Frequently asked questions about ceremonies (citizenship, marriages and civil partnerships), formations and notices. Filter by Category When do I have to give notice by? You can give notice up to 12 months before the date of your ceremony but we would suggest that you give notice 4-6 months before the date of your ceremony for a number of reasons: 1. Your notice is venue specific. If your circumstances change and you decide to go to a different venue after having given notice then you will need to give notice again; pay a new fee and wait a further 28 days for your legal preliminaries to be completed. 2. If you are marrying/ forming a civil partnership in England or Wales then you must intend to marry/ form your civil partnership within 1 year of the date of your appointment. If your appointments were on different dates then notices wiould expire one year after the date of whichever of you gave notice first. If you give notice too early then a delay to the date of your ceremony caused by a change of circumstances would mean that you would be required you to give notice again because your legal right to have your ceremony would have expired. You would then be required to wait a further 28 days to complete the legal preliminaries and incur a new fee. 3. The notice process can be completed comfortably within 4-6 months. Booking too late may mean that you are unable to secure an appointment or complete legal preliminaries in plenty of time. This is particularly important if you or your partner have divorced overseas since the documentation will have to be referred to The General Register Office which could cause a delay which is outside our control. I am having a legal ceremony abroad and have been told I need a 'Certificate of No Impediment'. Can I get one from you? You can only do so if you are British and physically live here in Cambridgeshire (this does not include Peterborough), and if required by the country where you are having a ceremony. You can find out what is required by going to: https://www.gov.uk/marriage-abroad Some countries also require the Certificate of No Impediment to be issued within X months of your ceremony date. Please note that once notice is given then, after at least 28 clear days, the document will be issued and posted to you. If the link above indicates that you require a CONI, you can book an appointment from the link on the front page: https://www.cambridgeshireceremonies.co.uk/ I need a copy of my certificate on the day of the ceremony, can I have one? The certificate cannot be issued until due process has been followed so unfortunately this will not be possible. We do understand a document may be required for legal purposes (such as the country you are travelling to has a law preventing couples that are not in a legal marriage / civil partnership from sharing a hotel room). If this applies to you, contact us at least 28 days before your ceremony. Can I have a ceremony outside? You might be able to have your ceremony outside from 1 March to 31 October, at an Approved Venue, dependent on weather conditions. The Registrar will determine whether or not the ceremony can proceed outdoors. To find out more go to: https://www.cambridgeshireceremonies.co.uk/venues-outdoor-structures I have had a ceremony abroad. Do I need to register it here; can I get a certificate from you; can I have a ceremony here too? If your ceremony is legally recognised in the country where it took place, and does not contravene the relevant laws of this country, it will be recognised here. You can not register it here and we can not provide any certificates. You can not have another legal ceremony here, as it would bring into question the validity of the first ceremony, but we do offer celebratory 'renewal of vows' instead. To find out more go to: https://www.cambridgeshireceremonies.co.uk/renewal-of-vows Can you remind me what documents I need to bring to my notice appointment Go to: https://www.cambridgeshireceremonies.co.uk/giving-notice-of-marriage-or-cp After answering the questions it will display a summary of the documents required. I can't remember if I have pre-ordered any certificates - how can I check? If you booked and paid for ceremony on-line you will need to log into your online account to check. If you did not book and pay on-line please call our colleagues on 0345 045 1363 who can check for you. Please note that you will not have pre-paid for any certficates for a religious ceremony that we are not / did not attend. Can we have a ceremony at any religious building we want to? For all Anglican buildings you need to talk to the church team before contacting us. In most cases you will not need to give notice, or ask us to attend, because you will be able to use religious preliminaries instead. The law for all non-Anglican buildings is very specific so please take a look at: https://www.cambridgeshireceremonies.co.uk/marriage-outside-district Please discuss it with the religious team at the building where you intend to have your ceremony. Do I have to provide witnesses? It is your responsibility to provide two witnesses. There is no lower age limit for witnesses, but they must be old enough to understand what is taking place and to be able to testify to what has taken place should this be necessary. They must be able to speak and understand English. They must be present throughout the ceremony. The Registration Service are unable to provide, or act, as witnesses. Can I give notice for a religious building, even if we don't live in that District or worship there? For all Anglican buildings you need to talk to the church team before contacting us. In most cases you will not need to give notice, or ask us to attend, because you will be able to use religious preliminaries instead. The law for all non-Anglican buildings is very specific. Details can be found at: https://www.cambridgeshireceremonies.co.uk/marriage-outside-district ; and discuss it with the religious team at the building where you intend to have your ceremony. I have had my ceremony, where are the