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SAMPLE Moreton Bay Celebrant ‘Order of Ceremony’ |
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| 1 | Gathering or Processional Music for entry of the Bridal Party. |
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(Acknowledgement of Country?) |
| 5 | Giving Away – by anyone &, if so, by whom? Traditional or Contemporary? |
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Celebrant to Friends – Your Story & why they are sharing your moment -.who will present? |
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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.” |
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| 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?? |
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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……) Vows – The 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 |
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Always an introduction prior to the ring exchange vows Ring Exchange Vows – As per the many that will be supplied – again, choose one, mix & match, or write your own? |
| Wedding Unity Ritual – Would 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 |
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| 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?) |
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Congratulations & Presentation to Family & Friends 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