Oxfordshire, the place to marry Oxfordshire 2019 | Page 12

YO U R C E R E M O N Y
We want you to have a memorable ceremony...
so, what happens and when?
www.squibphotography.co.uk
Before the ceremony
To make sure everything goes ahead on time
and without any hitches, please ensure you and
your guests arrive at least 15 minutes before
the time of your ceremony. Remember to make
allowances for traffic delays, parking and any
photographs and inform your guests of this. The ceremony
Saying “I do” in front of friends and family can be
a nerve-racking event but the Registrars will be on
hand to help you every step of the way. They will
guide you through everything you need to do or
say, so there is no need to worry about forgetting
your lines or doing things in the wrong order!
Before the ceremony, the Registrar will see the
couple privately to check that the details to be
entered into the register are correct. You can be
seen either individually or together, whichever
you prefer. This is also an opportunity for you
to ask any last minute questions. After these
checks have been made we can proceed with the
ceremony itself. Once you, your guests and your witnesses are
seated, the ceremony will begin with a welcome
by the Registrar. The couple will be asked, in
turn, to repeat a number of solemn declarations,
which will be the choices you made for your legal
declarations and contracting words (your vows)
and your promises. See pages 12 and 13 for the
options you can choose from.
After you have made your contract, you and your
witnesses will sign the register. After this, the
Registrars will sign the register and will present
you with your certificate.
8
OXFORDSHIRE: THE PLACE TO CELEBRATE