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There are many civil ceremony venues to choose from, but what are the options? How is one venue different from the next, and where can they be found? The information given below will help you in making the decision.
One of the most common civil ceremony venues is the local registry office. If you want a cost effective, no frills ceremony then the registry office may be just what you are looking for. Civil ceremonies can be performed in the registry office from as little as £40 for a weekday up to £130 for a Saturday afternoon.
Recent changes in legislation have made it possible for couples to choose from a much wider choice of venues. Traditional venues such as hotels, stately homes and unusual venues are able to apply to become licensed civil ceremony venues. Couples can therefore choose the perfect setting for their marriage ceremony, making sure that the day is exactly the way they dreamed it would be.
More recent legislation has also allowed for outdoor settings, such as garden gazebos or summer houses at approved venues, to be licensed for civil ceremonies. This development has created the opportunity for couples to get married outdoors in various beautiful countryside settings.
Information about the registry office and other venues can be found on your local County Council’s website, in various magazines or in online wedding directories. In addition to the registrar’s fee you are also required to give notice of marriage, which will cost £30 per person.