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You have some choices about what you say for the legal statutory declarations and contracting words during your ceremony. These words are part of the verbal contract you’re making and are legally binding. Let us know on your ceremony planning form which versions you would like to say. You don’t need to remember them as the Registrar will say them and ask you to repeat them during the ceremony.
Legal declarations A. I do solemnly declare, that I know not, of any lawful impediment why I (your name), may not be joined in matrimony, to (your partner's full name). B. I declare that, I know of no legal reason, why I (your name), may not be joined in marriage, to (your partner's name). C. The Registrar asks: "Are you (your full name) free lawfully, to marry (your partner's full name)?" You reply "I am." Legal contracting words 1. I call upon these persons here present, to witness that I (your full name), do take thee (your partner's full name), to be my lawful wedded wife/husband. 2. I (your full name), take you (your partner's full name), to be my wedded wife/husband. 3. I (your full name), take thee (your partner's full name), to be my wedded wife/husband. After the legal part of the ceremony, many couples like additional vows when they exchange rings; you can write your own, choose from the example shown or refer to our website for some suggestions. Use the ceremony planning form to let us know the words you would like to use, and we will bring a copy of everything on the day, in case you forget! If you’re planning to write your own vows, we suggest you write the words on a card and read from this. But if you get a bit nervous and you want the Registrar’s help then just ask.
Examples of vows i. I promise that I will respect you as an individual, support you through difficult times, rejoice with you through happy times, be loyal to you always and, above all, love you as my wife/husband and friend. ii. I promise to always be there for you, to hold and protect you in good times and bad, to bring you happiness and to offer you support and understanding always. I promise to be faithful to you and to love, cherish and respect you for the rest of our lives. iii. I promise to love you in good times and in bad, with all I have to give and all I feel in the only way I know how, completely and forever. Examples of additional ring vows i. I give you this ring as a token of my love and affection and as a reminder of the promise we have made to each other. Wear this ring with happiness and pride, now and always. ii. I give you this ring as a sign of our marriage. Day by day, I promise to love you and to honour you, to treasure you and to respect you, to walk with you side by side in joy and sorrow. iii. I give you this ring as a sign of my love and commitment to you. I promise to always be there for you, to hold and protect you, in good times and bad.
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