The White Hart

On behalf of …….and myself, I would like to welcome you on this special occasion, when ……………and………………will affirm their love and publicly declare their commitment to each other.

This place in which we are now met has been duly sanctioned according to law for the registration of Civil Partnerships. You are here to witness the formation of a civil partnership between…………and………….. If any person present knows of any lawful impediment to this partnership they should declare it now.

………..and…………have chosen to pledge themselves to each other by committing to a legally binding contract. We are witnessing this partnership hoping that your love, trust and understanding of each other will increase your contentment and joy in living.

COUPLE STAND

Partner 1 to repeat

I……..choose you above all others to share my life. I promise to honour this pledge as long as I live.

Partner 2 to repeat

I……..choose you above all others to share my life. I promise to honour this pledge as long as I live.

ALL STAND

We have now come to the exchanging of rings.

This giving of a band signifies the promise of a love that is everlasting and is a public affirmation that the contract between …..and……will be honoured.

Partner 1 to repeat

This ring is a token of my love and a sign of the promise I make to you today.

Partner 2 to repeat

This ring is a token of my love and a sign of the promise I make to you today.

Everyday you live, learn how to receive love with as much understanding as you give it. Be constant and consistent in your love. From this will come security and strength.

Partner 1 to repeat

I declare that I know of no legal reason why we may not register as partners. I understand that on signing this document we will be forming a civil partnership with each other.

Partner 2 to repeat

I declare that I know of no legal reason why we may not register as partners. I understand that on signing this document we will be forming a civil partnership with each other.

We will now sign the schedule, which will bind………..and………….together in law.

COUPLE SIGN

The Lordship

Good Morning / Afternoon ladies and gentleman, my name is ENTER NAME, welcome to ENTER NAME OF VENUE for the Civil Partnership Ceremony of…………and…………..

This place in which we are now met has been duly sanctioned according to law for the registration of Civil Partnerships. If any person present knows of any lawful impediment to this partnership they should declare it now.

Today marks the beginning of the rest of ………and…………. lives together.

By entering into a Civil Partnership today the bond between this couple will grow stronger day by day, month by month and year after year.

These two people will build upon the love and commitment they have already shown to one another. Love that has brought us all here for this celebration today.

COUPLE STAND

OPTION FOR COUPLE TO READ A FEW WORDS TO ONE ANOTHER

………………..and……………….today is a moment in history for both of you.

In the presence of your witnesses, friends and family the words that you say today complete the foundations for a long and happy future together for both of you.

You both bring with you happy memories from the past and the future is set for you to have many more special times together.

COUPLE STAND

……………..and……………. the words that you are both about to say declare your love and commitment to one another.

PARTNER 1

I promise that I will be there for you ENTER PARTNER 2 NAME each and every day

In good times and bad I will be by your side

I will be your guardian, your partner and support you on our lifelong journey together.

PARTNER 2

I promise that I will be there for you ENTER PARTNER 1 NAME each and every day

In good times and bad I will be by your side. I will be your guardian, your partner and support you on our lifelong journey together.

ALL STAND

WITH RINGS START HERE

Ladies and gentlemen ……….and………….have brought rings with them today.

The full circle of the rings symbolises the complete love between two people.

……………..and……………….. will now exchange rings and say the words that will formally declare them both civil partners in law.

PARTNER 1

I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment to you

I will wear it with pride at all times each and every day

PARTNER 2

I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment to you

I will wear it with pride at all times each and every day

WITHOUT RINGS START HERE

Partner 1

I promise to be open and truthful with you and

No distance or obstacle will get in our way

With love from the deepest of my heart

I …………. take you ………………… to be my civil partner in law.

Partner 2

I promise to be open and truthful with you and

No distance or obstacle will get in our way

With love from the deepest of my heart

I………………… take you ……………. to be my civil partner in law.

Ladies and gentlemen the couple are about to sign the schedule that will make them legal civil partners.

……………….and………………. please read back to me together the following words before you sign your schedule today.

I declare that I know not of any legal reason why we may not register as each others partner. I understand that on signing this document we will be forming a civil partnership with each other.

…………………and………………….you have both demonstrated your lifelong commitment to one another today.

In the presence of your friends, family and witnesses it gives me great pleasure in declaring that you are now both civil partners to one another.

Congratulations,

ROUND OF APPLAUSE

The Finsbury

Good Morning / Afternoon ladies and gentleman, my name is ENTER NAME, welcome to ...... for the Civil Partnership Ceremony of…………and…………..

This place in which we are now met has been duly sanctioned according to law for the celebration of civil partnerships. You are here to witness the formation of a civil partnership between……….and………….

If any person present know of any lawful impediment to this civil partnership they should declare it now.

……and…….have chosen to pledge themselves to each other by committing to a legally binding contract.

COUPLE TO STANDVows

Partner 1 to repeat: ………I choose you above all others to share my life. I promise to honour this pledge as long as I live.

I call upon these persons here present to witness that I……take you………..to be my life long partner.

Partner 2 to repeat: ………I choose you above all others to share my life. I promise to honour this pledge as long as I live.

I call upon these persons here present to witness that I……take you………..to be my life long partner.

Option to exchange rings

Partner 1 to repeat: I give you this ring as a token of our love. Wear it with pride and happiness now and always.

Partner 2 to repeat: I give you this ring as a token of our love. Wear it with pride and happiness now and always.

ALL STAND Declaration

Partner 1 to repeat: I declare that I know not of any legal reason why we may not register as partners in law. I understand that on signing this document we will be forming a civil partnership with each other

Partner 2 to repeat: I declare that I know not of any legal reason why we may not register as partners in law. I understand that on signing this document we will be forming a civil partnership with each other

…….and…….it is now my pleasure to tell you that you are now partners in law.

Civil Partnership Template

You may use this template as the basis for planning your own ceremony. All words in italics must feature in your ceremony and must follow in the order as set out below. Your ceremony must not have any religious content and must be able to be conducted including any poems, readings or songs within a maximum 40 minute time frame. Please note that all scripts must be approved by the Superintendent Registrar or his Deputies at least seven working days before a ceremony. Scripts can be emailed to for clearance. If you are unsure of anything please call us as soon as possible on 020 8489 2605 for further assistance.

Insert Introduction here which must include the full names of the couple. Your introduction could include the venue, something about the couple or a welcome to guests.

I must first of all mention that this place that we have now met has been duly sanctioned according to law for the celebration of civil partnerships and if any person present knows of any legal reason why these two people should not be joined in matrimony they should declare it now.

OPTION TO INSERT POEM READING OR SONG HERE

You could add here lines like, “will you take me to be your lawful partner” You could also add words of love or special vows here.

OPTION TO INSERT POEM READING OR SONG HERE

You could add words declaring that you are both free to form a Civil Partnership here, a bit like her couples wishing to marry have to declare there is no lawful impediment to the marriage taking place.

OPTION TO INSERT POEM READING OR SONG HERE

The words below whilst not compulsory normally form part of a Civil Partnership ceremony. You do not have to include them but we recommend that at some point in the ceremony there is a clear indication that you are happy to enter into a Civil Partnership and that you are both free to do so.

OPTION TO INSERT POEM READING OR SONG HERE

You could add words to exchange rings or gifts at this point in the ceremony. Please note that there is no legal requirement to exchange rings or gifts. Any exchanges can take place at any point in the ceremony.

Insert words to declare you civil partners here

SIGNING OF SCHEDULE

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Haringey Civil Partnership Scripts March 2012