Phone Jennifer on: 03 5825 3357 or 0411055900 The freedom of choice to make ceremonies personal and meaningful is a gift that you can give to each other. Whether you plan a ceremony that is casual or formal, traditional or just having a party with family and friends - you can have the ceremony you want. My role in the ceremony is to help you create a memorable occasion that reflects your values and hopes for the future. You may like to consider the following points when planning your ceremony. Bridal party: The bridal party usually faces the guests with the bride and groom turning to face each other for the exchange of vows and rings. The bride "being presented" during the ceremony is optional, as is the giving of the ring or rings. Rehearsal: It is beneficial for the bridal party to attend a rehearsal usually scheduled within a fortnight, of the wedding. At the rehearsal, we don't go through the whole ceremony; it is more to understand how the order of the ceremony will come together so that it all runs smoothly on the day. Witnesses: Two witnesses aged over eighteen years are required to sign the register on the day of the ceremony. It would be advisable to discuss this with your chosen witnesses so that you can let me know their full names, including any middle names they have, when we start completing the legal documents. Music: Music selected by you, adds to the atmosphere and focuses attention, particularly on the arrival of the bride. My assistant, Garry, at no extra charge, is available to attend your ceremony, with me, to play your selected music, on our CD player. Fees: Please contact me via e mail - name and contact details required please - or telephone for a breakdown of my fees. Please include your ceremony venue and approx number number of guests in your email. (Depending on the number of your guests, I have a choice of two PA's) My fee includes all paperwork, including lodgement of official certificates. (You will have to apply for a copy of your official marriage certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages in the state that you were married. If you are going to change your name you will be required to produce the copy of your official marriage certificate for passports and driver's license etc. I recommend that you wait at least 2 weeks before applying for a copy. Fees vary from state to state) As many drafts of the ceremony as is necessary. Unlimited email and telephone enquiries. Rehearsal of your wedding ceremony. P A system and C D player (and Garry) are available if required. A table, tablecloth and chair for signing of certificates. I will also provide a copy of the ceremony for you to keep; this is available as a hard copy.
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WEDDING CEREMONY RITUALS YOU MAY WANT TO INCORPORATE INTO YOUR WEDDING
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SAND CEREMONY : Celebrant: Bride and Groom, today you are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other. Your relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand; one, representing you, Bride and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, Groom, and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be. As you each hold your sand the separate containers of sand represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique. As you now combine your sand together, your lives also join together as one. You may now blend the sand together symbolizing the uniting of the bride and groom into one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be.
WINE - SHARING OF WINE The goblet of wine is symbolic of the cup of life. As you share this wine, you promise to share all that the future will bring. All the sweetness the cup of life holds for you is sweeter because you drink it together; and whatever drops of bitterness it contains are less because they are shared. Bride and groom sip from goblet.
HAND FASTING CEREMONY 1 Bride , please hold Grooms hands palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and vibrant with love, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as he promises to love you all the days of his life. These are the hands that will work along side yours, as together you build your future, as you laugh and cry, as you share your innermost secrets and dreams. These are that hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes: tears of sorrow and tears of joy. These are the hands that will comfort you in illness, and hold you when fear or grief engulfs your heart. These are the hands that will tenderly lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into his eyes: eyes that are filled completely with his overwhelming love and desire for you. Groom please hold Bride's hands palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as she pledges her love and commitment to you all the days of her life. These are the hands that will massage tension from you neck and back in the evenings after you've both had a long hard day. These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times. These are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick, or console you when you are grieving. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will give you support as she encourages you to chase down your dreams. Together as a team, everything you wish for can be realised.
SIMPLIFIED HAND FASTING CELEBRANT: Bride and Groom, I ask you to turn and look into each other's eyes and hold hands. Will you honour and respect one another,And seek to never break that honour? Bride & Groom: We Will (the first cord is draped over the hands) CELEBRANT: And so the binding is made. Will you share each others pain and seek to ease it? Bride & Groom: We Will (the second cord is draped over the hands) CELEBRANT: And so the binding is made. Will you share the burdens of each other, So that your spirits may grow in this union? Bride & Groom: We Will (the third cord is draped over the hands) CELEBRANT: And so the binding is made. Will you share each others laughter, And look for the brightness and positive in each other? Bride & Groom: We Will (the forth cord is draped over the hands) CELEBRANT: And so the binding is made. Bride and Groom, as your hands are bound together now,
This Blessing is said whilst holding hands "These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow, and forever. These are the hands that will work alongside yours, as together you build your future. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch, will comfort you like no other. These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief fills your mind. These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow, and tears of joy. These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children. These are the hands that will help you to hold your family as one. These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it. And lastly, these are the hands that even when aged, will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch."
Wording for Release of Butterflies According to an American Indian Legend -If anyone desires a wish to come true they must first
THE ROSE CEREMONY: In the Rose Ceremony, the Bride and Groom give each other a Rose. Two roses are all that is necessary. "Your gift to each other for your wedding today has been your wedding rings - which shall always be an outward demonstration of your vows of love and respect; and a public showing of your commitment to each other. You now have what remains the most honorable title, which may exist between a man and a woman - the title of "husband" and "wife." For your first gift as husband and wife, that gift will be a single rose. Please exchange your first gift as husband and wife. In some ways it seems like you have not done anything at all. Just a moment ago you were holding one small rose - and now you are holding one small rose. In some ways, a marriage is like this. In some ways, tomorrow is going to seem no different than yesterday. But in fact today, just now, you both have given and received one of the most valuable and precious gifts of life - one I hope you always remember - the gift of true and abiding love within the devotion of marriage.
THE ROSE CEREMONY 2:
WARMING OF THE RINGS: During this ceremony Bride and Groom will exchange rings. They have entrusted (person) with the keeping of the rings. These rings are the visible signs of their commitment to one another. As this ceremony proceeds we ask that the friends and families of Bride and Groom take part in the warming of the rings. We ask that you, their family and friends wish them health and happiness, and all that is noble and good in life. (person) will now pass these rings to the families of Bride and Groom and I ask that each family member hold them for a moment, warm them with your love, then pass them on to the next person. I ask that all present voice a silent wish or prayer for this couple, for their marriage and their future together. When these rings come back to Bride and Groom they will contain, in their precious metal, that which is more precious, that which is priceless: your love and hope and pledge of support for this union.
Music can be played while the rings are being "warmed". |
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