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Civil Marriage Ceremonies Tips when choosing a hotel as your wedding venue The best thing about being a Conference and Banqueting Manager in a hotel is that every day is completely different. Every couple have their own vision of their special day and it is my job to ensure that their day is everything they want it to be and more. But it’s not always that easy. In order to ensure your day is stress free, I have some useful tips below which you might find interesting when planning your wedding in a hotel. Once you have confirmed your date in a hotel venue, arrange a meeting to go over the initial details. Work out your budget, the amount of guests you want to invite and have a rough idea on what you want. Planning is crucial for any successful event and if done well in advance, you shouldn’t have any problems. Starting a bridal file or wedding book to keep all your information is a must. Emails, photos, pictures or ideas you have should go into this book and it’s a great way to stay organised. It also makes a great memory of your wedding day. Many hotels hold a civil licence, meaning you can enjoy the entire day under one roof and save your guests the hassle of travelling from one venue to the next. One of the first things you should decide on is your menu. Most hotels will offer a menu taster, which is a great way on deciding what to serve. Once decided, put a copy of the menu in your invites and this way your guests can inform you if there are any problems or dietary requirements. Décor can have a big impact on your special day but can be a stressful task, remember most hotel function rooms are already beautifully decorated and you might be able to save time and money than going over the top with decorations. Find out what your venue can offer, for example do they provide chair covers, cake stands, a cake knife, red carpet etc and work from there. Double check on the different ways the room can be set up and go for one which you feel most comfortable. One idea is to ask if you can see photos of past weddings to help give you a picture of how it could look. The biggest plus about getting married in a hotel is that all you guests have the option of staying over for the night. It is recommended that couples do not get involved in booking accommodation for their guests. Instead, ask the hotel if they offer discounts and what the easiest way for your guests to book is. Ask if the hotel would be willing to offer your guests a discounted price on accommodation. A bride with a clear vision and who knows what she wants is the perfect start to any successful wedding. Thank you to Lauren Siebers, The Conference and Banqueting Sales Manager at the Best Western Brighton Hotel for her hints and tips. Find out more about her role here
Wedding Laws and Why....  Your wedding ceremony can be held at any register office or authorised venue in England or Wales. You can get married in England and Wales as long as you have both lived in a registration district for at least seven days immediately before giving notice of marriage. This applies to all couples, including those travelling from overseas to marry in England and Wales. Once you have found a venue that suits your needs you should contact the Superintendent Registrar of the registration district that it is in. You will need to show them evidence of your name; age (the minimum legal age for getting married in England and Wales is 16 years of age but written consent may be required for anyone under 18 years); nationality (ideally passport); address; evidence of the ending of any previous marriage or civil partnership. You both have to go to your local registry office to give notice of your intention to marry. No one else can do this on your behalf. If you plan to marry in a different area, you should also contact the register office for the district in which the marriage is due to take place. Once your notice of marriage is given it will be displayed on the registry office notice board for a period of fifteen clear days. This notice is valid for 12 months.
A notice of marriage is a legal document required by the Marriage Act 1949 Required information includes name and surname; age; address; occupation; nationality; intended marriage venue
 You have to pay to give notice in advance of a ceremony either at a register office, approved premises or in a religious building other than in a Church. Fees for the registry office ceremony varies depending on the day and room chosen. The cost for attendance by the superintendent registrar and registrar to attend other venues is set by the local authority in question. A further charge is likely to be made by the owners of the building for the use of the premises. You pay for the marriage certificate. You can not incorporate any religious content into a civil marriage ceremony. You may be able to arrange to have non-religious music and/or readings, and for the wedding to be videoed. Ask your venue wedding organiser for more details. On your wedding day you will need to bring with you at least two other people who are prepared to witness the marriage and sign the marriage register For more information please click on this link to the General Register Office http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/marriages/ Click here for Wedding Laws in Scotland
JEWISH CEREMONY
A Jewish Ceremony falls within civil law. The ceremony can take place anywhere whether it has been registered or not. Jewish weddings can not take place between sunset on Friday and sunset on Sunday, on a festival or intermediate day of the festivial, on any Fast day, within the three weeks from the Fast of Tummuz to the Fast of Av, and during certain weeks of the Omer. The rabbi or secretary of your synagogue will provide further details.
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