{"id":633,"date":"2019-05-17T11:39:08","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T11:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wedding-planning-secret.com\/?p=633"},"modified":"2019-05-24T08:51:28","modified_gmt":"2019-05-24T08:51:28","slug":"the-wedding-ceremony-2-the-dos-and-donts-of-the-civil-wedding-ceremony-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/the-wedding-ceremony-2-the-dos-and-donts-of-the-civil-wedding-ceremony-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dos and Don\u2019ts of the Civil Wedding Ceremony in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At its most basic, a civil wedding ceremony must include legal declarations of status and the exchange of marriage vows. In short, both partners make verbal commitments to love and support each other throughout the rest of their lives. These vows can be accompanied by an exchange of rings, but this is not an obligatory part of the ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>But, what\nmust you include, and is there anything you can\u2019t do? We\u2019re here to answer your\nquestions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>What do I need at my civil wedding ceremony?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, a civil wedding ceremony must be conducted by an official registrar at a registry office or other approved licensed venue in the UK. In order to hold the ceremony, the registrar needs \u201cauthority\u201d which you can obtain by giving notice of your impending marriage at your local registry office. If you and your partner live in different areas of the UK, you will both need to do this at your own relevant local office, and in the area local to your venue. Notice must be given at least 28 days before the marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/planning\/ceremony-dos-donts\/tom-pumford-634026-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"The Dos and Don\u2019ts of the Civil Wedding Ceremony in the UK\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The civil\nceremony must include legal declarations and vows, which are essentially verbal\ncommitments made by both partners to love, cherish and support each other\nthrough the rest of your lives. You are also required to invite at least two\nother people to the ceremony, either family or friends. These people act as\nwitnesses to the ceremony and must sign the official marriage register at the\nend of the ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For full details on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/the-wedding-ceremony-what-are-the-legal-wedding-ceremony-options-in-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"legal side of marriages (opens in a new tab)\">legal side of marriages<\/a>, read our other post on the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/planning\/ceremony-dos-donts\/beautiful-bouquet-bridal-247295.jpg\" alt=\"The Dos and Don\u2019ts of the Civil Wedding Ceremony in the UK\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To sum up, you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>At least\n28 days\u2019 notice<\/li><li>A\nregistry office or licenced venue<\/li><li>A\nsuperintendent registrar<\/li><li>A\nregistrar of the registration district<\/li><li>Two\nwitnesses<\/li><li>Declaration\nand contracting words (vows)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Can we include our own choice of readings in the\nceremony?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is\na great deal of freedom in the format of the civil ceremony. So long as the\nvows you make contain the declaration and contracting words, you can formulate\nyour own words around them if you wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to submit the script of your wedding vows to the registrar before the ceremony takes place. Consequently, provided the registrar approves it, you will be able to use your own wording as part of your own personalised ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/planning\/ceremony-dos-donts\/michelle-jimenez-500910-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"The Dos and Don\u2019ts of the Civil Wedding Ceremony in the UK\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\nalso include your own choice of readings as part of the ceremony. The readings must\nbe appropriate to the solemnity of the occasion, but cannot be specifically\nreligious. You also need to submit a copy of the readings you wish to include\nto the registrar for approval beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"some (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/wedding-ceremony-readings\/\" target=\"_blank\">some<\/a> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"readings (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/8-non-religious-wedding-readings-for-couples-with-taste\/\" target=\"_blank\">readings<\/a> we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/shakespeare-wedding-shakespeare-wedding-readings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"recommend (opens in a new tab)\">recommend<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Can we include music in the ceremony?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You are, of course, allowed to include music in your civil wedding ceremony. You can either use recorded music or employ musicians \u2013 perhaps a harpist or a string quartet \u2013 to set the scene. Then, you can ask for music of your choice to play while you sign the register at the end of the ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/planning\/ceremony-dos-donts\/zelle-duda-402991-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"The Dos and Don\u2019ts of the Civil Wedding Ceremony in the UK\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The music you choose must be suitable for the occasion. Moreover, you will be asked to submit a list of the pieces you have chosen to be performed to the registrar beforehand for approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Above all, the music you choose must be secular in nature. You cannot use overtly religious music or hymns as part of your civil wedding ceremony. But, classical music is acceptable, provided it is not religious. Popular music can also be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/planning\/ceremony-dos-donts\/tiko-giorgadze-411994-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"The Dos and Don\u2019ts of the Civil Wedding Ceremony in the UK\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Certainly check with the registrar; some are more liberal in their interpretation of what is or is not overtly religious, and might allow the melody of &#8216;Ave Maria&#8217; to be played instrumentally rather than sung, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, if you do want to hire musicians, look at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"how much it might cost (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/how-much-does-wedding-ceremony-music-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\">how much it might cost<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>What can\u2019t be included in a civil wedding ceremony?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Weddings\nby definition are solemn events. Your registrar will be quick to tell you if\nyou plan to do something that is not allowed. If you go ahead and do it anyway,\nyour ceremony could be nullified. Furthermore, there might be restraints on\ntime, especially if your ceremony is taking place in a registry office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/planning\/ceremony-dos-donts\/thomas-ae-645351-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"The Dos and Don\u2019ts of the Civil Wedding Ceremony in the UK\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At a civil wedding ceremony, you are explicitly not allowed to include anything of a specifically religious nature. This includes music, readings and vows. Instead, opt for a poem or the lyrics of a love song in the readings. In conclusion, whatever your choice, make sure that you show it to the registrar beforehand to make sure that it is acceptable and appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Why can\u2019t I include religion?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nEngland and Wales, there are two types of wedding ceremony: religious and\ncivil. Because marriage is a legal binding for everyone, laws are put in place\nto ensure anyone, religious or not, could get married. If you choose to have a\nreligious ceremony, you may need to have a civil one as well. This will be the\ncase unless you are Jewish, Anglican or a Quaker, where special allowances are\nmade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Can I still exchange rings with\nmy partner?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of\ncourse! Although the idea of wedding rings seems grounded in religion, the\npractice of exchanging and wearing rings goes back to Ancient Egypt. Nowadays\nit tends to be just the bride who wears a ring, at least on this side of the\nAtlantic, but it is up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/planning\/ceremony-dos-donts\/andrew-itaga-145333-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"The Dos and Don\u2019ts of the Civil Wedding Ceremony in the UK\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You could\nchoose to both wear a ring, just one of you, or not have them at all. There is\nmuch symbolism given to rings, but they are not a legal necessity in a wedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, however, if you do decide to use a wedding ring in your ceremony, make sure that the words you exchange during this are, again, not explicitly religious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Do I have to wear a white dress?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t even have to wear a dress! It is up to you what you wear \u2013 but within reason. For instance, don\u2019t show up in a t-shirt with inappropriate images, or topless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Is it different if I have married before?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\nare applying for your notice of marriage certificate, take all relevant\ndocuments with you. For example, this may include a decree absolute or a death\ncertificate if you are widowed. After the process of applying for notice, your\nprevious relationships change nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>This article is a general guide, and rules may be looser \u2013 or more strict \u2013 in your local area. Above all, always run things by your registrar if you are unsure.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At its most basic, a civil wedding ceremony must include legal declarations of status and the exchange of marriage vows. In short, both partners make verbal commitments to love and support each other throughout the rest of their lives. 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