certificates I had pre-paid for? Once your ceremony has taken place it will be added to the computer system within 7 days, and then any pre-paid certficates will be posted within a further 14 days via second class Royal Mail (currently post is then taking 2-3 weeks to then be delivered). Please therefore allow at least 28 days after your ceremony for receipt. Do I need to bring ID on the day of my ceremony? Generally, no. If you change your name by Deed Poll between giving notice and the ceremony, you will need to bring an original copy of that Deed Poll. Witnesses do not need ID. I am giving notice but my decree absolute only shows my married name and I have reverted to my maiden name. Is this ok? You will need to bring your marriage / civil partnership certificate to show the link between the surnames; alternatively, if you have a child bring their birth certificate as it will show your maiden name. How do I order certificates after my civil / religious ceremony has taken place? Once your ceremony has taken place it will be added to the computer system within 7 days, provided there are no issues with your completed schedule (and in the case of any religious ceremony that the schedule has been received back from the minister of religion). Please go to: https://cambridgeshire-self.achieveservice.com/service/Online_Certificate_order_form ;to order your certificates. Please note the various postal options and timescales before ordering. What time should I arrive for my ceremony? If your ceremony is in a council ceremony room, please arrive no less than fifteen minutes before the ceremony start time. If your ceremony is at one of our approved venues, please arrive at least 30 minutes before your ceremony is due to begin. You will both need to meet with the registrars separately prior to your ceremony. I have lost my decree absolute (marriage) or dissolution order (civil partnership). Can I still give notice? No. At the appointment you must produce an original court stamped (and fully signed) copy of the decree absolute or dissolution order. Copies can be obtained from the county court where your divorce was heard. Terms and conditions apply to any appointments booked. Terms and Conditions can be found at: https://www.cambridgeshireceremonies.co.uk/notice-terms-and-conditions I have received my certificate but it says 'Certified Copy' on it. Where is the original? The legal record of a marriage or civil partnership is the computer entry made after the ceremony. This means that every certificate we issue is a certified copy - there is no 'original' for you to receive, nor any "digital" copy. How do I sign the marriage schedule or civil partnership schedule? You will need to sign with your usual signature using the name you have before the ceremony/ formation takes place or ‘the name you entered the ceremony room with'. My partner does not speak English. Can you provide a translator/interpreter? If either of you does not understand or speak English, you need to have an interpreter/translator to ensure you understand what you are agreeing, both when giving notice and at your ceremony. This can't be either of you but can be a family member, friend, neighbour, colleague etc. The interpreter must sign as a witness to the ceremony. If you have any other difficulties with speech or language, or don't know anyone, please let us know in advance. There is an error on my certificate, how do I correct it? On the day of the ceremony it is your responsiblity to check that the information on the schdules is all correct before signing it. The person conducting the ceremony must also then note how each person has signed, in pencil, fo us to copy as we enter details onto the system in due course. We will of course first check that it is not a simple copying error made by ourselves when adding the completed schdule to the system. To report a problem go to: https://cambridgeshire-self.achieveservice.com/service/Registrations_general_enquiries ; and use the form to state the date and location of your ceremony, your names, what the error is and what the correct details are. We will then check for any error on our part. If it is our mistake, and within legal permissions, we will arrange for you to return the certificate and issue a replacement. If not then there are legal processes, timescales and statutory fees which apply for all corrections depending on the type of error. Details will provided when we reply to your initial query. How do I provide music for my ceremony? If your ceremony is in a council ceremony room you can either choose for us to play a selection of music or ask a guest to use a digital device to play the music via Bluetooth on our sound bar. Approved venues will make their own arrangements with you directly. Why doesn't my certificate show the surname I have decided to use after my marriage / civil partnership, and can it be added? In England and Wales (unlike some other countries) the law means that a certificate will only show the name in which you contracted your marriage / civil partnership, and not the surname you now wish to use. It is not possible to add this to a certificate. Most places you contact to inform them of your name change will simply expect to see it as a reflection of the names on your certificate (for example if you decide to double barrel the seperate surnames previously held by both of you). Can I bring fresh flowers for my ceremony at a council ceremony room? If you wish to bring small flower decorations, you can place them in the room at the start of the ceremony. The arrangements will need to be removed at the end of your ceremony. We cannot arrange access to the room in advance. Please remember that there is limited space in the room. Can our dog attend our ceremony? Animals (with the exception of assistance dogs) are not permitted at our own ceremony rooms but this is discretionary for Approved Venues and MUST be discussed at the time of booking and after prior agreement with your venue. Ceremonies booked after 01/04/2025 must be Enhanced Ceremonies in