Ceremony scripts

Good morning/afternoon everyone, and a warm welcome to the (venue name).

My name is (registrars name) and I am the Superintendent Registrar and my colleague (name) is the attending registrar.

This place in which we are now met has been duly sanctioned according to law for the celebration of marriages and we are here today to witness the joining in matrimony of (person 1 name)  and (person 2 name).

If any person here present knows of any lawful impediment why these two persons should not be joined in matrimony, then you should declare it now.

Would the couple please step forward!

Before you are joined in matrimony, it is my duty to remind you of the solemn and binding character of the ceremony of marriage.

Marriage according to the law of this country is the union of two people, voluntarily entered into for life to the exclusion of all others.

(Person 1 name / Person 2 name), Please repeat after me:

I do solemnly declare, that I know not, of any lawful impediment, why I (person 1 or 2 name) may not be joined in matrimony, to (person 1 or 2 name)

Now the moment has come for the couple to make their marriage contract with each other in the presence of their guests.

Would everyone please stand.

Will you please take the ring and place it on the third finger of her/his left hand and repeat after me.

I call upon, these persons here present, to witness that I (person 1 name) do take thee (person 2 name) to be my lawful wedded partner and I give you this ring as a token of my love.

Will you please take the ring and place it on the third finger of their left hand and repeat after me.

I call upon, these persons here present, to witness that I (person 2 name) do take thee (person 1 name) to be my lawful wedded partner and I give you this ring as a token of my love.

(Person 1 name) and (person 2 name) you have both now made the declarations required by law and have made solemn and binding promises to each other in the presence of family and friends gathered here today.

We hope that the feelings of love that you have for each other today will deepen and grow stronger throughout the years to come.

It gives me great pleasure to declare that you are now married to one another.

Congratulations.

The couple will now sign the register.

Good morning / afternoon everyone, and a warm welcome to the (venue name) on this happy occasion.

My name is (registrars name) superintendent registrar, and with me today is (name) acting registrar.

We are here today to witness the marriage of (person 1 name) and (person 2 name) and on their behalf, I would like to thank you for joining them to witness the start of their new life together. I know it means a great deal to them that you can be here to share their happiness on this occasion.

Through their vows they are making a commitment to each other for the rest of their lives. Marriage is not an easy path, it requires devotion, the ability to listen, the wisdom to know when we are wrong, and the strength to put things right.

For(person 1 name) and (person 2 name), getting married today is a proud confirmation of the love and the respect and true friendship that they have for each other.  Together they will be stronger to meet whatever life holds for them.

(Person 1 name), (person 2 name), today you will exchange vows which will unite you as husband and wife / partners. The words are a formal and public pledge of your love, and a promise of lifelong dedication to each other.

However, before you are married I do have to ask if anyone here knows of any lawful reason why this marriage should not take place then they should declare it now.

Before you are joined in matrimony it is my duty to remind you of the solemn and binding character of the vows you are about to make. Marriage according to the law of this country is the union of two persons, voluntarily entered into for life to the exclusion of all others.

I am now going to ask each of you to declare that you know of no lawful reason why you may not be joined in matrimony to each other.

(Person 1 name), please repeat after me :

I do solemnly declare,that I know not,of any lawful impediment,why I (person 1 name), may not be joined in matrimony to (person 2 name)

(Person 2 name), please repeat after me:

I do solemnly declare, that I know not, of any lawful impediment, why I (person 2 name) may not be joined in matrimony to (person 1 name)

(Person 1 name), do you take (person 2 name) to be your wife / partner, to listen to and care for and to love and support for the rest of your lives together?
 
I do/yes

(Person 2 name),  do you take (person 1 name) to be your husband / partner, to listen to and care for and to love and support for the rest of your lives together?

I do/ yes   

The moment has come for this couple to make their marriage contract with each other. Ladies and gentlemen, will you please all stand.

(Person 1 name), please repeat after me:

I call upon these persons here present, to witness that I (person 1 name), do take thee (person 2 name)
to be my lawful wedded husband/wife/partner.

(Person 2 name), please repeat after me :

I call upon these persons here present/ to witness that I (person 2 name), do take thee (person 1 name)
to be my lawful wedded husband/wife/partner.

We have now come to the exchange of rings which is the traditional way of sealing the vows you have just made to each other. The wedding ring is the unbroken circle symbolising unending and everlasting love, and is the outward sign of the lifelong promise you have just made to each other.

(Person 1 name), please repeat after me :

I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment.

(Person 2 name), please repeat after me :

I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment.

(Person 1 name) and (person 2 name) you have both made the declarations required by law and have made solemn promises to each other in the presence of family and friends gathered here today.

Wear your rings with pride.

It gives me great pleasure to declare that you are now husband and wife / married partners.

Ladies and gentlemen, my name is (registrar name), the Superintendent Registrar, and with me is (name) the Registrar.

