1. Welcome - to those attending and acknowledging why we are all here

2. Introduction - Explaining how the couple see marriage, and touching on their history, love story, families as required

3. The Giving Away - A time honoured tradition in which the father of the bride or family of both couples give their blessing to the marriage

4. Celebrant Monitum - Legally required to remind you of the commitment you are making today

5. The Asking - "Do you... take ... to be your wife, your lover, and your best friend?" or words to that effect! Basically your intentions for your marriage.

6. The Vows - the moment when you get to express your lifelong commitment to one another

7. Ring Ceremony - the public sign of your commitment to one another

9. Reading/Poem - optional, but sometimes very suitable!

10. Declaration of Marriage - yes, the 'husband and wife' bit!

11. "The Kiss" ! (optional - but not really!!)

12. Signing of the Marriage Register - with your two witnesses.

13. Presentation of the Bride and Groom - it's done! Marriage Certificate is presented and you go and celebrate this awesome moment with your family and friends!

Some helpful tips...

• This is a special day between you and your parnter... By all means have some fun with the ceremony, but I encourage you to treat your marriage vows seriously and with sincerity...
  
• Look at your partner when you say your vows; it doesn't matter if you laugh or cry! Just be sincere and direct in what you are saying to each other!
  
• And most importantly...let's create a fantastic day!

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