order for a pet to be at your ceremony, and you will need to upgrade in order to have your pet with you on the day. If your ceremony is on a Sunday or Bank Holiday then it is already enhanced and you just need to notify us that there will be a pet at the ceremony. A member of the Ceremonies Team will contact you to complete a checklist before the ceremony date, animals will not be permitted to attend a ceremony without this and if the team are not notified it may delay or even postpone your ceremony. Can you ask our guests not to post anything on social media until we have posted first? If you have any specific requests about photography or social media during the ceremony, you can ask the registrar on the day to announce them just before it starts. We would also suggest that you make your guests aware of this request in advance by including it on the invitation or order of service. Please note we accept no resonsiblity or liability if anyone fails to comply. Can our guests throw confetti? You can throw confetti outside of the ceremony room. We would ask that you use bio degradable confetti. We have been asked by a film company to have our ceremony filmed. Is this ok with you? You need to ask the film company to get in touch with us first as there are legal agreements to be considered which must be checked in advance. If they just turn up on the day, they will not be allowed to film. Can I re-register my child(ren) after marrying/ forming a Civil Partnership? If parents have married or formed a civil partnership after their child was born, they are required to re-register the birth to have the natural father’s details added to the birth record. You must use form LA1 to re-register your child’s birth. The form can be found at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/849229/GRO_LA1.pdf What is the difference between a civil marriage and a civil partnership? A civil marriage is a marriage that takes place with 2 registrars present (one to conduct the ceremony and one to complete legal paperwork). It is a spoken contract witnessed by 2 people and has no religious content, the ceremony can take place in an approved premise or a register office but because of the spoken nature of the contract it is not possible to just come in and sign the paperwork. A civil marriage is called a wedding, and you will legally be husband and wife after the ceremony and will be Mr and Mrs whether you choose to have the same surname or not. A Civil Partnership is a written contract between 2 people, with 2 witnesses. You do not have to say anything at all if you do not wish to, you can just sign the paperwork or you can have a personalised ceremony. After a civil partnership formation, you will legally be known as Civil Partners. If you are a heterosexual couple and you change your mind about being in a civil partnership you CANNOT convert to a marriage. To end a civil partnership the process is the same as ending a marriage but instead of being called divorce it is called a dissolution. A civil marriage and a civil partnership have the same legal standing for couples in this country but Civil Partnerships are not recognised in many countries abroad so if you intend living outside of the UK in the future please do not presume you will have the same legal rights as a married couple and you should seek professional legal advice for further guidance. To see a comprehensive list of differences go to: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marriage-and-civil-partnership-in-england-and-wales Can we convert our existing legal civil partnership to a marriage? There is no current legal option in England or Wales that allows for the conversion of a mixed sex civil partnership into a marriage. If you have a same sex civil partnership then there is a legal option to convert from that to a same sex marriage. Details can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/convert-civil-partnership Can I give notice and / or have a ceremony virtually? Legislation in England and Wales does not permit legal notice, civil partnerships or marriages to be done in any way other than in person face-to-face. Will the cost of my ceremony increase after I’ve booked and paid? When you book a ceremony you are accepting our terms and conditions, which include your liability for any fee increase. Locally set fees Fees are reviewed by the council each April so the price for future years may increase. They are presently set until 31 March 2028. Details can be found at: https://www.cambridgeshireceremonies.co.uk/fees Statutory Fees Fees are set by the Treasury. These can be changed at any point during the year, and this can sometimes be at short notice. How do I apply in advance for a passport using the surname I will use after my marriage / civil partnership? If you want to change the surname on your passport, this can be done up to 12 months before the ceremony. You need to send a completed PD2 form, available from GOV.UK or from Post Offices, to Cambridgeshire Registration Service, Huntingdon Library, Princes Street, Huntingdon PE29 3PA with a stamped addressed envelope. Registration Officers will contact you to take a Payment of £37, complete the form and return it to you so that you can include it with your passport application. Your passport will be issued three months prior to your ceremony. Details can be found on GOV.UK at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/passports-for-newly-weds-and-civil-partners The Law Commission are making changes to the way that weddings are delivered. When will it become law? The Law Commission has published its final recommendations on the reform of weddings law in England and Wales. The report only contains proposals for reform and has no legal foundation. The government has up to 12 months to respond and then any changes will then need to be laid in law so, for now, nothing has changed. What will happen if I don't return my ceremony planner? If your ceremony planner is not received within 1 week of the ceremony then we will deliver a basic ceremony.

