Frequently asked Questions
What is the difference between a West Sussex Registrar Celebrant and an Independent Celebrant? A Registrar Celebrant is a Local Government Officer trained to officiate at marriage ceremonies and is registered with the General Register Office. They are the only people who can perform a legal civil ceremony. They can help you personalise your ceremony with your own choice of vows, readings from family and friends and your choice of music giving you the opportunity to make your ceremony unique to you. An ‘Independent Celebrant’ may officiate at non legally binding ceremonies such as Funerals or Renewal of Vows or Celebration of Marriage ceremonies. However, any “wedding” ceremony they may undertake will not be legally binding and while you may have a lovely celebration you will not be legally married. When can I book my ceremony? Always book well in advance to secure the time and date you want. You can book as far in advance as you would like. Can I reserve a date? Unfortunately we cannot reserve dates, because we require the payment in full at the time of booking. Can we throw confetti? Please see our website as each of our ceremony
rooms is different. If your ceremony is at an approved venue we suggest you contact them directly. What happens if I forget what I have to say in the ceremony? You do not need to learn and remember the words you need to say at the ceremony. The registrar will ask you to repeat all vows after them and will break them down into bite-size chunks. Can my father walk me in and give me away? Yes, of course. You can choose how to start your ceremony, whether you wish to be walked in by a member of your family or whether you wish to enter together as a couple. You may also choose to be accompanied by bridesmaids or page boys or simply a friend, it is entirely up to you. What if we need to cancel our ceremony – will we get any money back? If you need to cancel your ceremony for any reason, we will refund you the fee paid less a £100 administration charge providing you give us 24 hours’ notice. If you wish to postpone your ceremony rather than cancel it, we are normally able to do this but a fee may be applicable.
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