A civil ceremony may be shorter than a church wedding but it does not mean it is any less special.

 

Here is a sample layout of a civil/equality ceremony.

 

Music for arrival of your guests

 

Entrance/Processional Music

 

Opening Words from the celebrant/registrar – welcoming of family and friends to your special day

 

Music

 

An Opening Prayer Or First Reading. There is a lot of flexibility with civil ceremonies, readings can be meaningful or funny you choose. Poetry is also accepted and if desired music can be played softly while readings/poems are being said.

 

The Definition Of Marriage

 

Wedding Vows – Have the celebrant read theirs or write your own and exchange them

 

Music

 

Second Reading – As above

 

Exchange Of Rings

 

Music

 

Lighting Of Candle

 

Signing of the register

 

Declaration Of Marriage

 

Closing

 

Presenting the newlyweds – I give you Mr & Mrs/Mrs & Mrs/ Mr & Mr

 

Recessional Music