how do i choose who signs as our witness?

Hi, The people you choose have to be over the age of 18 and understand what is being said. I encourage my couples to use Mothers, Dads, Brothers, Sisters anyone very close to you that you have that special bond with. You can go traditional and have your Maid of Honour and the Best Man as witnesses if you like but it is very special to someone in the family who is not a part of the Bridal Party to have that honour.

Good Luck,

Marina

Hello .... for your witnesses they must be over 18 years of age. They can be related to you or not related to you. They can be two females or two males, or a male and a female.  Traditionally, the witnesses were in the wedding party - bridesmaid/maid of honour and bestman.  It really is an honour to be a witness - most people feel this way.  Their signatures and names are on your registered wedding documents, so some couples these days are asking people like the eldest person from each side of the family to witness (grandparents or great grandparents) or their closest family members such as siblings - the mothers or fathers from family. My suggestion is to choose those meaningful for both of you!  Congratulations on your decision to marry and all the best for your wedding day :)

Hello and congratulations,  this is a very good question but one that only the bride and groom can determine as they know the kind of relationships that they have. For some it is simple, the best man and the maid of honour; for others it is a parent or grandparent acknowledging the strong family ties; I have had some situations where lucky numbers under a seat determined who it was. As long as the people chosen are over tha age of 18 and they understand what is happening as regards it being a wedding. It is an honour for the person to be chosen for this role. 

Hi. You want to be able to look at that wedding certificate forever and be really happy that person was there for you. They may or may not be in your bridal party, but whoever they are, they should be the kind of person that whenever you think of them they make you smile.

Of course they need to be over 18. Keep in mind that if this person doesnt understand english very well, you may be asked to get an interpreter. 

Good question and a lot ask it

Legally -  anyone 18 years or over

Choosing out of your family or friends?  The people you choose, will have their signatures on your Wedding Certificate for life!  

A grandparent from either side of your families. A special aunty or godparent.

For my 2nd wedding I chose my parents, my mother died suddenly not long after and I look at our framed wedding certificate and there is her signature right there.   

It is an important part of your ceremony choose your witnesses from very special people to you both

You may choose any two persons aged over 18 years. It's a lovely way to tell someone they're special to you. I have had many couple choose the mothers of the bride and groom.  Good luck with your ceremony and your choice.

You can choose any 2 people over the age of 18 to be your witnesses. Tradionally it' the best man and maid of honour, I like to suggest mothers or siblings instead.

Hi,

It can be anyone as long as they are over 18. Many couples choose 2 people close to them who they were unable to include in the wedding party.

Hi You can choose whoever you wish provided they are over 18 years old and can understand what is being said in the ceremony. You need two witnesses. Generally, the best man and a bridesmaid/matron of honour fulfil the role.  

More and more couples get different people to act as witnesses. It's a great way to involve special people in you life like grandparents.

All the very best in your decision making.

Michael