After the epidemic eased, wedding banquets began to increase again. At a recent wedding, I was somewhat touched when I heard a couple say their vows to be together forever. At the same time, his dark little head was also thinking: Will they get divorced? Do you think of this oath when you get divorced? As I thought about it, I started to wonder why the oaths were all the same, and whether there were relevant provisions in the law.

I easily found the relevant regulations. According to Section 21(4)(a) of the Marriage Ordinance, Chapter 181 of the Laws of Hong Kong, a wedding solemnized by the registrar or civil celebrant must be witnessed by 2 or more witnesses. Off-site, it will be held in the following manner:

(i) The registrar or civil celebrant must first state to the parties:

"Before you two become husband and wife, it is my duty to remind you that a marriage concluded under the Marriage Ordinance is solemn and binding. Legally, it is a voluntary lifelong union between a man and a woman that does not allow for the interference of others. Therefore, [Man] and [Female], although there is no secular or religious ceremony in your wedding, you will become a legal couple after you publicly declare that you regard each other as your spouse in front of yourself and the people present, and sign your signature to prove it✍. "

(ii) The man must then declare to the woman: "I ask everyone present to witness: I, XXX, would like to take you, YYY, as my legal wife."

(iii) The woman must then declare to the man as follows: "I ask everyone present to witness: I, YYY, would like to take you XXX as my lawful husband."

So in fact, the legal requirements are very simple. What everyone usually hears on morning filming and late broadcasting is that no matter good or bad times, poor or rich, I will always be loyal to you until forever. These are all added. No wonder these oaths are so vague! This kind of love movie-like dialogue makes people unable to feel the reality at all. If I want to say it, I should add a lot of realistic possibilities to these oaths, for example:

"I ask everyone here to witness that I, XXX, would like to take you YYY as my legal wife. No matter whether you are paralyzed with both legs, unconscious, gambling and drug abuse, bankrupt and in debt, or domestic violence and abuse, I will still be loyal to you. If you get divorced in the future, I am willing to share half of your wealth and provide you with food and expenses forever." Is this kind of oath more realistic? I strongly recommend that marriage planning companies consider it. I will not ask for copyright fees, so please feel free to plagiarize. If any readers want to invite me to be the wedding host to say this vow, I am very welcome, please send me a private message immediately!

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