Ceremony order of events

Not sure what a typical ceremony looks like? Checkout the suggested order of events below:

• Housekeeping

  • Camera / phones off

  • Reception details

  • Social media incl. # hashtags

  • Explanation of any special rituals

• Procession

  • How will you walk in and with who?

  • Is there a giving away?

• Welcome

  • Acknowledgement of Country

  • Special mentions

• Reading/s

  • What and who?

• Ritual /blessings

  • Are there any traditions or cultural rituals you want to include?

• The Monitum*

• Asking

  • What question/s will you ask each other to answer with ‘I will’ / 'I do'

• Official vows*

• Personal vows

• Ring exchange

  • How many will you exchange 0, 1 or 2 rings?

• Signing of the register

  • Who will be your witnesses?

• The presentation

  • Mr / Mrs, The <surname>, newlyweds etc.

*Mandatory