What is a wedding ceremony is composed of? Some tips to help you plan your wedding!

Your Special Wedding   Every wedding ceremony has some basic structure – those items in bold text are the legal requirements – everything else is how you want it! As your marriage celebrant, it is my job to help you to have the wedding that reflects who you are.

  • Processional music for the arrival of the bride
  • A welcome to those attending.
  • Monitum - the celebrant's legal authority
  • An introduction that talks about the hopes that the couple have for their marriage.
  • A reading (it’s a good idea to involve family members or friends in the readings)
  • Presentation of the bride
  • The asking
  • The vows
  • The ring ceremony
  • Other ceremony,culturally appropriate, handfasting, rose ceremony, sand, wine, candle etc.
  • Another reading or readings 
  • Declaration of the marriage
  • The kiss
  • The signing of the Register, Marriage Certificate and PresentationMarriage Certificate
  • “Please congratulate” the presentation of the certificate by the celebrant to the newly married couple 
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    Some Tips for a Stress Free Wedding
  • When printing invitations, state the time of marriage as at least 15 minutes before the bride intends to arrive (this helps to ensure that all the guests arrive on time)
  • If there is a possibility of rain, ensure a LARGE umbrella is in the car
  • A little vaseline or soap smeared inside the wedding ring will help it slip on your finger
  • If your ceremony is in a public place make sure you have booked with the local authority
  • For outdoor ceremonies, consider the location of toilets and shade
  • Make sure that you position the wedding party so that you don't have the sun in your eyes
  • If your wedding is in hot weather, it is thoughtful to provide water for guests
  • If you have older guests, you may need to provide seating
  • Make sure you have considered an alternative venue in case of wet weather
  • Take things slowly, you will want to remember as much as possible
  • Relax and have fun! I am there to help make sure that everything goes smoothly.
  • Marriage is a serious commitment, but your wedding should be fun.(copyright Elaine Searle 2008)        

                           
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Average Sunset Times in the Sydney region
January:               8:09pm
February:             8:00pm
March:                  7:32pm
April:                     5:51pm                                        
May:                      5:15pm
June:                    4:54pm
July:                      4:57pm                        
August:                5:15pm                     
September:         5:37pm
October:               6:57pm
November:          7:22pm
December:          7:51pm

 For further information about sunrise, sunset, twilight, moonrise etc. Geoscience Australia

 

        

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Copyright Elaine Searle 2008