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SOMETHING WONDERFUL IN WANDSWORTH
ON THE DAY To ensure that your Something Wonderful in Wandsworth goes smoothly, here is a mini guide to what you can expect on the day. Don’t forget, your registrar will be on hand to answer any last minute questions you have! Perfect Timing Whether you are getting married or entering a civil partnership at the Town Hall or another venue in the borough, you and your partner must arrive no less than 20 minutes before your ceremony start time. The 20-minute window is set aside for your mandatory pre- ceremony interview with your registrars. Your guests should be encouraged to arrive no later than 15 minutes before the start of the ceremony. This ensures everyone has time to settle in and be ready for your entrance. It is important that you arrive in good time for your ceremony. The registrars will have other ceremonies to attend throughout the day and cannot allow the lateness of one to impact upon another. If you are delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, we will make every effort to accommodate your ceremony. Please ensure that you have read our ceremony terms and conditions. They can be found on our website www.wandsworth.gov.uk/weddings Pre-ceremony Interview Before your ceremony can begin you must have a pre-ceremony interview with your registrars. We need to confirm that the information you gave when giving notice is still current and correct. Providing your details have not changed since giving notice, you will
not need to bring any additional documents. The interview is done privately away from your guests. If you wish to not see each other before your ceremony we can interview you separately. Your Witnesses Choosing a witness for your big day can be as important as picking a best man or maid of honour but there are a few things you need to remember when deciding who has that honour: 1. You will need two witnesses to sign your marriage schedule and they must be over 16 and be able to speak and understand English. 2. Your witness can be anyone you choose - a friend, family member or someone you have just met! 3. If either you or your partner requires an interpreter, that person must also act as one of your witnesses. Please note that it is your responsibility to arrange witnesses for your ceremony - our staff cannot act as witnesses or provide them for you.
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