STARTING TOGETHER

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

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. We 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

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

Bride's Dress
Bridesmaids Dresses
Cars to the Church
Church & Legal Fees
Photography / Video
Wedding Stationery
Flowers for Church / Reception
Reception & Cake
Toastmaster(if required)

Honeymoon 
Engagement / Wedding Rings
Organist / Choir / Bell Ringers
Flowers for Bride / Bridesmaids
Buttonholes for Attendants / Guests
Car for Groom & Bestman to Church
Car for Groom & Bride to Reception
Gifts for Bridesmaids / Bestman / Ushers
Flowers for Both Mothers

• USHER - Arrive 30 minutes before the ceremony to show everyone to their seats. Brides family & friends to the left. Grooms family & friends to the right
• GROOM & BESTMAN - Arrive 20 minutes before the ceremony for the photographer to take photographs before you go in to sit
• GUESTS - Should arrive 15 minutes before the ceremony and be shown to their seats by the Ushers
• BRIDESMAIDS - Arrive 10 minutes before the ceremony ( usually with the Brides Mother ) to wait for the arrival of the Bride
• THE BRIDE - Arrives with her Father to be greeted by the Minister at the Church doors
  With a few minutes for photographs
• AFTER 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
• OUTSIDE - The photographer will take pictures of the newlywed couple

• Bride's Father makes the 1st Speech

• Groom's Speech in return to Bride's Father

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

CONTACT NUMBERS