On behalf of (person 1 name) and (person 2 name), I would like to welcome you all here today to share with them in this wedding ceremony.

Through their vows they are making a commitment to each other, and through your presence here you are expressing your support for them. However, I must ask that if any person here present knows of any lawful impediment to this marriage then he or she should declare it now.

Marriage is a desire by two people to share themselves and their experiences with each other, and a willingness to accept each other for who they are.

Marriage means making a commitment to developing co-operation, friendship, and mutual respect. It calls for honesty, patience, and of course humour! Marriage is where each partner cares for the other and supports them in all that they do.

It demands courage, the courage to be open, the courage to grow and change, and the courage to sort out together the tasks of everyday living.

Marriage requires closeness and distance, closeness for a couple growing together, and enough distance to allow each partner to be an individual. A good partner in such a marriage will be loving, caring, and above all a best friend.

It is in this spirit that (person 1 name) and (person 2 name) are now before us. In each other’s company they have found happiness fulfilment and love. They now wish to affirm their relationship with this marriage.

(Person 1 name) and (person 2 name), we celebrate with you today. We are glad to join with you in the solemnisation of your marriage, to witness your vows, and to support you in your intentions for your future life together.

Before you are joined in matrimony, I have to remind you of the solemn and binding character of the vows you are about to make. Marriage according to the law of this country is the union of two persons, voluntarily entered into for life to the exclusion of all others.

I am now going to ask each of you to declare that you know of no lawful reason why you may not be joined in matrimony to each other.

(Person 1 name), please repeat after me:

I do solemnly declare, that I know not, of any lawful impediment, why I, (person 1 name), may not be joined in matrimony to (person 2 name).

Now the solemn moment has come for this couple to make their marriage contract with each other.

(Person 1 name) please repeat after me:

I call upon, these persons here present, to witness that I, (person 1 name), do take thee, (person 2 name), To be my lawful wedded husband/wife/partner

(Person 1 name) and (person 2 name), a wedding ring is the ancient and traditional way of sealing the contract you have just made. It is the unbroken circle which symbolises unending and everlasting love, and is the outward sign of the lifelong promise you have just made to each other.

(Person 1 name) / (person 2 name), please repeat after me:

I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and affection. Wear it with happiness and pride, now and always.

(person 1 name) and (person 2 name), you have both now made the declarations required by law, and you have made solemn promises to one another in the presence of your family and friends gathered here today.

May you treasure the trust and responsibility that marriage places upon you. May neither failure nor misfortune ever part you, and may you live full and rich lives together.

It gives me great pleasure to declare that you are now legally married

Ladies and gentlemen, my name is (registrar name), the Superintendent Registrar, and with me is (name) the Registrar.

On behalf of (person 1 name) and (person 2 name), I would like to welcome you all here today to share with them in this wedding ceremony.

Through their vows they are making a commitment to each other, and through your presence here you are expressing your support for them. However, I must ask that if any person here present knows of any lawful impediment to this marriage then he or she should declare it now.

Marriage is a desire by two people to share themselves and their experiences with each other, and a willingness to accept each other for who they are.

Marriage means making a commitment to developing co-operation, friendship, and mutual respect. It calls for honesty, patience, and of course humour! Marriage is where each partner cares for the other and supports them in all that they do.

It demands courage the courage to be open, the courage to grow and change, and the courage to sort out together the tasks of everyday living.

Marriage requires closeness and distance, closeness for a couple growing together, and enough distance to allow each partner to be an individual. A good partner in such a marriage will be loving, caring, and above all a best friend.

It is in this spirit that (person 1 name) and (person 2 name) are now before us. In each other’s company they have found happiness fulfilment and love. They now wish to affirm their relationship with this marriage.

(Person 1 name) and (person 2 name), we celebrate with you today. We are glad to join with you in the solemnisation of your marriage, to witness your vows, and to support you in your intentions for your future life together.

Before you are joined in matrimony, I have to remind you of the solemn and binding character of the vows you are about to make. Marriage according to the law of this country is the union of two persons, voluntarily entered into for life to the exclusion of all others.

I am now going to ask each of you to declare that you know of no lawful reason why you may not be joined in matrimony to each other.

(Person 1 name), please repeat after me:

I do solemnly declare, that I know not, of any lawful impediment, why I, (person 1 name), may not be joined in matrimony to (person 2 name).

Now the solemn moment has come for this couple to make their marriage contract with each other.

(Person 1 name) please repeat after me:

I call upon, these persons here present, To witness that I, (person 1 name), do take thee, (person 2 name) ,to be my lawful wedded husband/wife/partner.

(Person 1 name) and (person 2 name), a wedding ring is the ancient and traditional way of sealing the contract you have just made. It is the unbroken circle which symbolises unending and everlasting love, and is the outward sign of the lifelong promise you have just made to each other.

