Somerset Wedding Registration Service - Ceremonies Guide

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CHOOSING YOUR VENUE Approved Premises, Church or Register Office?

for civil ceremonies, with more being added all the time. Prices start from just a few hundred pounds at a town hall, right up to hiring your own country house for the weekend, complete with swimming pool, croquet lawn and private chef. Our teams are available for morning, afternoon or evening ceremonies at all these locations throughout the year, except Christmas & Boxing Day – even we need a break from making dreams come true! You can find a full list of every location in our Venue Directory online. It’s fully filterable by capacity, price, style and a whole host of other options like catering, accommodation and whether they are pet friendly. Some venues offer all-inclusive packages, some are happy to let you have a DIY approach with your own suppliers and styling – it really is all down to what will make you happiest. Most commercial wedding directories only list paid advertisers - have look through ours as we may have some hidden gems you might not hear about elsewhere.

Religious Weddings While we can’t, by law, have any religious content during our ceremonies, it can be possible to have a religious blessing after our registrars have finished or as part of your reception. If a religious ceremony is crucial for you then you’ll need to speak to your local churches or religious organisations to find out what they can offer. Church of England venues will normally be able to provide the ceremony and also read your banns. If it’s a different denomination or another type of religious building you might need to book a registrar to attend the ceremony to do the legal paperwork while your minister carries out the service. Again, discuss with your minister what they are able to provide and whether you will have to book something with us to cover the legalities. Approved Premises There are over 110 locations around Somerset & North Somerset licensed

This is the very first thing you’ll need to do once you’ve decided to take the plunge. There is something out there for every style and budget. Think about what’s important to you, how many people you’d like to be there, whether you want something formal or casual, and whether it’s important for you to have a religious element to the ceremony. One of our most frequently asked questions is “can we get married outside?” Well, yes you can! Legal changes in 2022 mean you can now get married anywhere outside in the grounds of an approved premises. This includes in a marquee, fixed gazebo or in the open air. We always advise having a backup indoor location just in case. The main thing is that it must be a licensed venue so we can’t marry you on the beach or in your back garden - sorry about that!

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SOMERSET WEDDING REGISTRATION SERVICE

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