CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS & MARRIAGES - Three steps to your Perfect Moment Whether you choose to have 5 or 50 guests one of the most important decisions you will need to make for your special day is whether you will have a marriage or a civil partnership. What is a Marriage? 1. Choose and book your venue 2. Book registrars to conduct your ceremony 3. Book and give notice of intention to marry or form a civil partnership
You may choose to formally pledge your love and commitment to one another with an elaborate celebration or a more traditional- style ceremony with readings, live music or personal vows. Perhaps your Perfect Moment Richmond is an intimate and personalised arrangement with just two witnesses. Whatever you have planned, we have a tailor-made ceremony pack to assist you. 1. Choose and book your perfect venue No matter where you live, you can have a civil ceremony in the London Borough of Richmond. We are proud to have a wide range of venues across the borough approved for ceremonies ranging from simple ceremonies to larger scale celebrations. Simple Ceremonies A simple ceremony can be booked for both marriages and civil partnerships. They are held in the Studio room of York House in Twickenham. The couple and their two witnesses will meet a registrar who will guide them through a simple ceremony and oversee the signing of the document that records the marriage or civil partnership. Ceremony in The Loggia The Loggia Room in York House overlooks the Grade II listed gardens on the riverside at Twickenham and is our official venue for marriage and civil partnership ceremonies. At this venue we can offer a bespoke ceremony giving you an opportunity to personalise the event. You can choose from various music to be played, readings to be included and personal vows you may want to exchange.
You have finally told your friends and family, posted the perfect ring selfie, discussed the budget, picked the date and planned your engagement party. So, what’s next? A civil marriage is a non-religious ceremony performed by two registration officers – the marriage is legally contracted by verbally making declaratory vows in the presence of your witnesses. A religious marriage can take place at any registered religious building. Same-sex couples can get married in a religious building if it has been registered for the marriage of same-sex couples. An authorised person, such as a religious minister, must attend the ceremony and sign the ‘marriage schedule’ or ‘marriage document’. What is a Civil Partnership? A civil partnership is a ceremony performed by a civil partnership registrar – the partnership is formed through the signing of a civil partnership schedule with no requirement for vows to be made. The Three Steps Whether you dream of a more intimate ceremony with your closest friends and family or a grand affair in an exclusive hire venue; perhaps you are still deciding between a civil marriage or partnership. Whatever stage you are in your journey, please remember there are three important steps to arranging your Perfect Moment in Richmond upon Thames.
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