Registrars

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of 4 January 2021 further national restrictions will come into force from 00:01 6 January 2021 in England.

 

Weddings and Civil Partnerships 

Marriages and Civil Partnerships in England

COVID control measures will still be in place within our buildings.  In order to keep everyone safe we are continuing with infection control measures on face coverings, washing hands and room ventilation.  Therefore we will be ensuring no over crowed spaces by complying with capacity limits on rooms, therefore the capacity of the room is 15 in total  both parties who are to marry, two witnesses , 10 seated guests and photographer.  (staff not included) – if you are not having a photographer an additional guest may be invited. 
For further Government guidance please go to https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-wedding-and-civil-partnership-ceremonies-receptions-and-celebrations-guidance-from-step-4
 

Outdoor marriages and civil partnerships

Following an announcement by UK Government on Sunday 20 June, from 1 July changes are being introduced to allow legal outdoor civil marriages and civil partnership registrations to take place within the grounds of approved premises.  

The number of guests who can attend civil marriages and civil partnership ceremonies depend on how many people the venue or space can safely accommodate with social distancing measures in place.  This will be based on the Covid-19 risk assessment of the venue or outdoor space, and the measures put in place to limit the spread of Covid-19.  Couples are asked to contact their venue to discuss options for existing and new bookings.   
For further information on outdoor civil marriages and civil partnership ceremonies please see the following link:
 
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/outdoor-civil-marriage-and-civil-partnership-ceremonies/guidance-for-couples-outdoor-civil-marriage-and-civil-partnership-ceremonies