Option 5

Welcome.  My name is _celebrant_ and I am a qualified marriage celebrant authorised by law to officiate this marriage today.

Thank you for coming and making this day so special.

Marriage is… a commitment. It’s patience and forgiveness. It’s being open and honest, thoughtful and kind. Marriage means talking things out, making necessary changes, and forgiving each other.

It’s unconditional love at its most understanding and vulnerable. Love that supports, comforts, and is determined to triumph over every challenge and adversity.

Marriage is a partnership of two unique people who bring out the very best in each other and who know that even though they are wonderful as individuals, they are even better together.