Our Guest List
| Guest | Relation (or what we call each other)/Role |
|---|---|
| Amy | Cousin, Friend & Maid of Honour |
| Brucie | Cousin |
| Brummer (James) | Dad, Hero - ceremony co-funder |
| Cate | Friend & Celebrant |
| Gary | Cousin |
| Harrison | Mini Cousin |
| Jackie | Best Friend & Maid of Honour |
| James Jnr | Nephew & Ring Bearer |
| James | Cousin, Friend & Therapist |
| Joseph | Cousin |
| June | Aunt |
| Karen | Cousin - only normal one from Murray side! |
| Lexi | Niece & Certificate Keeper |
| Lisa | Friend |
| Louise | Aunt |
| Michele | Sister In Law |
| Scott | Big Brother Bear |
| Susan | Family Friend |
Dress Code
A note on attire: Dress is smart casual. The colour theme is Royal Blue, Navy and White. No wedding - no wedding dress so Pauline will be in Royal Blue with AJ, Brummer, James Jnr and Lexi in Navy. All floral arrangements will be in the 3 colours. Only AJ and Brummer are expected to wear full suits and ladies please come however you feel comfortable but Navy would be fabulous especially the time of year, it helps if the weather is rubbish to keep nice and clean but whatever feels comfortable as you'll be the ones sitting through the ceremony and then the meal.
Seating Plan
Don't worry there will be name cards one chairs so you don't have to remember and like the meal, there is method to the madness and it was tricky to work out so please don't be offended or otherwise by where you are sitting - it was difficult to keep people who know each other best together so you all feel most comfortable but let's face it, in one big dysfunction family, we all just talk to everyone and anyone!
So what's this commitment ceremony all about?
It’s not a wedding, but how does it differ? A Commitment Ceremony:
• No traditional roles, guests or formal proceedings.
• No legal paperwork, only a symbolic certificate.
• Rings are optional; we will have personalised vows and rings will be exchanged.
• Handfasting as a symbolic gesture, not ‘tying the knot’.
• Less formal ceremony with poems, readings, and humour from Cate.
• No bouquet toss; it'll be placed at Ibrox Disaster Memorial.
• Casual attire allowed.
• Favours and gifts are optional - but we are still doing them.
• No formal speeches! Short thank-you, toast to absent loved ones, and gift exchange from Pauline then a few words from AJ.
• We'll still have a professional photographer/videographer present.
• There will be a cake, as when Pauline said we didn't need one AJ was about to cry - so please leave him a bit!
• Simple, tasteful decorations.
• Presents accepted but not expected.
• No mention of Mr and Mrs or names changes.
The main focus: celebrating love with close friends and family.
Our Order of Ceremony
Hopefully everything goes to this planned schedule...
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 12:15 | Arrival of Celebrant, Photographer, AJ (and his moral support team) |
| 12:30 | All guests to arrive and be seated in blue room |
| 12:40 | Celebrant gives Pre-Introduction. Ibrox staff will play gentle playlist in background |
| 12:50 | Arrival of Pauline and her back up crew to sort her out then they can take a seat |
| 13:00 | Cue music as Pauline and Brummer enter the room and walk down short aisle, everyone takes seats, bouquet passed to Maid of Honour etc. |
| 13:05 | Ceremony begins - see order of service |
| 13:45 | Ceremony concludes with song choice and everyone collects drink in blue room for post ceremony toast |
| 14:00 | Posed photos begin on marble staircase, inside stadium including dressing room and pitchside/dug out (weather permitting) |
| 14:10 | After initial full group photos, set groups of guests, guests free to leave when ready to Blue Sky Lounge - West Wing |
| 15;00 | All guests seated in lounge as Pauline and AJ arrive with photographer. |
| 15:05 | Ensure everyone has drink as Pauline begins thank you, absent loved ones toast and quick hand out of gifts with end surprise presentation. Photographer departs soon after presentation, group and balcony shot. |
| 15:30 | Approx time for meal served. |
| 16:30 | Approx time meal cleared, game played, cake cut (chef will then cut and lay out boxes to help yourselves) and guests can break away to booths or tables. |
| 17:50 | Couple check in with bar staff and organise items to take, be collected or discarded. |
| 18:00 | All guest depart |
Post Ceremony Toast
This is usually done in the trophy room but we just felt it to be too cluttered and full so have opted to have drinks brought into the Blue Room. Please note your choice for the toast in the menu section.