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added to the end of the contracting words (for the registrar to say and you to repeat), or you could choose to write up to 150 words to read aloud on your own. You will need to check ‘yes’ on the ceremony option form, and provide the personal vows to the Ceremonies Officer to be checked before the ceremony. You may also wish to print out personal vows on a card to hold and read from during the ceremony, as these vows will not be read by the registrar. Entrance and giving away You can choose how to start your ceremony, whether you wish to be walked in by a member of your family or a friend, or whether you wish to enter together as a couple. You may also choose to be accompanied by an entrance party of bridesmaids. Please indicate on your ceremony option form how you wish to enter the ceremony space. During the ceremony you may wish to be verbally ‘given away’ by a family member or friend. This person/s will be called up during the start of the ceremony and asked if they are happy to give you in to the love and care of your partner. Please indicate on the ceremony option form if you would like to have this included. The ceremony The Ceremonies Officer will provide the script for your ceremony which will not only include the legal vows, but also additional words that you can say to
each other, for example at the exchange of rings. Any sections you have marked on the ceremony option form where you are able to provide additional wording yourself, such as the personalised address or remembering loved ones, will be added into the ceremony script at the appropriate times. You may wish to have a simplified ceremony, by choosing to leave the exchange of rings and readings until your blessing. This is okay, but you must exchange vows and sign the schedule in front of your witnesses. Please indicate this on your ceremony option form so that the Ceremonies Officer can alter your ceremony accordingly. Animals in ceremonies We understand that sometimes those who mean the most to us are not always human. So, if you would like to include your pets or animals within your ceremony, then this is down to the Venue’s discretion. Animals are not permitted to take part or to be present at any ceremonies held at the Isle of Wight Register Office. The exceptions are assistance dogs who may attend with their owners, but are required to be wearing their identity jacket. Please inform the Ceremonies Officer, on the ceremony option form, if you will be bringing an assistance dog to the ceremony.
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