(Person 1 name) / (person 2 name), please repeat after me:

I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and affection. Wear it with happiness and pride, now and always..

(Person 1 name) and (person 2 name), you have both now made the declarations required by law, and you have made solemn promises to one another in the presence of your family and friends gathered here today.

May you treasure the trust and responsibility that marriage places upon you. May neither failure nor misfortune ever part you, and may you live full and rich lives together.

It gives me great pleasure to declare that you are now legally married.

Good morning/afternoon and welcome.

My name is (registrar name) and I will be conducting the joining in civil partnership of (person 1 name) and (person 2 name).

(Person 1 name) and (person 2 name) have chosen to mark this very special occasion with their family and friends whom they have gathered with them here today.

For (person 1 name) and (person 2 name) joining in civil partnership is a proud confirmation of the love and companionship they have for each other. Through the signing of the civil partnership schedule, they are making a lifelong commitment to one another and this sentiment is pledged through the words they will say to each other.

I now ask the couple to stand to make their declarations that they are free to join in civil partnership.

(Person 1 name) can you please repeat after me the following words:

I do solemnly declare, that I know not, of any lawful reason, why I (person 1 name), may not be joined, to (person 2 name) in civil partnership.

(Person 2 name) can you please repeat after me:

I do solemnly declare, that I know not, of any lawful reason, why I (person 2 name), may not be joined, to (person 1 name) in civil partnership.

It is now time for (person 1 name) and (person 2 name) to make their contract of civil partnership with one another and to exchange rings in a traditional way as an outward sign of their commitment to one another.

I therefore, ask everyone to please stand.

(Person 1 name) please place the ring on your partner’s finger and repeat after me:

I give you this ring, as a symbol of our love and commitment, as we form a civil partnership, and I call upon, these persons here present, to witness that I (person 1 name), do take (person 2 name) , to be my lifelong partner.

(Person 2 name) please can you place the ring on your partner’s finger and repeat after me:

I give you this ring, as a symbol of our love and commitment, as we form a civil partnership, and I call upon, these persons here present, to witness that I (person 2 name), do take (person 1 name) , to be my lifelong partner.

I now ask that you and your witnesses sign the schedule.

You have both now declared your union to one another and have signed the schedule according to the law in the presence of your witnesses, family and friends.

It therefore, gives me great pleasure to announce that you are now joined in legal partnership.

I am sure everyone here would like to join me in congratulating the couple with a round of applause.

Good Morning/Afternoon everybody and welcome to Hendon Town Hall.

My name is (registrar name), and I am the Deputy Superintendent Registrar for the London Borough of Barnet. I will be conducting the joining in civil partnership of (person 1 name) and (person 2 name).

On behalf of (person 1 name) and (person 2 name), I would like to welcome you here today to share with them in their civil partnership. Through their vows they are making a commitment to each other for the rest of their lives and expressing their love for one another.

Civil partnership involves co-operation, friendship, and mutual respect. It calls for honesty, patience, and of course humour. Each partner cares for the other and supports them in all that they do. It demands the courage to grow and change, and to sort out together the tasks of everyday living.

It requires closeness and distance; closeness for a couple to growing together, and enough distance to allow each partner to be an individual. A good partner in such a union will be loving, caring and above all a best friend.

It is in this spirit that (person 1 name) and (person 2 name) are now before us. In each other’s company they have found happiness, fulfilment and love which they now wish to affirm with their civil partnership.

Through the signing of this civil partnership schedule (person 1 name) and (person 2 name) are making a lifelong commitment to one another, I now ask the couple to stand in front of me to make their declaration that they are free to join in civil partnership.

Please repeat after me the following words

(Person 1) I do solemnly declare, that I know not, of any lawful reason, why I (person 1 name), may not be joined, to (person 2 name) in civil partnership.

(Person 2) I do solemnly declare/ that I know not/ of any lawful reason/ why I (person 2 name), may not be joined, to (person 1 name)  in civil partnership

The moment has now come for (person 1 name) and (person 2 name) to make their contract of civil partnership to one another.

Will you all stand.

Please repeat after me the following words

(Person 1)

I call upon, these persons here present,  to witness that I (person 1 name) , do take you (person 2 name), to be my lifelong partner.

(Person 2)

I call upon, these persons here present,  to witness that I (person 2 name), do take you (person 1 name), to be my lifelong partner.

We now come to the exchange of rings which is the traditional way of sealing the declarations you have just made. The unbroken rings symbolise unending and everlasting love and are the outward sign of the lifelong promises you have made to each other.

Please repeat after me

(Person 2 name) I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment

Please repeat after me

(Person 1 name) I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment

I now ask you and your witnesses to sign the schedule.

You have made the declarations that are required by law and made a solemn and binding contact with each other in the presence of your witnesses (and guests) here today. I am delighted to announce that, from this day forward, you are joined together as civil partners.

Congratulations, you may now kiss each other.