Order of Service

Entrance of the Bridal Party

Lighting of Remembrance Candle

Welcome by Celebrant

Introduction by Celebrant

First Reading

Taking of the Hands

Exchange of Vows

Exchange of Rings

Second Reading

Signing of Marriage Certificate

Thank You and Presentation of Marriage Certificate by Celebrant

Champagne Toast

Parents and Bridal Party Congratulate Couple

Wedding Party Recessional

Serving of light lunch & refreshments

Introduction

Read by the Celebrant

The beauty of this location is a fitting backdrop for the celebration of this very special moment in Cindia and Ron’s lives.

In finding each other and falling in love, Cindia and Ron discovered a wonderful new world… one which they feel fortunate to be able to share today with you – their family and friends, who are the most important people in their lives.

When you think about what love really means....

You think about Love being an inner glow of total happiness... It’s when the mere thought of your partner makes you feel warm inside and puts a smile on your face. It is a feeling of inner peace and a sense of being complete.... of finding the other side of your soul.

It is a total commitment of honesty, loyalty and trust. A relationship when your partner’s wellbeing becomes more important than your own. A sharing of good times and bad. The beginning of a lifetime together to create a future with a dream.

It is the ability to forgive and forget when your partner falls short of expectations; it is the unexplainable force that connects two people.

Whether they are together in a room or whether they are miles apart. It is when the best part of your day, is seeing your partner walk through the door, and the most comfortable feeling you have is in each others arms at night.

Marriage is a promise to love each other unconditionally, it is a desire to share your whole being without pretence, and help nurture each other to grow as individuals without restriction. It is the joining of two people who believe they can enrich each other’s life ... simply by being together.

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First Reading

Read by Mathias Albert

You are my one, my all, my everything

You are the flames that burn within my fire

You are my friend, my lover my other self

And while your soul remains entwined in mine

The only one I will desire

You are my confidence when all seems lost

And you are my words when I cannot speak

You are the strength behind the courage I feel

When I am cloaked in darkness

And my soul is feeling weak

You are the laughter and the joy I feel in everything we do

You make love dance within my heart and mind

My emptiness, now gone

For I am complete in loving you

You are the depth and love within my eyes

In my lips, the secret smile that I wear

You make this life I live feel truly blessed

Feeling you always with me

Knowing you are always there

I wish to make you an eternal promise

As I stand offering my heart to you this day

I'll love, respect and be forever true to you

I always be yours

Until the life in my soul has faded away

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Taking of the Hands

Celebrant says:

I invite you now to join hands as you repeat your vows…

The hand which you each offer to the other is an extension of yourselves,

Just as is the warmth and love which you express to each other.

Cherish the touch, for you are touching another life.

Be sensitive to its pulse,

And try to understand and respect its flow and rhythm,

Just as you do your own.

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Exchange of Vows

Celebrant says:

As all of the elements remain true to their own natures, yet create together a world of great beauty, As do these two people who commit to remain true to each other & create a relationship of great beauty.

With a ground of solid foundation, the breath of knowledge, the flame of inspiration, & an ocean of understanding…

Do you Ron, now give yourself to Cindia, and do you Cindia, now give yourself to Ron?

Cindia & Ron together say:

We Do.

Ron says:

My precious Cindia,

You are my soul mate, with whom special moments are created and shared.

With you, I’ve found happiness and joy, tenderness and love, of which I have never even imagined.

You know what I am thinking without my having to say a word.

You are the one who makes each day even more amazing than the last.

Because of you, we live in a wonderful world,

One that is so much more amazing because it is shared with you.

I rejoice in finding you, and in being able to sleep and wake up with the one person that makes me a complete and better person.

Cindia says:

My precious Ron,

Life has never been the same since our world was born.

You are my everything – my light, my soul mate, my other half and greatest joy.

I have never known such happiness, harmony and excitement with another person, and I am blessed and lucky to have you in my life.

I look forward to every moment and occasion to continue to make memories with you.

Every day we spend together is another gift to be celebrated, and today marks just one of the more significant ones.

Ron says:

We want nothing more in the world than to be together.

Cindia says:

And to enrich each other’s lives by being and sharing who we are as individuals, especially together or with those close to us.

Ron says:

I promise to remain true and focused on your wellbeing and our lives together, regardless of what life may bring.

To never lose sight of our wonderful world, and to continue to ensure it grows and evolves in its beauty and perfection.

As we come together as one to create an unbounded love, a world of happiness, fun and magic.

Where no challenge is big enough that we cannot overcome it together.

To remain honest, open and dedicated to you.

Sharing all of life’s joys, opportunities and trials.

And enjoying our wonderful world with those around us.

I will always appreciate how blessed we are to have each other, throughout the rest of our days and beyond.

Cindia says:

We want nothing more in the world than to be together.

Ron says:

And to enrich each other’s lives by being and sharing who we are as individuals, especially together or with those close to us.

Cindia says:

I promise to remain true and focused on your wellbeing and our lives together, regardless of what life may bring.

To never lose sight of our wonderful world, and to continue to ensure it grows and evolves in its beauty and perfection.

As we come together as one to create an unbounded love, a world of happiness, fun and magic.

Where no challenge is big enough that we cannot overcome it together.

To remain honest, open and dedicated to you.

Sharing all of life’s joys, opportunities and trials.

And enjoying our wonderful world with those around us.

I will always appreciate how blessed we are to have each other, throughout the rest of our days and beyond.

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Exchange of Rings

Celebrant says:

This ring is a circle, formed in unbroken continuity. Let he who gives it and she who wears it, be aware that it symbolises the eternal bond of Love that ties the two of you together.

Ron & Cindia take turns saying the following, as they slip the ring on the other’s finger:

My darling Cindia / Ron,

I will always be with you, and I will always be there for you.

Wear this ring as a symbol of my everlasting love for you.

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Second Reading

Read by Marcus Lui

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

I love thee to the depth and breadth and height

My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight

For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.

I love thee to the level of everyday's

Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.

I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;

I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.

I love thee with the passion put to use

In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.

I love thee with a love I seemed to lose

With my lost saints, -- I love thee with the breath,

Smiles, tears, of all my life! -- and, If God choose,

I shall love thee better after death.

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