Choice of Ceremonies
We offer a choice of 3 ceremonies, Options 1, 2 and 3.
Civil Partnership Ceremony Option 1
Good morning/afternoon. My name is xxx and on behalf of Leeds City Council it is my pleasure to welcome you all to Leeds Town Hall.
Today is a very special occasion for xxx and xxx as we are here to celebrate their partnership ceremony.
Xxx and xxx have chosen to pledge themselves to each other by committing to a legal and binding contract, a civil partnership. Their partnership will enable the love and respect that they have for each other to grow into a secure and lasting relationship.
We trust that you will show them your support and encouragement, today and always
If any person present knows of any lawful reason why they may not form a civil partnership please declare it now.
Xxx and xxx before you are joined in partnership I must first remind you of the solemn and binding character of the vows you are about to make. I am going to ask each of you in turn to declare that you know of no lawful impediment to your partnership.
(Registrar) xxx are you free to commit yourself to a partnership with xxx?
“I am”
(Registrar) xxx are you free to commit yourself to a partnership with xxx?
“I am”
Now the solemn moment has come for xxx and xxx to make their partnership vows to each other before you, their witnesses and to exchange their rings.
(Registrar) xxx will you please repeat after me?
“xxx I promise to love and care for you and to be faithful to you always. I give you this ring as a sign of my love and commitment and as a lasting reminder of the vows we are making today”
(Registrar) And now, xxx will you please repeat after me?
“xxx I promise to love and care for you and to be faithful to you always. I give you this ring as a sign of my love and commitment and as a lasting reminder of the vows we are making today”
xxx and xxx you have made your promises to each other in the presence of your witnesses, family and friends.
Today signifies a new beginning for you both in your life together. I now invite you to come forward along with your witnesses to sign the partnership contract.
(Both sign schedule/register)
Ladies and gentlemen xxx and xxx have now signed their civil partnership contract so it gives me great pleasure to declare that they are now civil partners, legally joined. Please offer your congratulations to them both.
Civil Partnership Ceremony Option 2
Good morning/afternoon. My name is xxx and on behalf of Leeds City Council it is my pleasure to welcome you all to Leeds Town Hall.
Today is a very special occasion for xxx and xxx as we are here to celebrate their partnership ceremony.
xxx and xxx have chosen to pledge themselves to each other by committing to a legal and binding contract, a civil partnership. Their partnership will enable the love and respect that they have for each other to grow into a secure and lasting relationship.
We trust that you will show them your support and encouragement, today and always.
If any person present knows of any lawful reason why they may not form a civil partnership please declare it now.
xxx and xxx before you are joined in civil partnership I must first remind you of the solemn and binding character of the vows you are about to make.
The purpose of partnership is that you may always love, care for and support each other through all the joys and sorrows of life; and that love may be fulfilled in a relationship of permanent and continuing commitment.
I am going to ask each of you in turn to declare that you know of no lawful impediment to your partnership.
(Registrar) xxx will you please repeat after me?
“I, xxx, do solemnly declare that I know of no lawful reason why I may not be joined in partnership with xxx.”
(Registrar) And now xxx will you please repeat after me?
“I, xxx, do solemnly declare that I know of no lawful reason why I may not be joined in partnership with xxx.”
Now the solemn moment has come for xxx and xxx to make their partnership vows to each other before you, their witnesses.
xxx would please say after me?
I call upon these persons here present, to witness that I (full name), do take thee, (full name), to be my civil partner. I promise to love and care for you and to be faithful to you always. I give you this ring as a sign of our partnership. Wear it with a feeling of love and pride, now and always.
(Registrar) And now, xxx will you please repeat after me?
I call upon these persons here present, to witness that I (full name), do take thee, (full name), to be my civil partner. I promise to love and care for you and to be faithful to you always. I give you this ring as a sign of our partnership. Wear it with a feeling of love and pride, now and always.
xxx and xxx you have made your promises to each other in the presence of your witnesses, family and friends.
May today form a special day in your lives and may your love and support for each other sustain you throughout your life together.
I now invite you to come forward along with your witnesses to sign the partnership contract.
(Both sign schedule/register)
Ladies and gentlemen, xxx and xxx have now signed their civil partnership contract, so it gives me great pleasure to declare that they are now civil partners, legally joined. Please offer your congratulations to them both.
Civil Partnership Ceremony 3
Good morning/afternoon. My name is xxx and on behalf of Leeds City Council it is my pleasure to welcome you all to Leeds Town Hall.
Today is a very special occasion for xxx and xxx as we are here to celebrate their partnership ceremony.
xxx and xxx have chosen to pledge themselves to each other in a relationship of permanent commitment by forming a civil partnership, a legal and binding union providing love, friendship and security.
We trust that you will show them your support and encouragement, today and always.
If any person present knows of any lawful reason why they may not form a civil partnership please will they declare it now.
xxx and xxx before you are joined in partnership I must first remind you of the solemn and binding character of the vows you are about to make.
The purpose of partnership is that you may always love, care for and support each other through all the joys and sorrows of life. It is a relationship in which two people can pledge their love and commitment to each other; a solemn union providing love, friendship, help and comfort to you both through your life together.
I am going to ask each of you in turn to declare that you know of no lawful impediment to your partnership.
(Registrar) xxx will you please repeat after me?
“I, xxx do solemnly declare that I know of no lawful reason why I may not be joined in partnership with xxx.”
(Registrar) And now, xxx will you please repeat after me?
“I, xxx do solemnly declare that I know of no lawful reason why I may not be joined in partnership with xxx.”
Now the solemn moment has come for xxx and xxx to make their partnership vows to each other before you, their witnesses and to exchange their rings.
xxx, would please say after me?
I call upon these persons here present, to witness that I (full name), do take thee, (full name), to be my civil partner.
I promise to share my life with you, to love and care for you, honour and encourage you. Please accept this ring as a sign of my love for you, as a lasting reminder of the vows we are making today and as a symbol of all that we share, now and always.
(Registrar) And now, xxx will you please repeat after me?
I call upon these persons here present, to witness that I (full name), do take thee, (full name), to be my civil partner.
I promise to share my life with you, to love and care for you, honour and encourage you. Please accept this ring as a sign of my love for you, as a lasting reminder of the vows we are making today and as a symbol of all that we share, now and always.
xxx and xxx have found in each other’s company great happiness, love and fulfilment and have have made a public declaration of their relationship. They have made their promises to each other in the presence of their witnesses, family and friends and have given each other the security that comes from vows sincerely made and faithfully kept.
May today form a special day in your lives and may your love and support for each other sustain you throughout your life together.
I now invite you to come forward along with your witnesses to sign the partnership contract so that you may become partners in law.
(Both sign schedule/register)
Ladies and gentlemen, xxx and xxx have now signed their Civil Partnership contract. It gives me great pleasure to declare that they are now civil partners, legally joined. Please offer your congratulations to them both.