Option 4

Monitum

My name is _celebrant_, I am duly authorised by law to solemnise marriages according to that law. Before you are joined in marriage in my presence and in the presence of these witnesses, I am to remind you _groomname_ and _bridename_of the solemn and binding nature of the relationship 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.

_groomname_ will you receive _bridename_ as your wife?

Will you pledge to her love, faith and tenderness, cherishing her with a husband’s loyalty and devotion?

I will

_bridename_, will you receive _groomname_ as your husband?

Will you pledge to him love, faith and tenderness, cherishing him with a wife’s loyalty and devotion?

I will.