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The exchange of vows is arguably the most anticipated part of a wedding day, thrilling guests and giving the ceremony its emotional peak. While some couples may prefer not to use personalised vows, opting instead for standard ones, it raises a question: Can they skip the vows altogether if the ceremony is just a simple marriage registration?
To clarify, there are generally two types of vows heard at weddings:
Legally, couples are not required to exchange personalized vows if they choose not to. However, the law does require that couples exchange a minimum set of words, known as the mandatory vows, during all civil marriage registrations. This requirement is specified as follows:
"I call upon the persons here present to witness that I, [Party 1], take thee, [Party 2], to be my lawful wedded wife/husband."
This declaration is a compulsory component of getting married under the Australian Marriage Act.
Yes, but with limitations. While the basic structure should remain intact, you can make slight modifications. For instance, 'call upon' can be changed to 'ask', 'thee' to 'you', and 'persons here present' to 'everyone here'.
Absolutely. You might consider using 'spouse' or 'partner in marriage' as suitable alternatives that respect and reflect your relationship.
You have several options. Best practice suggests that the minimum wording or legal vows should precede your personalised vows. However, I can also accommodate couples who prefer to express their personalised promises before the legal vows, or integrate the minimum wording during the ring exchange. If you have other ideas, feel free to discuss them with me.
Yes, you can present the minimum wording in another language alongside the English version, ensuring all guests understand the commitment being made.
Nicknames are permissible throughout the ceremony; however, during the exchange of the minimum wording—the most formal part of the ceremony—couples are required to use their full legal names as recorded in the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) for the legal identification of the parties.
Exchanging vows is a beautiful and memorable part of the ceremony, so ensuring they resonate with you and your guests will leave a lasting impression on everyone involved.
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One of the great things about getting married in Australia is how flexible it can be. You’re not limited to a courthouse or a traditional venue—you’ve got options. Lots of them!
But couples often ask: “Are there any legal limits on where we can get married?” Let’s clear that up together.
在澳大利亚结婚的一个很大优势是——选择非常灵活。你并不局限于法院或传统场地，你可以选择很多特别又有意义的地方。
那新人们常问的一个问题是：“结婚有没有场地方面的法律限制？” 我来为你解答！
Not all wedding ceremonies are created equal—some are legal, and some are symbolic. So, what’s the difference? And how do you know which one is right for you?
并不是所有婚礼都具有法律效力——有些是法律婚礼，有些则是象征性的仪式婚礼。那么它们之间到底有什么不同？你又该如何选择最适合你们的方式呢？
It’s one of the most common questions couples ask me—“Do we really need to do a rehearsal?”
The short answer is: you don’t have to, but it can make a huge difference—especially if you’re the type of person who likes to feel prepared, calm, and confident walking into your big day.
很多新人都会问我：“我们真的需要彩排吗？”
简单来说：不是必须的，但如果你希望在婚礼当天能够从容自如、心里有底，那彩排婚礼绝对是值得考虑的一项服务。
