Wednesday, 9 November 2016

Does the celebrant ask if anyone objects?


In the movies, there's always a tense moment when the celebrant asks the guests if there's anyone who objects to the marriage. And quite often, if it's a movie starring Owen Wilson or Steve Martin, there will be someone who chooses this opportune time to profess their heart-felt passions. 

In the real world, however, celebrants rarely include this invitation. There's always a drunk uncle, dorky friend from the accounts department, or goose from the touch footy team who think after they've spoken, instead of before, so celebrants rob them of this opportunity.

Your ceremony will be full of only the right kind of surprises with this dicey question omitted.