Option 1

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 two people to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life.

May this day shine eternally in your lives. May it add brilliance to every achievement and cast a divine light over any misfortune.

May you care for each other in all sadness. May you give cheer and vitality to each other in all undertakings.

May all that is virtuous, beautiful and honest, remain with you always.  May love, acceptance and forgiveness be the anchor that secures your love forever.

Declaration of Intent – Legal Vows

_groomname_ please repeat after me.

I call upon the persons here present to witness that I, _groomfullname_ take, _bridefullname_ to be my lawful wedded wife.

_bridename_ Please repeat after me.

I call upon the persons here present to witness that I, _bridefullname_ take, _groomfullname_to be my lawful wedded husband.