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CEREMONIES IN WANDSWORTH
CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS &
Same-sex couples can get married in a religious building if it has been registered for the marriage of same-sex couples. An authorised person, such as a religious minister, must attend the ceremony and sign the ‘marriage schedule’ or ‘marriage document’. What is a Civil Partnership? A civil partnership is a ceremony performed by a civil partnership registrar – the partnership is formed through the signing of a civil partnership schedule, whilst there is no legal requirement for declaratory vows to be made, we can curate your ceremony to give you an opportunity to create that wonderful moment with your own personal vows where requested. The Three Steps Whether you dream of a more intimate ceremony with your closest friends and family or a grand affair in an exclusive hire venue; perhaps you are still deciding between a civil marriage or partnership – wherever stage you are in your journey, please remember there are three important steps to arranging your Something Wonderful in Wandsworth. 1. Choose and book your venue 2. Book registrars to conduct your ceremony 3. Book and give notice of intention to marry or form a civil partnership You may choose to formally pledge your love and commitment to one another with an elaborate celebration or a more traditional-style ceremony with readings, live music or personal vows. Perhaps your Something Wonderful Wandsworth is an intimate and personalised arrangement with just two witnesses. Whatever you have planned, we have a tailor-made ceremony pack to assist you.
MARRIAGES - Three Steps to Something Wonderful in Wandsworth
You have finally told your friends and family, posted the perfect ring selfie, discussed the budget, picked the date and planned your engagement party. So, what’s next? Whether you choose to have 5 or 500 guests one of the most important decisions you will need to make for your special day is whether you will have a marriage or a civil partnership. What is a Marriage? A civil marriage is a non-religious ceremony performed by two registration officers – the marriage is legally contracted by verbally making declaratory vows in the presence of your witnesses. Whilst these vows are a legal requirement you do have the option to enhance your ceremony with the use of personal vows. A religious marriage can take place at any registered religious building.
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