The following elements of a wedding ceremony are those commonly included. When we meet to discuss and develop your unique celebration, you can select from these, and more. Listed in BOLD are the elements that legally must be included but otherwise you are free to remove or add sections to create a ceremony that reflects exactly what you want from your day.
Introduction/Welcome
Monitum (Celebrant Authority)
I am duly authorised by law to solemnise marriages according to law. Before you, [bride] and [groom], 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 enter. Marriage, according to law in Australia, is the union of a man and a woman to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life.
Presentation of bride/groom/both (Giving Away) or Asking for Parents’ Blessing
Reading
The Asking
Vows (which must include but are not limited to the following)
I [call upon/ask] the [persons/people] here present to witness that I, [bride] take [thee/you], [groom] to be my lawful wedded [husband/spouse]. Ring Ceremony Declaration of Marriage Kiss Signing the Register & Certificate Invitation to Congratulate the Couple
