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SAMPLE Moreton Bay Celebrant ‘Order of Ceremony’

1 Gathering or Processional Music for entry of the Bridal Party.
3

(Acknowledgement of Country?)
Welcome / Gathering Words – The reason your family & friends have gathered

5 Giving Away  by anyone &, if so, by whom?  Traditional or Contemporary?
6

Celebrant to Friends Your Story & why they are sharing your moment -.who will present?
Acknowledgement of those who cannot be present

 

Celebrant to Couple & Monitum

“Before you, (name), and you, (full name), are joined in marriage in my presence and in the presence of these witnesses, I am to remind you of the solemn and binding nature of the relationship into which you are about to now enter.  Marriage, according to law in Australia, is the union of 2 people, to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life.”

10 Reading/Poem – (or two!) as per the many that will be supplied to you, or, alternatively, your own choice of reading & who would you like to present it??
13

Always an introduction prior to the vows

Legal Declaration

“I call upon the persons here present to witness that, I, (Full Name), take you, (Full Name) to be my lawful wedded wife/husband/spouse/partner in marriage.” (Legally the first line of your vows to each other……)

VowsThe vows you will recite to each other on the day – they do not need to be the same…. Choose from the many that will be supplied, or mix and match them, or, of course,  write your own

16

Always an introduction prior to the ring exchange vows

Ring Exchange VowsAs per the many that will be supplied – again, choose one, mix & match, or write your own?

  Wedding Unity RitualWould you like a ritual?  As per the many that will be supplied – again, use one or mix and match two……………

18 Declaration  Your preferred title, Husband & Wife / Wife & Wife / Husband & Husband / Partners in Marriage…..
The Kiss…

  Signing of the Register & Documents
With two nominated witnesses aged 18 or over – who would you like? 

Songs (2) for when you sign the “Register” & Documents
(Allow 5 – 8 minutes for photo’s as well!)

19 Blessing  (as per supplied within the “Readings) and/or a Prayer if you would like one  included, as per the prayers that will be supplied, or, again, whichever prayer you would like  – and who would you like to read the prayer on the day?)
30/40

Congratulations & Presentation to Family & Friends
(your preferred title …….)

Your total Ceremony time should, ideally, be between30 to 40 minutes to hold the interest of your guests, they will then be ready for a glass of champagne, or possibly, two!

Recessional Music

Yay! Your celebration begins!

 

Sheridan Bryant, C.M.C., JP(Qual), M.MSc    0418 887 646  www.sheridanbryant.com.au

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