| 1. |
Introduction –
Welcoming and explains
how the couple view marriage. |
| 2. |
Readings -
Designed to invite the
couple to expand their views about love and marriage |
| 3. |
Monitum -
From the Marriage Act 1961- the bit the Celebrant says: |
| 4. |
The Giving Away of the Bride
(optional) |
| 5. |
The Asking
-
these are not the vows |
| 6. |
The Vows –
Legal definitive statement
- that is the
spoken word not an answer to a question |
| 7. |
The Exchanging of Rings
- not
compulsory |
| 8. |
Versicle
-
short reading |
| 9. |
Reading |
| 10. |
The Declaration of Marriage |
| 11. |
Signing of Register and Certificates |
| 12. |
Presentation of Certificate to Couple |
| 13. |
Presentation of Couple to Family and Friends |
| 14. |
Inviting family and friends to come forward to congratulate
the couple
|