isle of wight ceremonies guide 11
CIVIL PARTNERSHIP CEREMONY
the same way as marriage ceremonies, with your own vows, exchange of rings, music and readings. Our team will be happy to give you guidance and support in planning the right ceremony for you both. CONVERTING A CIVIL PARTNERSHIP TO A MARRIAGE Couples who previously formed a partnership can now convert it to a marriage. This can either be a simple administrative process with no need for witnesses, or you can plan a full ceremony with friends and family to mark the occasion. The choice is yours. You will be treated legally as having been married from the date of the original partnership. The cost is normally the same as a simple or full marriage ceremony, as appropriate. Check our website for current prices. The government are currently consulting on conversion options for converting a marriage to a civil partnership. We’ll update our website as soon as an announcement has been made.
Civil partnerships are now available to both same and opposite sex couples, with the law changing in December 2019. Originally, civil partnerships were introduced to enable same-sex couples to form a legal commitment to each other. While civil marriages are now available to all, some couples may prefer to form a partnership. The process is very similar to getting married, but the words used are slightly different. You will sign the civil partnership schedule, and you do not need to repeat the vows aloud if you don’t wish to. It’s a simple legal formality that grants rights similar to those of married couples. The partnership ceremony can take place at any register office or approved venue. You need to give notice in the same way as couples intending to marry and provide the same identity and legal documentation. Do ask our team if you have any queries about what is needed.
You’ll need to provide two witnesses to sign the schedule. You can also personalise the ceremony in
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