Details of venues licensed for civil marriages and partnerships in Cambridgeshire. Providing contact details, map and image. Category All Undercover Marquees Unit 1 Braefield, Somersham, Cambridgeshire PE28 3YD 01487 840221 sales@allundercover.co.uk Website Offering 20 years’ experience, the contemporary structures can be configured to accommodate a small intimate wedding or a larger number of guests. Various Wedding Packages are on offer as well as a more bespoke option to cater for individual needs.Their focus is on attention to detail and providing a professional service based on the quality of the products and the excellent customer service. Marquees Andy Nash Guitar info@andynashguitar.com Website Andy Nash brings a unique repertoire of modern popular music arranged for the classical guitar. Best described as a blend of classical, blues & jazz with an extensive song list ranging from film soundtracks to recent pop music, Andy’s subtle, unobtrusive playing style is ideal for adding ambience during ceremonies, drinks receptions and/or dinner. Five star rated on Facebook and Google, prices start from £250. Music Barnwell Florists 263 Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8JE 01223 350761 weddings@barnwellflorists.co.uk Website At Barnwell Florists, expert floral designers will work closely with you to create striking bouquets and displays to accent your wedding and complement your chosen colours or themes for your special day. Paying attention to the finest details, you are guaranteed to be truly thrilled with your flowers no matter what your budget. Florist Brides by Solo 115 Exning Road, Newmarket, CB8 0EL 01638 661648 hello@bridesbysolo.co.uk Website Brides by Solo is one of the longest serving bridal shops in the region, assisting Brides and their Maids for over 35 years. Their Designers include Maggie Sottero, Rebecca Ingram, Mark Lesley, Lillian West, Catherine Deane, White Rose Plus, Brighton Belle Tea Length dresses. Bridesmaid collections. Wedding Dress cleaning and boxing. Sizes 6-30. Prices range £799-£1599. Call them for professional, fun and friendly service. Bridal Cambridge Premier Chauffeur Agency 6 Harcombe Road, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, CB1 9PD 01223 472772 info@cpchauffeurs.co.uk Website Cambridge Premier Chauffeur Agency is an executive chauffeur company based in Cambridge which prides itself on its outstanding quality of service for your wedding day. Travel in style in a silver Mercedes Benz E/S class and personalise your wedding car with ribbons, door bows and flowers. They also offer additional vehicles for the groom, best man, ushers and bridesmaids to complement the bridal car. Car Hire Fairytale Marquees Spinney House, Kimbolton Road, Hail Weston, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5LB 01480 700632 info@fairytalemarquees.co.uk Website Fairytale Marquees is a friendly family run business which supplies exquisite marquees for weddings. With 15 years experience in the industry, they have earned an impeccable reputation and have invaluable knowledge which they are willing to share with you to help create your perfect day. From the rustic to the contemporary, they have structures available to suit every taste including the all new petal pole marquee. Whether it’s a small intimate wedding or one on a grand scale you will find what you are looking for from their vast range. And if it’s a Winter wedding, significant seasonal discounts are available. Once you have decided on your perfect marquee, take a look at their full range of accessories such as dance floors, indoor and outdoor lighting, toilet facilities and even Bell Tent hire that can sleep up to 4. From start to finish you will be guided by an experienced member of the team to ensure your vision and dreams are met. Their aim is to provide you with the best service, equipment and value for money so give them a call. Marquees Fraser Hart - Cambridge Unit SU08, The Grand Arcade, Cambridge, CB2 3BJ 01223 306004 cambridge@fraserhart.co.uk Website At Fraser Hart Cambridge, there is a beautiful selection of ladies’ and men’s wedding rings for you to choose from, including both traditional and diamond-set designs in a variety of precious metals. Also offered is a handpicked selection of bridal jewellery to help you shine on your big day, as well as perfect gifts for those all-important members of your bridal party. You will receive a warm welcome in-store and be shown the exquisite beauty of their engagement rings, wedding rings and jewellery collections. Jewellery JCJ Photography 07852 380357 jcjphotograph@gmail.com Website Cambridge-based wedding photographer, Julia C Johnson produces compelling wedding portraits presented in a range of bespoke photographic books at competitive rates. With over 15 years’ experience and an international client-based portfolio, Julia knows the importance of approaching your requests in a personal manner, ensuring that the final photographic presentation reflects the most significant moments of your special day. Professional videos can be arranged as an extra product to supplement packages. Julia offers the very best in wedding photography and her products will provide you with a lifetime of treasured memories. For a free consultation, give her a call. Photography is her passion! Julia C Johnson, BA (Hons) Photographic Digital Media, MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography Photography La Margherita Restaurant 15 Magdalene Street, Cambridge CB3 0AF 01223 315232 enquiries@lamargheritacambridge.com Website Set on the oldest street in Cambridge, a short walk from Shire Hall Register Office, La Margherita offers the perfect venue for smaller, more intimate groups. They can seat up to 42 guests in the downstairs dining room and with over 40 years experience they will ensure you have a memorable day in a relaxed environment. Reception La Raza 4-6 Rose Crescent, Cambridge CB2 3LL 01223 464550 info@laraza.co.uk Website Located under the cobbles of Rose Crescent, La Raza is an intimate and welcoming city centre events venue, suitable for parties up to 100. They have an extensive list of wine, craft beers, cocktails & soft drinks. Their tapas style menu lends itself perfectly for social gatherings and all sorts of celebrations, however they are able to offer bespoke menus to suit your dietary preferences. Best of all La Raza is able to offer free venue hire depending on your time of booking and party size! Reception Marriage Preparation 07800 753134 dandj@marriageprep.co.uk Website Courses held on Saturdays for couples wishing to prepare for their marriage. Duncan and Janice MacInnes Courses Olliver Photography 07717 230680 hello@olliverphotography.com Website Annie and Christian Olliver have been shooting reportage,documentary style weddings in London and the rest of the UK for 10 years. With a style that is very relaxed, informal and friendly, they will capture the narrative of your day, at a distance allowing for natural images, inspired by light and true moments. They draw on many influences but are mostly inspired by the couple themselves and what is important to them, but also draw from the setting. The local architecture of a city and the vibrancy of the people or the rolling landscape in the country, all provide inspiration. A sense of place helps to frame the whole experience of the day. Their work shows an obsession with little details, and an understanding of how natural light can lift a subject from something ordinary to something beautiful. Bespoke rates available for smaller weddings with shorter coverage. Instagram: @olliverphotography Photography Orton Hall Hotel & Spa 01733 391 111 conference@ortonhall.co.uk Website Set in mature parkland, the hotel has an unrivalled location. The elegant conservatory caters for 90 guests at a civil ceremony with the Great Room and Orton Suite entertaining 90 and 140 guests respectively for the wedding breakfast with additional guests for the evening function. Reception Regency Cakes 29 Oxford Street, Exning CB8 7EW 01638 578975 / 07720291721 info@regencycakes.com Website Regency Cakes is a top-quality cake company with their own store in Exning, Newmarket. They have over 30 years’ experience in baking and confectionery and can provide the wedding cake of your dreams. All cakes created are unique and tailored to your specific requirements. They offer free consultations to ensure that they are aware of your exact ideas for your cake, personalising it to your theme and design. Cakes Scott Gilbert Wedding Photography 07971 863849 info@scottsofcambridge.co.uk Website Photography Susan Nicholas Opulent Bridal Arthur Park, Thorby Avenue, March, Cambridgeshire PE15 0AZ 01354 880050 Website Important Bridal News! The brand new store is now open, showcasing a stunning range of genuine Designer Wedding Dresses, Bridesmaids and Men’s Formal Hire. Come and find out why Brides are travelling over 2 hours to visit them. SNOB is the ‘must go to’ bridal studio - book in for your private appointment, to ensure you have dedicated attention, professional advice and help to find your dream dress. Bridal b

