Marriage vows

To be legally married, you and your partner must each say certain legal vows. These include the declaratory vows and contracting vows, which you'll repeat after the registrar. There are three options for you to choose from, shown below. You'll select your choice when you complete the ceremony options form. 

Option 1

"I do solemnly declare that I know not of any lawful impediment why I (your full name) may not be joined in matrimony to (your partner's full name)"

and

"I call upon these persons here present to witness that I (your full name)do take thee (your partners full name) to be my lawful wedded wife/husband"  

Option 2

"I declare that I know of no legal reason why I (your full name) may not be joined in marriage to (your partner's full name)"

and

"I (your full name) take you (your partner's full name) to be my wedded wife/husband"

Option 3

Replying "I am"  to the question "Are you (your full name) free lawfully to marry (your partner's full name)?"

and

"I (your full name) take thee (your partner's full name) to be my wedded wife/husband"

You will be able to select your preferred vows when you complete the ceremony options form, which will be emailed to you after you have given notice. 

Personal vows

Personal vows are an opportunity to tell your partner what they mean to you and to make personal promises. This creates a wonderful treasured moment in your ceremony. `

These vows are said in addition to the legal vows. Your personal vows must be non-religious in context and nature. 

Please note the following vows cannot be used, either in part or in full:

'...to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part'

These words are used in religious marriage ceremonies, and because of their religious nature, they are not permitted in a civil ceremony. 

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