Marriage Ceremony Information Pack

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Marriage Ceremony Information Pack

Mary Heslin- Married by Mary

PHONE:- 0423 853 556

44/1-9 Cottee Drive,

Epping,NSW,2121

EMAIL:-mary@marriedbymary

Marriage Ceremony Information Pack

Contents

Page 2:- Welcome to ¡°Married by Mary¡±

Page 2:- About the Celebrant -Mary Heslin

Page 3:- The Ceremony

Page 3-7:- The Typical Wedding Ceremony

Page 8-10:- Suggested Poems & Readings

Page 11- Choosing the Music Page 12:- Suggested Rituals

Page 13-14:- Words Matter

Page 15-18:- Further Information

? Marriage Education

? Making a complaint

? A copy of the code of Practice

Page 19-20:- Now lets chat about you both!

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Marriage Ceremony Information Pack

Mary Heslin- Married by Mary

PHONE:- 0423 853 556

44/1-9 Cottee Drive,

Epping,NSW,2121

EMAIL:-mary@marriedbymary

Welcome to Married by Mary!

Thank you for your enquiry in regards to assisting you with your special ceremony! I

would like to start by congratulating you on your engagement!

You are about to embarch on a very exciting adventure together for the rest of your

lives!

Your wedding, however you choose to plan it, should be a celebration of your love for

each other. It should reflect the values you share, the feelings you have for one another

and the important people in your life!

I look forward to working with you both to create an unforgettable ceremony experience

for you and your guest

About the Celebrant ¨C Mary Heslin

Put simply, Mary loves people & she especially loves people who love other people! Mary

has often been described as ¡°Pollyannaish¡±, having a bubbly personality and positive

attitude to life! Mary¡¯s varied background includes Nursing, Welfare, Real Estate,

Retreat Caterer, Motivational Speaker, Business Development Manager and basically

any job that serves people and assists to make their life easier. Now officiating

Weddings and other ceremonies seem like a natural progression for Mary as a

Registered Marriage Celebrant.

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Marriage Ceremony Information Pack

Mary Heslin- Married by Mary

PHONE:- 0423 853 556

44/1-9 Cottee Drive,

Epping,NSW,2121

EMAIL:-mary@marriedbymary

The Ceremony

The Ceremony is important in many ways. Firstly, it provides the opportunity

for you both to declare your love & commitment publicly and legally to each

other. Secondly, it allows a chance for your family & friends to acknowledge &

witness your special unity & pay respects to the promises you both are making.

Lastly these time-honoured ceremonies help to guide our emotional, physical and

spiritual journey by marking these important milestones in our lives.

Weddings are slightly different to other types of ceremonies in that they have

serious legal implication. Only qualified & registered Celebrants can officiate

Wedding Ceremonies.

There are certain elements of the Ceremony that are non-negotiable. The

following is a basic outline of the elements you may (or may not) wish to consider

for your Ceremony.

The items in red are the non-negotiable items that the Australian Government

declare must be included for your Marriage to be Solemnised in the eyes of the

law.

The Typical Wedding Ceremony

As a bit of a guide, here is a standard outline for your typical ceremony. Only the

¡°Montium¡± and ¡°Legal Vows¡± are essential for a legal marriage( indicated in red).

The other parts are regularly added or mofified as you feel suitable for your

ceremony.

House Keeping

A good pre-ceremony opportunity to remind guests about mobile phones, any

instructions in regard to photos and mobile phones and social media. Also any

other important announcements about the days schedule or venue amenities.

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Marriage Ceremony Information Pack

Mary Heslin- Married by Mary

PHONE:- 0423 853 556

44/1-9 Cottee Drive,

Epping,NSW,2121

EMAIL:-mary@marriedbymary

Processional

In a more traditional Wedding, this is where the bridesmaids and bride (or

partner) enter the ceremony, usually accompanied by music.

(Suggested songs: - ¡°Here comes the Bride¡± by Wagner, ¡°Perfect¡± by Ed

Sheeran/Beyonce

¡°I will always love you¡± by Whitney Houston)

Giving Away

This is where one or both parents or the bride (or partner) can release their

ceremonial custody of their child over to their new life partner.

Introduction

The Celebrant will speak about your commitment to one another, what marriage

means to you both. Also, usually a little anecdotal accounts of how you both met.

Reading

Couples often use a reading or poem that is special to them. It is a lovely way to

include a relative or friend who may not otherwise be in the wedding party.

Monitum (required)

For the marriage to be legal, your Celebrant MUST read the Government issued

Monitum.

The Asking

One of the most Traditional elements of a Wedding Ceremony¡­ this is the ¡°I Do¡±

bit!

Legal Vows (required)

These are the words you MUST say in the presence of your witnesses to

solemnise your marriage.

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Marriage Ceremony Information Pack

Mary Heslin- Married by Mary

PHONE:- 0423 853 556

44/1-9 Cottee Drive,

Epping,NSW,2121

EMAIL:-mary@marriedbymary

Personal Vows

Often couples will choose to write their own vows that more concisely represent

their relationship. They are usually spoken before or after the Legal Vows.

The Ring Exchange

The exchange of rings is a classic tradition in Western Culture.

Pronouncing

This is the part where your Celebrant will say ¡°I now pronounce you husband

and wife. You may now kiss your bride!¡± This is an important moment of the

ceremony- one which seems to delight both the couple and the guests, who are

eager to see your first kiss as a married couple.

Signing of the Register (required)

The paperwork must be completed by the married couple, plus two of their

chosen witnesses and their Celebrant to finalise their marriage. This is a great

time to provide some music, as it often takes 5-10 minutes to finalise everything

and get some special photos.

(Suggested songs:- ¡°I¡¯m yours¡± by Jason Maraz, ¡°Somewhere over the rainbow¡±

by Israel Kamakawiwo¡¯ole, ¡°Blue Moon¡± by The Marcels.)

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