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Marriage Ceremony legal wording.

10/12/2015

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According to the Marriage Act 1961 of Australia, before a marriage is solemnised by or in the presence of an authorised celebrant:
 
The Celebrant must state:
 
“We are gathered here today to witness as I join... [Groom full legal name] and [Bride full legal name]… in marriage.”
 
“I am duly authorised by law to solemnise marriages according to law.
 
“Before you are joined in marriage in my presence and in the presence of these witnesses, I am to remind you of the solemn and binding nature of the relationship into which you are now about to enter.
 
“Marriage, according to law in Australia, is the union of a man and a woman to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life.”
 
 
The parties to be married must state:
 
“I call upon the persons here present to witness that I, ____________ (full name), take thee, ___________ (full name), to be my lawful wedded wife (or husband)”
 

Now...

I am very fortunate to have been present for the wedding ceremony of two very dear friends of mine (a few years back) in Hawaii. Approx 80 guests travelled from Australia to Hawaii to attend their legally recognised same-sex wedding ceremony. It was a *fabulous* party to celebrate a great relationship. This married couple now have the most adorable twins! A truly modern family that ought to be celebrated!

I strongly believe that the legal wording for marriage ceremony should be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry.

I seek MARRIAGE EQUALITY for all people!

Check out THIS LINK for some ideas

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    Katie Blanchflower
    Registered Civil Marriage Celebrant 
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    I perform marriage ceremonies for couples to enjoy their wedding day. 
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    *Now obviously I keep all my clients information 'private and confidential' so no names, details or places will be specifically mentioned (unless offered by the couple via their own comments).

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​0404 832 403

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Servicing ceremony locations throughout the entire Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches, North Shore and the Hunter Valley

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