isle of wight ceremonies guide 9
CIVIL PARTNERSHIP CEREMONY
You’ll need to provide two witnesses to sign the schedule. You can also personalise the ceremony in 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 enabling opposite sex couples to choose this route being enacted 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 form of words used is slightly different. You will sign the civil partnership schedule instead of the marriage register, 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 in our directory. 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.
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