Why to Kiss-then-Sign in the Wedding Ceremony (Instead of Sign-then-Kiss!)

When we officiants preside over a legal wedding ceremony, part of the ceremony might include the "signing of the registry." (That's what it's called in my part of the world in Toronto, Ontario.) And traditionally, the signing of the registry comes after the exchange of the rings and before the pronouncement of the couple as married.
For the first many weddings I officiated, I simply followed this tradition. The couple would exchange rings, and then we would go sign the registry. Then we would come back to centre-stage and I would "now pronounce you husband and wife!" or what have you. Everyone would cheer and the atmosphere in the room would completely change to pure joy and a readiness to party.
One day I had a thought.
What if I could inject that atmosphere of pure joy and readiness-to-party into the ceremony earlier? Like, before the signing of the registry?
So I asked my next scheduled couple if we could do the pronouncement, then kiss, then the signing. They were down. And when we did it, I never looked back.
Here are 5 reasons I prefer kiss-then-sign over sign-then-kiss, and always recommend to my couples that we do it this way.
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[@ednaalencar6205]

You are amazing!

[@banditb86]

I like some of your ideas, I have only done 4 weddings, all for family (so not much of a business) I have not had any signings during the ceremony we have always done it right after and before the reception. I also have not ramped up the crowd mine have been more subdued I guess, I leave the crowd cheering for concert and the bachelor/bachelorett party's. Not to say it is bad or anything I just think I (personally) would come off phony. Thanks for the tips I like your site

[@1.40am]

Awesome, Please make more videos.

[@markallangroleau7239]

Thanks, Carter! There are definitely more videos in the works! 'Glad to help!

[@michael7324]

The concept of signing a document during a ceremony is strange. Not something I see here in the states.

[@kkinks19]

I have a question! would we walk down the aisle and then come back to sign? or kiss and then head directly to the table? im a bit lost on what to do for my ceremony. Help!

[@unboringwedding]

Hey there Kaylie - thanks for watching and for your question! When the signing is featured in the ceremony, there’s a table with two chairs just off to the side of centre where the couple goes immediately after the pronouncement of the kiss. They sign the papers with witnesses if necessary while ideally a fun song plays, then come back to the centre while the officiant gives some brief closing remarks and gets everyone on their feet and presents the couple officially married for the very first time. It’s a blast and it’s the biggest possible way to end the ceremony with a bang! I go into this in more detail in my video “how to have a grand finale!“ :-)

[@dianalandro7017]

So kiss, pronounce husband and wife *cue music*, sign, then begin the recessional. Or, kiss, sign, then pronounce?

[@dianalandro7017]

Mark Allan Groleau Makes sense! Thank you for your tips!:)

[@hipcuteguy]

@@unboringwedding Hi Mark, Thank you for making the videos and sharing your knowledge. My question is before the documents are signed, can the pronouncement include the words "By the virute of the power vested in me by the Marriage Act in Ontario"? Technically before the signing of the paperwork, the couple is not legally married yet, what is your take on this? Thank you.

[@hipcuteguy]

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much for this clarification. My couples are going to benefit so much for a smoother flow to their ceremony. Your generous nature in helping me and improving the standards of the industry are commendable. Hats off to you Mark.