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Marriage and Civil Ceremonies

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Marriage Ceremonies

Lynley and Callum courtesy of Chicphoto
Courtesy of Chic Photo by Jacqui

Making Your Ceremony Unique

There are lots of additional ways to make your ceremony personal.

Our Registrars can help you choose the perfect ceremony for your special day.

Holly and Liam
Courtesy of John Clark Photography

Vows

Some example vows to inspire you and make your day more personal and special to you

John and Joy (courtesy of Chloe Jane Photography)
Courtesy of Chloe Jane Photography

Promises

You may wish to make a promise to one another, you can write your own to make the meaning more personal, or have a look at our examples here

Jamie and Danielle (courtesy of Kayleigh Scott)
Courtesy of Kayleigh Scott Photography

Exchange of Rings or Gifts

The exchange of rings is a tradition that has been practiced for many years but it is not a compulsory part of the ceremony.

Couples can also exchange gifts if they prefer or they do not need to exchange anything.

a table with marriage paperwork and a reading on it
Courtesy of Glasgow Photography

Readings or Poems

Readings are one of the simplest and most meaningful ways to personalise your wedding ceremony.
 
Whether it is a favourite poem, a passage from a book, something funny that reflects your personalities, or words that hold special meaning to you as a couple readings help tell your story in a truly personal way.
Some couples choose to ask family members or friends to do a reading, creating a lovely moment for those closest to them to be part of the ceremony. Others prefer their registrar to read on their behalf and that can be just as special.
There are no rules about what your ceremony should look like. The most important thing is that it feels right for you.

Some examples to inspire you and help make your day more personal and special to you.

Piper at wedding

Music

Many couples wish to include music into their ceremony.

a bride leaning down to a wee boy and a man in a suit helping.
Courtesy of Fotogenic of Scotland

Your Love Story

You can ask a family member or guest to tell the story of your life together so far, this can include how you met, how you were proposed to or what your plans for the future may be.

a table with a white flower and a heart with wording on it.

Remembering Loved Ones

There are many ways you may like to remember loved ones on your day

2 woman holding holding hands with their other arm in the air. Both wearing a hoody with Team Bride on the back. Black and white photo

Acknowledgements

The Registrar can include as part of your ceremony a thank you to those who have travelled from away for attending or someone who has helped with the all the arrangements.