The Guildhall Anchor 1 The Guildhall Website Map The Guildhall, 3 Parsons Court, Wheeler Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QB Tel: 01223 791791 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 395 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Public Building, Small Ceremony Room 1/5 Anchor 2

Poets House Hotel Anchor 1 Poets House Hotel Website Map Poets House Hotel, 40-44 St Marys Street, Ely, CB7 4EY Tel: 01353 887777 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 95 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Hotels and Restaurants, Small Ceremony Room, Outdoor Ceremony 1/5 Anchor 2

The Wordsworth Room Map March Registration Office March Library and Learning Centre, City Road, March PE15 9LT Previous Next Back to Rooms The Wordsworth Room The Wordsworth Room is a bright space within the modern building of March Library, offering green landscaped grounds to the side of the building adjacent to the River Nene. Free car park, and close to bus routes Disabled access and parking The maximum number of people who can currently attend a ceremony or formation is 73. This number includes the couple and two witnesses. Babies, children and photographers are included in this number. Types of Marriage and Civil Partnership Ceremony Simple ceremony without personalisation Enhanced ceremony See more about ceremonies in our rooms Availability - Times shown in bold are available as Enhanced Ceremonies only. Tuesday Week 2 - 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00 Saturday Week 3 - 11:00; 12:00; 13:00 ; 14:00 ; 15:00 Additional Date: 23 Aug 2025 Anchor 1

