Carol C - Marriage Celebrant
Uniquely Yours
Order of Service
Most weddings have a basic order and this will be our starting point to create your Ceremony.
Feel free to question anything, ask anything and suggest anything.
What is it that you want?
I will have samples of vows and readings we can go over and some of these can also be found on the Wedding Resources page or by following the links below. With the exception of the legal wording there is no reason you have to follow any known format.
The ceremony should reflect your personality. We can be as creative or traditional as you wish. Everything or some things can be tailored to what you want. There are also many different rituals you may wish to incorporate that can be tailored to suit your personality and style.
The traditional wedding service usually includes the following elements
(although not necessarily in this order).
• The procession
• Welcome and introduction (including the Monitum)
• Giving away of the bride
• General words about marriage
*Ritual if selected*
• The asking
• The minimum wording that must be said by the couple
• Vows (additional to the minimum wording)
• Giving and/or receiving of rings
• Declaration as husband and wife
• The kiss
• Signing the register
• Presentation as man and wife
• The recession
Elements in bold are mandatory components and must be included in the ceremony
We will work through this list and the samples to create your unique Wedding Ceremony.
(It gives me great pleasure to offer you a discount for renewal or reaffirmation of your wedding vows, and also for naming ceremonies for your children)
