The Announcement
Once any rings or jewellery has been exchanged, the final act of the Ceremony is for the Registrar to announce to the couple and all present that they are now joined in union as Civil Partners. The following, or similar, words may be used.
‘By virtue of signing the schedule in my presence as a (Deputy) Registrar of Civil Partnerships, and before the witnesses, I declare that you, <Name>, and you <Name>, have now formed a Civil Partnership in accordance with the law. You may now kiss.’
Exit of the Couple
The couple, as Civil Partners, will lead the procession out of the venue (followed by members of the Wedding Party) accompanied by music (again harpists, string quartets or a track from a CD are options).
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nd that’s it – you’re now officially Civil Partners! You will receive a copy of the Civil Partnership Schedule at the end of the ceremony. This Schedule shows your commitment to one another, though it has no legally binding status.
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