Hotel du Vin Cambridge Anchor 1 Hotel du Vin Cambridge Website Map Hotel du Vin Cambridge, 15-19 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1QA Tel: 01223928991 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 60 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Hotels and Restaurants, outdoor ceremony, small ceremony room 1/5 Anchor 2

information about the availability of ceremony rooms in Cambridgeshire Anchor 1 Ceremonies can be booked throughout the year for the following times. If a time is unavailable when booking, then it will already have been taken by someone else. To find out more about our ceremony rooms click here . Click the arrows below to see availability for each day of the week. Times shown in bold are available as Enhanced Ceremonies only. Monday The Tennyson Room (Ely) Monday after the first Friday of the month - 9:30; 10:15; 11:00 Tuesday The Keats Room (Huntingdon) Week 1 - 13:00; 13:45; 14:30; 15:15 The Orchard Room (Cambridge) Weekly - 10:30; 11:15; 12:00; 12:45; 13:30; 14:15; 15:00 The Wordsworth Room (March) Week 2 - 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00 The Assembly Room (Huntingdon) Week 1 - 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00 Available: 7 Apr 2026; 7 Jul 2026 and 4 Aug 2026 Wednesday The Orchard Room (Cambridge) Weekly - 9:45; 10:30; 11:15; 12:00; 12:45; 13:30; 14:15; 15:00 Thursday The Brooke Room (Cambridge) Weekly - 9:45; 10:30; 11:15; 13:00; 13:45; 14:30; 15:15 Friday The Assembly Room (Huntingdon) Week 2 and 4 - 10:00; 11:00; 12:00 ; 13:00 ; 14:00 ; 15:00 ; 16:00 The Brooke Room (Cambridge) Weekly - 9:45; 10:30; 11:15 Apr-Oct - 13:00 ; 13:45 ; 14:30 ; 15:15 The Keats Room (Huntingdon) Week 2 and 4 - 13:00 ; 13:45 ; 14:30 ; 15:15 The Tennyson Room (Ely) Week 1 - 9:30; 10:15; 11:00 Saturday The Assembly Room (Huntingdon) Week 2 and 4 - 10:00; 11:00; 12:00 ; 13:00 ; 14:00 ; 15:00 ; 16:00 The Brooke Room (Cambridge) Weekly - 10:15; 11:00; 11:45; 12:30; 13:45 ; 14:30 ; 15:15; 16:00; 16:45 The Keats Room (Huntingdon) Week 1 and 3 - 11:15; 12:00; 16:15 Week 2 and 4 - 12:00; 12:45; 13:30 ; 14:15 ; 15:00 The Tennyson Room (Ely) Saturday after the first Friday of the month - 12:00; 12:45; 13:30 ; 14:15 The Wordsworth Room (March) Week 3 - 11:00; 12:00; 13:00 ; 14:00 ; 15:00 Click here If you're ready to book your ceremony .

