About 200 words containing a welcome and words on marriage
Optional ReadingSomething that resonates with you about your relationship
The Marriage Act ( compulsory)My name is Susan Artup, a Civil Celebrant duly authorised by law to solemnise marriages according to law. Before you 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 two people to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life.
Optional ReadingAbout the meaning of marriage/love/commitment in society
Giving Away (optional)Asking ( optional)Optional ReadingA personal love poem
Your own vows (optional)The legal vows ( compulsory)I, ( full name), call upon the persons here present to witness that I take you ( full name), as my lawful wife/husband/spouse.
Exchange of rings ( optional)Optional ReadingAbout the symbolism of the rings, the pact that has just been made
Proclamation of MarriageSigning of the documentsOptional ReadingA blessing
Presentation as a married couple.