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01305 823000
Civil Marriages
Today civil marriages in England must be held in authorised premises, which may include registry offices, premises such as stately homes, castles, The Boat That Rocks and hotels that have been approved by the local authority, churches or chapels of the Church of England or Wales, and other churches and religious premises that have been registered by the registrar general for marriage.
Civil marriages require a certificate, and at times a license, that testify that the couple is fit for marriage. A short time after they are approved in the superintendent registrar's office, a short non-religious ceremony takes place which the registrar, the couple and two witnesses must attend.
Civil Partnerships
A civil partnership is a legal marriage between couples that are gay or lesbian. Once a civil partnership occurs between these couples, they are entitled to receive similar treatment and benefits as that of any married couple.
On December 5, 2005, The Civil Partnership Act 2004 came into effect in the UK, allowing couples of the same sex to have legal recognition of their relationship. Any couples who enter into a civil partnership obtain the new legal status of “Civil Partners”, instead of the traditional husband and wife status.
How Your Day Will Unfold
- Your ceremony party will arrive about 30 minutes prior to your ceremony time.
- The Groom will arrive about 15 minutes prior to your ceremony.
- The Registrar will need to see him in private before the ceremony starts to make a final check of his personal details and ceremony arrangements. This will take about 5 minutes.
- The Bride will arrive about 10 minutes prior to your ceremony. The Registrar will need to see her in private before the ceremony starts to make a final check of her personal details and ceremony arrangements. This will take about 5 minutes.
- You must provide 2 witnesses to sign the civil marriage schedule. Please note that the registration staff may not act as witnesses and we cannot provide people to do so.
- An opportunity for photographs will be provided during the signing of the schedule.
Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements on 01305 823000.