Frequently asked questions
Emine Weddings
What is the difference between a BCP Registrar Celebrant and an Independent Celebrant. A Registrar Celebrant is a local government officer, trained to officiate at marriage/civil partnership ceremonies and registered with the General Register Office. They are the only people that can perform a legal civil ceremony, register and produce your marriage/civil partnership certificate. They can help you plan and personalise your ceremony, with your own choice of vows, readings, music, everything that goes towards creating a ceremony that is unique to you. An ‘independent celebrant’, may officiate at non legally binding ceremonies such as funerals and renewal of vows or celebration of marriage ceremonies in venues that have not been licenced for marriages and civil partnerships. Please be aware that any venue that holds a licence for marriage and civil partnerships, if hosting a ‘wedding’ ceremony with an ‘independent celebrant’, will be obliged to display a sign to inform guests that the ceremony taking place is not a legal one. Guests must not be misled into thinking that the ceremony is being officiated by an employee of BCP Council and BCP Council cannot be held responsible for
the content or conduct of the ceremony or celebrant. When can I book my ceremony? We advise you book your ceremony well in advance to secure the time and date you want. Bookings will require a non-refundable deposit at the time of booking (full fee payable for register office ceremonies). Can I change the name on my passport before my ceremony? Providing you have served notice, and it is within three months of your ceremony, you can change your name on your passport before the ceremony. For more information visit GOV.UK. What if we need to reschedule or cancel our ceremony? You are allowed to make one change to your booking free of charge, any further changes will incur a £25 administration fee. If you need to cancel your ceremony, T&Cs apply. Providing notification is given in the required time we can refund any balances paid. Deposits are non- refundable, however they are transferable so should your circumstances change and you wish to rebook, as long as the venue
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