On the Day Arrival and meeting the registrar You are both required to be ready for a pre- ceremony interview by the registrar before your ceremony can begin. This interview is essential to ensure that all of your personal details are correct for the registration of your marriage or civil partnership. These interviews can take place separately or together and will take approximately 10 minutes; this is also an opportunity for you to ask any last minute questions. Usually the groom is interviewed first as tradition suggests that he will arrive early with the Best Man to check all is well, greet the guests and await his bride. The bride is then interviewed on her arrival. However if you have different requirements just let us know. It is very important that you and your guests arrive in plenty of time; it is probable that the registrars will have other ceremonies to attend on the same day. We are unable to delay the start of your celebration so that we do not risk being late for any other couple’s ceremony. If you are late for your ceremony, we may not be able to proceed as planned, so to avoid any disappointment, please make sure that you have allowed enough time to get ready and arrive at the venue calmly and promptly, allowing time for parking and photographs. No documentation needs to be provided on the day, unless previously requested by the ceremonies team.
Witnesses On the day of the ceremony, the law requires that you bring with you two other people who are prepared to witness your union and sign the legal paperwork. Your witnesses must have been present in the ceremony room for the duration of the ceremony. These could be relatives, friends or colleagues who are able to speak and understand English, as they must be able to comprehend what is taking place and testify to what they have seen and heard. Please note that the ceremonies team is unable to provide witnesses. Number of guests In addition to your witnesses, you may wish to invite your family and friends to your celebration. Each of our ceremony rooms will be licensed for a particular number of guests (this number includes your witnesses) and you must adhere to these numbers as they are laid down according to fire regulations and risk assessments. No extra guests are permitted to stand in the ceremony room, unless stated. If you have chosen a licensed venue to hold your ceremony, please confirm with the venue regarding the number of guests you are allowed.
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