Swynford Manor Anchor 1 Swynford Manor Website Map Swynford Manor, London Road, Six Mile Bottom, Newmarket, CB8 7RQ Tel: 01638 592609 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 145 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Country House, Outdoor Ceremony Urban-luxe meets rural beauty at Swynford Manor, a surprising and delightfully different wedding venue near Cambridge. From the Bridal Preparation Room to the Garden Room and terrace, couples have exclusive use of this refined venue. The Study is perfect for ceremonies for up to 100 guests, or couples can marry beneath the pagoda in the immaculate grounds. The prime reception space, for 50-150 guests, is the Garden Room. Features include huge windows, velvet wingback chairs and a sparkling checkerboard dancefloor. There’s plenty of space to stay, with 13 rooms including the Bridal Suite at the top of its own staircase. Suites have copper baths, beautiful black carved fireplaces and huge beds. This is a wedding destination everyone will enjoy. 1/5 Anchor 2

The Granary Estates Anchor 1 The Granary Estates Website Map The Granary Estates, Parsonage Farm, Woodditton, CB8 9RZ Tel: 01638 731230 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 175 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: County House, Something Different 1/5 Anchor 2

Cambridge Union Society Anchor 1 Cambridge Union Society Website Map Cambridge Union Society, 9a Bridge Street, Cambridge, CB2 1UB Tel: 01223 417144 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 395 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Public Building, Small Ceremony Room The Cambridge Union Society is located in the heart of Cambridge. Established in 1815, the Union has played host to world leaders in all fields from politics, celebrity culture to academia. Couples are invited to tie the knot in the historic Union building with two spaces, ideal for the perfect ceremony. To create your dream day, professional advice and recommendations are offered at every stage of planning by the experienced wedding team. From the initial viewing of the Union, through to the highly-recommended suppliers that they work with they are there to help so give them a call. 1/5 Anchor 2

The Red House Anchor 1 The Red House Website Map The Red House, 134 Old North Road, Longstowe. CB23 2UT Tel: 01954 264777 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 35 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Small ceremony room Hotels and restaurants Outdoor ceremony 1/5 Anchor 2

Pembroke College Anchor 1 Pembroke College Website Map Pembroke College, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RF Tel: 01223 338118 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 105 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: College 1/5 Anchor 2

The Maltings Anchor 1 The Maltings Website Map The Maltings , Ship Lane, Ely, CB7 4BB Tel: 01353 662633 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 175 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Public Building The Maltings is a breath-taking Wedding Venue situated next to the River Ouse. They offer a wide range of packages, including bespoke packages, enabling you to design your wedding day to fit perfectly with your vision. They have an experienced events manager to help you, from the booking stage right through to the end of your wedding day. Book your wedding in today and let them join in celebrating with you! 1/5 Anchor 2

Willow Grange Farm Anchor 1 Willow Grange Farm Website Map Willow Grange Farm, Ely Road, Chittering, Cambridge, CB25 9PL Tel: 07742 376455 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 145 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Something Different, Outdoor Ceremony 1/5 Anchor 2

Cambridge Bar Hill Hotel Anchor 1 Cambridge Bar Hill Hotel Website Map Cambridge Bar Hill Hotel, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8EU Tel: 01954 249988 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 95 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Hotels and Restaurants 1/5 Anchor 2

Information about booking a ceremony in a council ceremony room in Cambridgeshire. You can choose to have a ceremony in one of our rooms with no added personalisation or an enhanced ceremony with a greater number of choices for your day. Enhanced ceremonies are available in The Brooke, Keats, Assembly, Tennyson and Wordsworth Rooms. Full details of all our rooms can be found here. The availability of each of our rooms can be found here . Ceremony options are listed below. Council Ceremony Room Rooms available throughout the county Saturday ceremonies available Guests up to room capacity allowed Music choices Simple script Limited times available Click here for fees Fees Ceremonies taking place from Apr 25-Mar 26 Mon-Thu Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £325 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £421.50 Fri-Sat Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £465 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £561.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 26-Mar 27 Mon-Thu Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £335 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £431.50 Fri-Sat Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £480 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £576.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 27-Mar 28 Mon-Thu Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £355 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £451.50 Fri-Sat Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £505 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £601.50 Enhanced Council Ceremony Room Rooms available throughout the county Saturday ceremonies available Guests up to room capacity allowed Music choices Script choices Choice of script wording Poem/ reading Personal vows Ceremony times 1-3pm available Fees Click here for fees Ceremonies taking place from Apr 25-Mar 26 Mon-Thu Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £425 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £521.50 Fri-Sat Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £565 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £661.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 26-Mar 27 Mon-Thu Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £450 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £546.50 Fri-Sat Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £600 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £696.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 27-Mar 28 Mon-Thu Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £475 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £571.50 Fri-Sat Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £635 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £731.50 Anchor 1 Anchor 2 Orchard Room Ceremony Music choices allowed Simple script Up to eight guests plus witnesses Available Tuesdays and Wednesdays only Fees Click here for fees Ceremonies taking place from Apr 25-Mar 26 Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £250 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £346.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 26-Mar 27 Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £265 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £361.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 27-Mar 28 Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £280 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £376.50 Anchor 3 Decided where you're having your ceremony? Click here to find out what to do next

