SURREY WEDDINGS & CEREMONIES
What happens on the day? Couple arrive and pre-ceremony meeting Before the ceremony starts, the registrar needs to meet the couple to make sure that all the details for the legal documents are correct - this is a legal requirement on the day. You can meet the registrar together or separately, it’s your choice. If you plan to arrive together, we recommend you arrive to see the registrar at least 30 minutes before the ceremony is due to start. If you plan to arrive separately, we recommend that one of you arrives to see the registrar 30 minutes before the ceremony, and the other 15 minutes before. Don’t forget to factor in time for any pre-ceremony photographs and try not to keep your partner waiting - this reduces the stress levels for everyone! Guests arrive Ask your guests to arrive at least 20 minutes before the ceremony. Remember to make allowances for traffic delays. Check where parking is for you and your guests and let them know. Arrival of processional party You may wish to enter the ceremony room together or you may wish to enter separately and be escorted into the ceremony room and formally presented by a person of your choice. Your bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower
Photographs There will be an opportunity to pose for photographs in the ceremony room after you have signed the legal documents. Exit of couple and guests Your exit will be formally announced by the registrar and you will then lead your guests from the ceremony room. Registration and Certificates After the ceremony, your marriage or civil partnership will be registered in the electronic register within 7 working days. Your certificate will then be posted to you by first class post.
girls and page boys may accompany you into the room, if you wish.
Welcome The registrar will put you and your guests at ease by formally welcoming you to the venue and will lead your through the ceremony. Legal statements, Declaratory words and Contracting vows The registrar will guide you through your choice of legal words by asking you to repeat them. Don’t worry, you don’t have to memorise the words! Personal vows If you would like to say personal vows to each other, we are happy to discuss this with you. We can provide you with examples of additional vows or you may wish to create your own. Personal vows cannot be religious or have any connection with a religious marriage ceremony. Giving/exchanging of rings The marriage/civil partnership may be sealed by the giving and receiving of rings. You can choose from a selection of words to say to each during the exchange of rings. Signing of legal documents The registrar will ask you and two witnesses to check and sign the legal documents. Witnesses can be relatives, friends or colleagues and must be able to speak and understand English and must be over the age of 16.
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