14 isle of wight ceremonies guide
PERSONALISING YOUR CEREMONY The most memorable celebrations are those with a personal touch – perhaps you could get family and friends involved by asking them to take a reading which means something to you and your partner. Additionally, you could choose a piece of music that has special significance to you both to guarantee a unique and memorable atmosphere! Readings You may wish to include a short reading of verse or prose at your ceremony, which could be read by you or one of your guests. If you or one of your guests would like to write their own reading, this can be done, but it will need to be sent separately to the Ceremonies Officer for approval no later than two weeks before the ceremony. Readings cannot contain any religious content, such as excerpts from the Bible or any readings with religious connotations – neither can they be edited to leave out a religious reference. All readings must be approved by the Ceremonies Officer and Superintendent Registrar prior to your ceremony. All details of readings must be completed on the ceremony option form and copies provided with the completed form prior to your ceremony.
Music Music is an extremely popular enhancement to a ceremony, particularly when you have a favourite piece that has a special significance to you both. Music can be played whilst your guests are being seated, during your entrance, the signing of the schedule and as you exit the ceremony room. You may wish for either one or all of your guests to sing a song during your ceremony rather than have a reading. However, as with all content, it cannot contain any religious connotation (for example, you are not able to have a hymn) and must be approved by the Ceremonies Officer and Superintendent Registrar prior to the ceremony. If your ceremony is at the register office you will need to supply your own music – we have a CD player and Bluetooth speaker available (please check with us for compatibility). If you are holding your ceremony at a licenced venue, you should check what facilities they have for live and recorded music options: the duty to manage the music must be taken by the licenced venue. All details of music tracks must be completed on the ceremony option form and sent into the register office prior to your ceremony for approval. Personal vows If you would like to write your own personal vows, you are able to do so in addition to the legal declaratory and contracting words. This could be
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