ARRIVAL
It is very important that you and your guests arrive in
good time for your ceremony. Please refer to the details
on your ceremony planner for timings. This allows you
to be interviewed before the ceremony and for your
guests to be seated. The Registrar will see the couple
privately to check details for the marriage ceremony
and certificate.
F LO W E R S
All Community Venues are tastefully decorated.
You may, however, wish to make your own floral
arrangements. Please discuss this with the Registration
staff or the venue.
M USI C
Music systems with CD players are provided in all our
Community Venues with a selection of suitable music.
If, however, you have a favourite or meaningful piece
you wish to have played, discuss it well before the day
with the Registration staff who will be happy to advise
you. In an Approved Venue, you have other options,
including live music.
WITNESSES
The law requires that you are accompanied by at least
two credible witnesses at your wedding. They may be
relatives, friends or colleagues who must be able to
speak and understand English.
R E C O R D I N G TH E E V E NT
A wedding album is a very special memento – we are
happy to allow photography in the Community Venue
at specified times. A single video recording is also
permitted, but please inform the Registration staff
beforehand.
PA R KI N G
The amount of parking varies at each Community
Venue. For further information, please contact the
Community Venue where your wedding will be taking
place. Most Approved Venues have ample parking
available.
C O N F E T TI
Confetti is a familiar part of any wedding, but please
ask your guests not to throw confetti inside the
building!
If your ceremony is at an Approved Venue, they will be
happy to advise you regarding these details.
WORDS FOR
WEDDING
CEREMONIES
The ceremony will begin with an introduction
by the Superintendent Registrar.
The bride and groom will then be asked,
in turn, to repeat the following solemn
declarations:
“I do solemnly declare that I know not of
any lawful impediment why I … may not be
jo ined in matrimony to …”
or
“I declare that I know of no legal reason why
I … may not be joined in marriage to …”
or
by replying “I am” to the question “Are you
… free lawfully to marry …?”
Each of the parties must also say to the other
(choosing one of the following statements):
“I call upon these persons here present to
witness that I … do take thee … to be my
lawful wedded wife (or husband).”
or
“I … take you … to be my wedded wife (or
husband).”
or
“I … take thee … to be my wedded wife (or
husband).”
The ceremony may be enhanced by making
additional vows and commitments to each
other beyond the legally required ones.
The Ceremonies Team will be happy to
discuss the ceremony options available to
you. The Superintendent Registrar will state
that the parties have made the declarations
required.
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