Today Bristol Wedding Planner Steph Allison from How 2 I Do Wedding and Event Planning talks us through the sometimes confusing task of organising a Civil Ceremony .
Many private wedding venues now hold licences for Civil Ceremonies and Civil Partnerships such as hotels, country houses, barns and even ships such as the SS Great Britain. Ceremony
dates can be provisionally booked more than 12 months in advance and you can officially give
notice from 12 months prior to your ceremony.
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You must both give notice in person at
the register office where you have lived for the previous 7 days (£67.00 per
couple)
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Notice of your ceremony will be posted
for 15 days
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16 days later an authority is granted
and sent to the Registrar performing the ceremony
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The ceremony must take place within 12
months of giving notice
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Documents required are: Passport (or
birth certificate and driving licence) council tax bill or proof of address
plus decree absolute or Death certificate if divorced or widowed
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You may be interviewed privately and
you will be asked personal questions about your partner
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The Register Office Ceremony Fee is £43.50
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The Licensed Venue Fee is £310 (Sunday
£370.00)
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2 witnesses are required to sign the
register
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Readings and music can be added but
must not have religious content (the Registrar will need to meet with you to
approve them and your vows)
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If you or your partner are subject to
immigration control, you must contact the Council for further guidance.
For more information visit the Bristol City Council Website here
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