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SOMETHING WONDERFUL IN WANDSWORTH
1. Choose and book your perfect venue No matter where you live you can have a civil ceremony in the London Borough of Wandsworth. We are proud to have a wide range of venues across the borough approved for ceremonies ranging from simple ceremonies to larger scale celebrations. Signings A signing is only available to couples entering into a civil partnership. The couple and their witnesses will meet a civil partnership registrar and sign the documents that form a civil partnership. There are no ceremonial aspects to this option. Simple Ceremonies A simple ceremony can be booked for both marriages and civil partnerships. They are generally held in The Elizabeth Room at the Town Hall but can be hosted in all of our ceremony spaces - including the Mayor’s Parlour. The couple and their two witnesses will meet a registrar who will guide them through a simple ceremony and oversee the signing of the document that records the marriage or civil partnership. Enhanced Ceremonies at Wandsworth Town Hall Wandsworth Town Hall is home to a collection of stunning ceremony rooms with original art deco features:
Ceremony at another venue Outside of the Town Hall - the dedicated ceremony space for Wandsworth Register Office - civil ceremonies can only be conducted at approved venues such as a licensed premises or a registered religious building and we can incorporate your legal ceremony with a non-stat ceremony at a venue of your choice (within the borough) to give you continuity of celebrant across both. 2. Book Registrars to conduct your perfect ceremony For a marriage or civil partnership to be solemnised registrars must be in attendance. Where you have booked a civil partnership signing, a register office ceremony or a ceremony at the Town Hall, your registrar is booked as part of the package. For ceremonies taking place at other venues, you must book the venue in addition to the attendance of a registrar. Ceremony Bookings can be made in two ways. Visit our website to book a registrar to conduct your ceremony www.wandsworth.gov.uk/weddings Alternatively, call our customer service team 0208 871 6120. 3. Book and give notice of intention to marry or form a Civil Partnership Giving notice of intention to marry or form a civil partnership, is a legal preliminary that is required to take place in advance of your chosen ceremony date. All couples give notice in person at the appropriate Register Office for the legal notice to be completed. Notices are specific to a venue and are valid for 12 months from the
date given. If you decide to change your venue, fresh notices will need to be taken and notice fees paid again. You must give notice, a minimum of 28 days prior to your chosen ceremony date. Depending on your immigration status in the UK this may be increased to 70 days if referred to the Home Office. You must ensure that you give enough time between giving notice and the date of your ceremony to allow for any complications that may arise. We recommend that your notice appointment is set for a date no later than 3 - 6 months prior to your big day. To book your appointment to give notice to marry or form a civil partnership visit our website where you will also find more information on what documents you will need to provide. www.wandsworth.gov.uk/weddings Or call our customer service team 0208 871 6120. Documents to remember As with all legal events, you must produce evidence of your: • Full name • Nationality • Age • Previous civil or religious union • Proof of residential address • Change of name We are unable to accept photocopied or printed documentation. Please ensure that you attend your appointment with original documentation. Acceptable documents are listed on our website, or can be discussed when booking your appointment. Please note that we are unable to take notice in situations where we are presented with incorrect documentation.
• The Elizabeth Room; • The Victoria Room; • The Alexandra Room; • The Grand Chamber; • The Mayor’s Parlour.
At this venue we can offer a bespoke ceremony giving you an opportunity to personalise your big day. You can choose from various music to be played, readings to be included and personal vows you may want to exchange.
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