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April 2018
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As a wedding professional, Greentree Ceremonies - Philip Greentree offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert Advicecan i ask my celebrant to mention marriage equality during the ceremony?
I'm still looking for one- but this is really important to me
Greentree Ceremonies - Philip Greentree
Of course I can. However, I can't stress highly enough that the requirement for us to read the definition of marriage aloud is not negotiable. It is required and must be adhered to. However, once that is done, I will willingly read the following words on your behalf. At several of my weddings there has been a resounding round of applause at the end....
"groom_name and bride_name have asked me to read the following statement to you. They have very consciously decided to marry and legalise their relationship in this marriage ceremony, but they are also very conscious that there are others in our community, who in spite of the same love and devotion are unable to have such a legal ceremony. In their view, and in the view of many others, in a just world, marriage would be available to all regardless of their sexuality.
Bride_Name and groom_name fully support this ideal and live for the day when all their family and friends have the same privilege.”
who walks me down the aisle if my dad is no longer with us?
Greentree Ceremonies - Philip Greentree
Anyone can escort you down the isle. Some couples think the escort is a legal requirement. It isn't. I find it quite common for mothers, or grandfathers to escort the bride. It is also not unusual for a bride to have no escort.
If you want to honour your late father, I have found a candle lit in a wind proof lantern is an effective way of remembering one's father.
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Yes. Imigration status has no bearing on the right to marry.