22 isle of wight ceremonies guide
Can we have a ceremony in our back garden?
Can I change my name on my passport before my ceremony? You can apply to change your name on your passport up to three months prior to your ceremony date by applying to the Passport Office and completing a PD2 form to accompany your application. Please ensure that the name on any of your flight/travel bookings and the name on your passport is going to be the same if you are going overseas after your ceremony – if they are different, you may be refused boarding onto aircraft or entry into another country. Can we write our own ceremony? No, we will do this. The Ceremonies Coordinator will provide the script for your ceremony which will not only include the legal vows, but also additional words that you can say to each other, for example at the exchange of rings. The ceremony will contain more detail than the framework printed in your ceremony guide (as this is just an outline) and will ensure that you have an enjoyable celebration as well as fulfilling all the legal obligations. If you would like to write additional personal vows to exchange, we will be more than happy to include them, provided they have been approved by the Superintendent Registrar before your ceremony and that they do not contain any religious content.
Currently, the law requires that a marriage or civil partnership ceremony must be held at a Licensed Venue, therefore this prevents the option to have a ceremony in your house (excluding those that qualify under the housebound section of the Marriage Act). The Isle of Wight Register Office conducts naming or renewal of vows ceremonies at those venues that hold a marriage and civil partnership licence, as well as at a suitable venue of your choice. Can we simplify the civil ceremony? We understand that you may be having another celebration and are happy to accommodate your wishes for a simplified or short ceremony. You must exchange vows and sign the register or schedule in front of your witnesses, but may choose to leave the exchange of rings and readings until your blessing. Please just indicate this on your checklist and we will alter our ceremony accordingly.
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