Marriage ceremony running order

This is an example of the running order of a wedding ceremony, you should use this as a guide only. 

• Entrance of Bride/Groom/Couple
• Welcome and introduction by Registrar
• Formal giving away*
• Legal statements and call for objections 
• Place for reading*
• Legal Declaratory Vows
• Legal Contracting Vows
• Place for reading*
• Exchange of rings*
• Personal Vows*
• Kiss!*
• Place for reading*
• Signing of the schedule 
• Closing of the ceremony by Registrar 
• Announcement of the newly married couple 
• 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.