Civil Wedding Ceremony Vows
If you choose to marry in a civil ceremony — in a garden, on a beach, public or private space — you may decide be more creative with your vows.
by The Knot
If you plan somewhat in advance your Civil Marriage Celebrant is certain to allow you to write your own vows or recite words of your own choosing. However the following line what is legally required to be said by both the bride and groom:
“I call upon the persons here present to witness that I,______, take thee, ______, to be my lawful/wedded wife/husband?” *
* There is a small amount of flexibility in how this legally required line is said, as the Marriage Act states that this vow ‘or words to that effect’. A more modern example suggested by Civil Marriage Celebrant, Clive Rumney, is “I,______, ask everyone here to witness that I take you,______, to be my lawful/wedded wife/husband”. Your celebant will be able to assist in ensuring the vows you say are legally binding.
You may also want to include these traditional lines associated with marriage:
“______, do you take ______ to be your legal wedded wife/husband, to have and to hold from this day forward?”
“______, I take you to be my lawfully wedded wife/husband. Before these witnesses I vow to love you and care for you for as long as we both shall live.”
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angelbaby, SA
Wedding Vows are by law
I, full name call upon the persons here present, to witness that I take you
full name to be my lawful wedded Wife/Husband
Promises is What is added after this can be anything that the couple want to say to each other in public really this is technically the promise to each other and a wonderful way to express your own thoughts and feelings in your own words and a quality Celebrant or Minister should have examples for you to choose from if you want too, many people like to write their own I encourage may clients to do this but am also aware many people can not so I am available to assist them whenever they ask.
Victoria P Delaney cmc
Angelic Weddings
South Asutralia