Chosen music or song
A welcome to those
attending
An introduction that
explains the views of the couple
A reading or readings
In Australia a
Monitum from the marriage act
The giving away or
presentation of the Bride (optional
The Marriage
commitment, which traditionally consists of the asking/question and the vows
The giving of a ring
or exchange of rings
Another reading or
readings ( optional
Declaration of
marriage—a statement that a marriage sealed by a wedding has taken place
The signing of the
register and certificates, during which special music is played
The presentation of
the certificates by the Celebrant