SURREY WEDDINGS & CEREMONIES
Frequently asked questions How much will our ceremony cost and when do we have to pay? Our pricing information can be found on our website or you can give our ceremonies office a call to talk through the options on 0300 200 1002. www.surreycc.gov.uk/ ceremonies. Can one of us be ‘fashionably late’? You must be ready to start your ceremony on time, we are unable to delay the start of your celebration as we will be conducting another ceremony after yours and we cannot risk being late for another couple. If you are late for your ceremony, you risk us not being able to proceed as planned which would be extremely upsetting, so please make sure that you allow enough time to get ready and arrive at the venue calmly and promptly. How many guests can we invite? Each ceremony room will be licensed for a particular number of guests and you must adhere to these numbers as they are based on fire risk assessments. No extra guests are permitted to stand in the ceremony room. Can we have music during the ceremony? Yes – Music is a popular enhancement to a ceremony. Music can be played while your guests are being seated, for your entrance, the signing of the legal documents and when you exit the ceremony room.
Who can walk me in? If you wish to be escorted by a member of your family, a friend or you wish to enter together as a couple, the choice is yours. You may also choose to be accompanied by bridesmaids or flowergirls and groomsmen or page boys. I am worried that I may make a mistake or start to laugh or cry? We understand emotions and nerves will be running high and you may be extremely nervous. This is perfectly natural, so please do not be embarrassed. If you make a mistake, the registrar will repeat what you need to say or help you correct the words. Your guests are here to celebrate your special occasion with you and will not mind if you show some nerves or make a mistake. If you have a giggle or shed a tear, most of them will probably join you!
Music cannot be religious in nature, so we cannot accept hymns or religious music.
Is parking available? The amount of parking varies according to where you have chosen to hold your ceremony. Please discuss what is available with the venue you have chosen. Can we throw confetti? Confetti is a traditional part of any marriage or civil partnership celebration. We understand this and ask that you check with your chosen venue as to what restrictions they may have about where confetti can be used. At our Surrey register offices, we are happy for your guest to use biodegradable confetti outside in the garden. I do not want to be seen by my partner/guests prior to the ceremony – is that possible? Yes, that is possible because we conduct separate interviews at our venues and their staff are well practiced in keeping you hidden until the last moment.
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