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OX F O R D S H I R E
CEREMONIES
Gone are the days when a Civil Ceremony meant a quick and
simple process in front of an office desk…
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Civil Marriage
These days, you can have almost any kind of
wedding, from a simple “I do” in a Registration
Service Ceremony Room with a couple of friends
as witnesses, to a more grand affair at an approved
venue, with bridesmaids, attendants, readings
and music: the works! Nearly anything goes but be
aware that civil ceremonies must not include any
religious content.
arrangements. The only other requirement on the
day is that you have two adult witnesses present
who also must be able to speak and understand
English.
There is a huge variety of places in which
to have a civil wedding in Oxfordshire.
Booking a Civil Ceremony
Once you have settled on the date and venue for
your ceremony and made a provisional booking,
you will need to get in touch with the helpdesk on
0345 241 2489 to ask if Registrars will be available
on the day and at the time you want.
There will be two Registrars at your wedding; one
to conduct the ceremony and the other to register
your marriage. All ceremonies are held in English.
If either partner is unable to speak or understand
English, an interpreter must be present. You can
discuss this with the Registrar who takes your Notice It is essential that you do this before making
any other arrangements.
of Marriage so that you can make appropriate
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