant
Dee Why, Sydney's northern beaches
61 2 8021 2664