(OOC notes: For Uhtred & Garnett's ceremony, the king and queen alternated as the presiding officer. Other than that, posting order focused on just the principles involved: Presiding officer, Uhtred, Garnett)
Notes regarding this ceremony: Full ceremonial titles should be used along with the land of origin when presenting the betrothed to one another.
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Presiding officer makes opening statement - Call to order, state the intent of the proceedings, betrothed Nharati prince/princess is called to approach the throne.
Nharati prince/princess approaches
Presiding officer calls betrothed foreign prince/princess to approach the throne and presents her to Nharati prince/princess.
Nharati prince/princess recognizes
Foreign prince/princess responds
Presiding officer asks foreign prince/princess what she brings to the union and Nharati - prompts for presentation of treaties
Foreign prince/princess presents treaties
Presiding officer asks Nharati prince/princess if Nharati assents to the treaties and what offers he makes
Nharati prince/princess presents treaties
Presiding officer asks Nharati prince/princess and foreign prince/princess to state their intent
Nharati prince/princess states intent
Foreign prince/princess states intent
Presiding officer recognizes intent, gives consent for Nharati, and presents the couple to the assembled company
Sat Aug 30, 2008 11:12 am