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| You
and your guests are advised to be punctual, and arrive at
the marriage venue at least 15 minutes before appointed
time. This should allow you and your guests to settle
in before the solemnisation ceremony starts. |
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| Two witnesses above the
age of 21 whose names you have submitted/updated must be
present for solemnisation. |
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| If
your marriage is at ROM,
we will appreciate it if you will let us serve you and other
marrying couples on time by arriving at least 15 minutes ahead
of solemnisation time; and understanding that only civil ceremony
and ROM's standard solemnisation version of vows may take
place/be used in the solemnisation suite. We would also appreciate
your helping us keep ROM pleasant and clean for all marrying
couples by not showering things such as flowers, rice, confetti,
etc. If your arrival is beyond 30 minutes of scheduled appointment,
a fee may be payable for change of time. |
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| If
your marriage is outside ROM, remember that your
Solemniser is appointed by the Minister and that he/she is
a Community Leader who volunteers his/her time and service.
He/She receives neither salary nor an honorarium from the
registry. We therefore advise that: |
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Solemnisation
starts punctually as scheduled. If for any reason your solemnisation
is delayed beyond 30 minutes without notice, your Solemniser
may leave the marriage venue. Under such circumstances, you
will need to e-Change a new solemnisation date. A fee is payable.
If your new solemnisation date is after expiration of 3 months
of notice filed, you will need to submit a new application,
ie e-File a new notice of marriage |
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You
and your family accord your Solemniser the same courtesy as
you would your specially invited guests |
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You
reimburse your Solemniser for transport costs incurred to
officiate at your wedding. The reimbursement guideline is
$28 to $48. Your Solemniser may opt to donate such transport reimbursement
to charity |
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Both
your NRICs (Identity Cards) / Passports |
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Two
witnesses above 21 years of age and their NRICs (Identity Cards) / Passports |
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Appointment
letter |
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Rings
for exchange (optional) |
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Family / relatives / friends |
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Proper
attire (couple and witnesses in slippers, shorts, jeans or
tee-shirts will not be entertained) |
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Solemnisation
duration averages five minutes. If your solemnisation is carried
out at a religious venue, the ceremony may be longer, with
religious rituals included |
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Your
solemniser will seek to confirm that you are about to enter
into a marriage of your own free will |
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You
will take the solemn and binding marriage vows, and sign the
marriage document |
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Your
witnesses will also be requested to sign the marriage document
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You
will receive your marriage certificate |
