Emma's answers to Order of service for a civil wedding

Question

We're having an informal civil ceremony in a hotel. My fiancé thinks we should have an order of service card with the vows printed. Do people normally have an order of service at a civil wedding?

Answer

There really are no rules - you can have an order of service for a civil wedding as well as a religious wedding.

If you are having your own vows it might be a nice idea to include a transcript of these. You might also like to add a personal message or poem to all your friends and family, thanking them for sharing this special day with you. Here's just one suggestion of how you can word it.
FRONT COVER
Name of venue
Town
Service conducted by
The marriage of
Debbie
and
...
Date
Time


INSIDE PAGES
Entrance music for the bride...
Introduction
the Marriage
The vows
readings
blessings
Signing of the register
Exit music...
Personal message from you and your partner...

Emma x