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01202 424477

881 Christchurch rd Bournemouth   Dorset

BH7 6AU

 

So now they've finally popped the question - and the fun begins

Congratulations - your Engaged!!

Now comes the bit where you have to decide whether you are going to choose a Church Wedding, Civil Ceremony or even have a romantic beach wedding in the sun

Whichever you decide upon is going to be your perfect day, you still have to meet certain conditions to make sure that your marriage is legally binding.  If you wish to marry Abroad you should check what forms you need to fill in and if there are any special criteria you need to meet

Remember also that booking a Register Office or an approved venue needs to be done just the same as for a Church ceremony - at least 1 year ahead

White Wedding - You need to meet with the Minister, Priest or Rabbi to set the date of the wedding and for the publication of the Banns. These have to be read out for 3 consecutive Sundays prior to the wedding

Register Office  - You need to take proof of identity such as your  Birth Certificate or Passport, and if you are getting married again you will need to take a Death Certificate or Decree Absolute of Divorce

Somewhere Special  -  If you want your ceremony at a favourite spot or at home, we can help you arrange it.  Heartfelt Ceremonies can offer you something completely different but you need to have your wedding at a register office first to make it legal, then you can have your ceremony wherever you want.  It makes your day even more special and personal

Don't forget that if you are under 18 you also need the written consent of your Parent or Guardian

Listed at the bottom of the page are some contact No's to help you on your way

  QUESTIONS  ???

1..Traditionally who pays for what?

2..Who does what? - What's their role?

3..Who does the speeches and in what order?

4..Where to seat everyone on the top table?

The list of questions is never ending - So hopefully here are a few answers

1..                                            WHO PAYS FOR WHAT ?

BRIDE'S PARENTS                           GROOM  

bulletBride's Dress                                                      Honeymoon  
bulletBridesmaids Dresses                                          Engagement / Wedding Rings
bulletCars to the Church                                             Organist / Choir / Bell Ringers
bulletChurch & Legal Fees                                           Flowers for Bride / Bridesmaids
bulletPhotography / Video                                          Buttonholes for Attendants / Guests
bulletWedding Stationery                                          Car for Groom & Bestman to Church
bulletFlowers for Church / Reception                       Car for Groom & Bride to Reception
bulletReception & Cake                                               Gifts for Bridesmaids / Bestman / Ushers
bulletToastmaster (if required)                                   Flowers for Both Mothers                        

2..                                            WHAT AM I DOING ?

bulletUSHER  -    Arrive 30 minutes before the ceremony to show everyone to their seats. Brides family & friends to the left. Grooms family & friends to the right
bulletGROOM & BESTMAN  -    Arrive 20 minutes before the ceremony for the photographer to take photographs before you go in to sit   
bulletGUESTS -    Should arrive 15 minutes before the ceremony and be shown to their seats by the Ushers
bulletBRIDESMAIDS -    Arrive 10 minutes before the ceremony ( usually with the Brides Mother ) to wait for the arrival of the Bride
bulletTHE BRIDE -    Arrives with her Father to be greeted by the Minister at the Church doors. With a few minutes for photographs
bulletAFTER THE CEREMONY -    The Bride & Groom leave the Church first followed by the Bridesmaids & Bestman. Next Grooms Father with Brides Mother and Brides Father with Grooms Mother.    Then the rest of the family & guests from the front pews first, followed as they pass by those seated from the front to the back of the church
bulletOUTSIDE -    The photographer will take pictures of the newlywed couple

3..                                            THE SPEECHES

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Bride's Father makes the 1st Speech

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Groom's Speech in return to Bride's Father

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Bestman Speech about the Bride / Groom , Reads out messages from absent friends

4..                                            TOP TABLE SEATING

Chief Bridesmaid

Grooms Father

Brides Mother

Groom - Bride

Brides Father

Grooms Mother

Bestman

 

Usher Chief Bridesmaid Grooms Father Brides Mother Groom - Bride Brides Father Grooms Mother Bestman Bridesmaid Usher

Your Top Table plan can be laid out according to how many attendants you have, if you prefer the ushers can be seated with their families or friends

                                               CONTACT NUMBERS

Register Offices

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England & Wales                     0151 471 4814     www.gro.gov.uk

bulletScotland                                  0131 334 0380    www.gro-scotland.gov.uk
bulletIreland                                     028 902 5200     www.groni.gov.uk

 

Other Offices

bulletBaptists Union                          01235 517700
bulletChurch of England                   020 7898 1000    www.cofe.anglican.org
bulletChurch of Scotland                 0131 225 5722
bulletGreek Archdiocese                  020 7723 4787  
bulletJewish Marriage Council         020 8203 6311
bulletMarriage Care - Catholic          020 7371 1341    www.marriagecare.org.uk
bulletMethodist Church                     020 7222 8081
bulletUnited Reformed Church         020 7916 2020
bulletInterfaith                                  07785 222 380   www.alternativewedding.org

Contact Information

Roses and Garters Wedding Centre
881 Christchurch rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH7 6AU
      Telephone: 01202 424477    Mark (Manager) 07711 208586   
      E-mail: sam@rosesandgarters.co.uk

Opening Times               ( Roses & Garters)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Closed 9.30 - 2.30 9.30 - 2.30 9.30 - 2.30 9.30 - 2.30 9.30 - 5.00 Closed

Prettymades Bridal
34 East Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1DU
      Telephone: 01202 849990    Sam (Manager) 07967 452558
      E-mail: sam@rosesandgarters.co.uk

(Formally Known as Minster Bridal House)....Please note we are not associated with the former business and we have taken over the vacant premises only

Opening Times               ( Prettymades)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
10.00 - 4.00 10.00 - 4.00 10.00 - 4.00 10.00 - 4.00 10.00 - 4.00 9.30 - 5.00 Closed