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Civil partnership ceremony running order

This is an example of the running order of a civil partnership ceremony, to be used as a guide only.

  • Entrance of Partner 1/Partner 2/Couple
  • Welcome and introduction by Registrar
  • Formal giving away*
  • Legal statements and call for objections 
  • Place for reading*
  • Declarations
  • Place for reading*
  • Personal Vows*
  • Exchange of rings*
  • Kiss!*
  • Place for reading*
  • Signing of the schedule 
  • Closing of the ceremony by Registrar 
  • Announcement of the newly joined civil partners
  • Exit of couple 

*Optional additions that you can choose to include if you wish. Details about personal additions should be included when you complete the ceremony options form.