On the Day

Your wedding day is very special. Everyone involved with the ceremony forms a part of the overall plan and should be contacted a few days in advance to check final arrangements. However some things only happen on the day.

Arriving at the Ceremony
* Tell people where they can park
* Ensure that the main wedding party including close relatives arrive on time
* People who have agreed to participate in the ceremony should be seated towards the front of the Ceremony Room
* If you have a tape or CD, check that it has been handed to the Superintendent Registrar with any instructions about which tracks to play
* If you have arranged for someone to take official photographs or to video the ceremony this individual must agree with the Superintendent    Registrar where they stand.

The Ceremony. The Superintendent Registrar responsible for conducting your ceremony will discuss the actual wording and content with you before the day. When everyone is assembled the Superintendent Registrar will welcome your guests and proceed with the ceremony. To comply with marriage laws you and your partner will need to repeat certain legal declarations through which you will be guided by the Superintendent Registrar. The remainder of your ceremony may be personalised in a number of ways including:

* individual declarations or commitments to each other
* exchanging of rings
* reading of poetry or prose
* musical interludes

Signing the Register Once the declarations have been completed the Superintendent Registrar will pronounce you Husband and Wife. You will then be asked to sign the official register followed by your witnesses and finally by the Superintendent Registrar.

Time will be allowed for photographs to be taken with you and your spouse signing the Marriage Register. The Marriage Certificate will be produced by the Registrar and presented to you....

..... and then you and your guests can then move on to the next part of your day.