Topic of the week - Weddings!
- By Amanda St John
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- 19 Feb, 2017
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I want to get married, what are my options?
Getting married is a big commitment and a huge undertaking, but it is equally one of the most memorable and wonderful days of our life. If you are recently engaged (congratulations) or thinking about getting married this blog is to help you understand your options.
Currently in England, there are only two ways to get legally married, the first option is to marry in church, the second option is to use a Registrar.
Getting married in a Church is picturesque, traditional and in some communities is the norm. If you have religious belief this may well be the best option for you - if you feel being married within your religion is of the upmost importance to you, then start by talking to your local Clergy member. (I use those terms to incorporate all faiths)
Using a Registrar - there are two ways of doing this, firstly is via the Registry office. You need to submit your applications and proof of your ID and residency (if required) to enable you to be legally wed, The service is short, there are some restrictions on content and music, but if you just want a fuss free legal ceremony without the 'big day', then a Registry office wedding may be for you. It is the cheapest way to be legally married in England.
Registrars can also come out to venues where a Wedding Licence is held, there are restrictions on where in the venue you can hold your service and again music can be limited during the ceremony. The service time is short, the script is legally binding and therefore set, and the fee for the Registrar is higher than if you went to the Registry office, the venue may also charge a further premium for having the Ceremony on their property.
So there are your 2 legal options, but there is another way! YOUR way!
Celebrants can give you the ceremony of your dreams. We can hold your service anywhere that you wish (as long as the owners permission is given) whenever you would like it, indoors or out, big or small, elaborate or simple. You can have the music that you want, you can have the words that you would like to say (as long as there is nothing hateful or distasteful) - write your own vows or promises or have the Celebrant help you with this. You can have rituals such as Sand Ceremonies or Hand-fasting's.
You can incorporate friends or family, you can have musicians, dancers, speakers - let your creativity flow! You can have the service as short or as long as you wish, you can be traditionally dressed, have a themed weddings, get hitched in your jeans or dress as Chip and Dale - the options are endless!
Most Celebrants cost significantly less than a registrar who attends a Licenced venue - so a lot of couples are now choosing to have a private Registry office marriage to be legally married and then they are having their wedding day with a Celebrant in exactly the way they would like it to be.
Celebrants are also very popular with couples who have married abroad but who want a second Ceremony for their family and friends.
For more information check out my Wedding page, feel free to give me a call or email me with any questions:
amandajaneceremonies@outlook.com
You can also find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandajaneceremonies
With Love
Amanda Jane x
Currently in England, there are only two ways to get legally married, the first option is to marry in church, the second option is to use a Registrar.
Getting married in a Church is picturesque, traditional and in some communities is the norm. If you have religious belief this may well be the best option for you - if you feel being married within your religion is of the upmost importance to you, then start by talking to your local Clergy member. (I use those terms to incorporate all faiths)
Using a Registrar - there are two ways of doing this, firstly is via the Registry office. You need to submit your applications and proof of your ID and residency (if required) to enable you to be legally wed, The service is short, there are some restrictions on content and music, but if you just want a fuss free legal ceremony without the 'big day', then a Registry office wedding may be for you. It is the cheapest way to be legally married in England.
Registrars can also come out to venues where a Wedding Licence is held, there are restrictions on where in the venue you can hold your service and again music can be limited during the ceremony. The service time is short, the script is legally binding and therefore set, and the fee for the Registrar is higher than if you went to the Registry office, the venue may also charge a further premium for having the Ceremony on their property.
So there are your 2 legal options, but there is another way! YOUR way!
Celebrants can give you the ceremony of your dreams. We can hold your service anywhere that you wish (as long as the owners permission is given) whenever you would like it, indoors or out, big or small, elaborate or simple. You can have the music that you want, you can have the words that you would like to say (as long as there is nothing hateful or distasteful) - write your own vows or promises or have the Celebrant help you with this. You can have rituals such as Sand Ceremonies or Hand-fasting's.
You can incorporate friends or family, you can have musicians, dancers, speakers - let your creativity flow! You can have the service as short or as long as you wish, you can be traditionally dressed, have a themed weddings, get hitched in your jeans or dress as Chip and Dale - the options are endless!
Most Celebrants cost significantly less than a registrar who attends a Licenced venue - so a lot of couples are now choosing to have a private Registry office marriage to be legally married and then they are having their wedding day with a Celebrant in exactly the way they would like it to be.
Celebrants are also very popular with couples who have married abroad but who want a second Ceremony for their family and friends.
For more information check out my Wedding page, feel free to give me a call or email me with any questions:
amandajaneceremonies@outlook.com
You can also find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandajaneceremonies
With Love
Amanda Jane x
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