Rectory Farm Anchor 1 Rectory Farm Website Map Rectory Farm, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB25 9AF Tel: 0773 486107 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 60 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Country House, Small Ceremony Room, Outdoor Ceremony 1/5 Anchor 2

Newnham College Anchor 1 Newnham College Website Map Newnham College, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 9DF Tel: 01223 335700 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 115 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: College, Outside Ceremony 1/5 Anchor 2

Childerley Hall Anchor 1 Childerley Hall Website Map Childerley Hall, Childerley, Dry Drayton, CB23 8BA Tel: 01954 211433 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 290 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Halls and Stately Homes, Outdoor Ceremony 1/5 Anchor 2

Costs of certificates and notices. Fees for Ceremony Rooms, Approved Premises and Statutory ceremonies broken down by weekday, weekend and Bank Holidays. Fees are reviewed on a yearly basis and (except for statutory fees, marked *) have currently been set for ceremonies until April 2028. In addition to the fees below please note that: There is an additional notice charge of £15 per person for non-British individuals if referred to The Home Office. Naming and renewal of vow fees are the same as shown for Council Ceremony Rooms and Approved Venues. Up to two children in the same family are included. You would have to book another ceremony time if you have more than two children to include. Click the arrows below for ceremonies taking place: Anchor 1 1 April 25 - 31 March 26 Council Ceremony Room - Mon to Thu Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £325 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £421.50 Council Ceremony Room (Enhanced) - Mon to Thu Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £425 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £521.50 Click here for information about Enhanced Ceremonies Council Ceremony Room - Fri and Sat Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £465 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £561.50 Council Ceremony Room (Enhanced) - Fri and Sat Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £565 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £661.50 Click here for information about Enhanced Ceremonies Our attendance at an Approved Venue - Mon to Sat Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £735 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £831.50 Enhanced ceremony option will be an additional £105 - Click here for information about Enhanced Ceremonies Our attendance at an Approved Venue - Sun and Bank Holiday Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £840 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £936.50 Bespoke Ceremony (includes Statutory ceremony and celebration ceremony) Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £1,250 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £1,346.50 Our attendance at a Religious Building Fee for 2 notices £84* Registration Officer attendance £104* Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £200.50 Amendments to Bookings £50 after the initial 14 day booking period Citizenship Ceremonies Fee for attending a public ceremony is included in the cost of your application to The Home Office Fee for Private Ceremony on a weekday £200 Fee for Private Ceremony on a Saturday £300 Orchard Ceremony Room Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for appointment £250 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £346.50 Statutory Civil Partnership or Marriage Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for appointment £56 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £152.50 Take place on Tuesdays in Cambridgeshire Register Office. Only the couple and two witnesses are permitted to attend. 1 April 26 - 31 March 27 Council Ceremony Room - Mon to Thu Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £335 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £431.50 Council Ceremony Room (Enhanced) - Mon to Thu Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £450 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £546.50 Click here for information about Enhanced Ceremonies Council Ceremony Room - Fri and Sat Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £480 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £576.50 Council Ceremony Room (Enhanced) - Fri and Sat Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £600 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £696.50 Click here for information about Enhanced Ceremonies Our attendance at an Approved Venue - Mon to Sat Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £755 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £851.50 Enhanced ceremony option will be an additional £135 - Click here for information about Enhanced Ceremonies Our attendance at an Approved Venue - Sun and Bank Holiday Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £890 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £986.50 Bespoke Ceremony (includes Statutory ceremony and celebration ceremony) Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £1,320 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £1,416.50 Our attendance at a Religious Building Fee for 2 notices £84* Registration Officer attendance £104* Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £200.50 Amendments to Bookings £50 after the initial 14 day booking period Citizenship Ceremonies Fee for attending a public ceremony is included in the cost of your application to The Home Office Fee for Private Ceremony on a weekday £TBC Fee for Private Ceremony on a Saturday £TBC Orchard Ceremony Room Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for appointment £265 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £361.50 Statutory Civil Partnership or Marriage Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for appointment £56 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £152.50 Take place on Tuesdays in Cambridgeshire Register Office. Only the couple and two witnesses are permitted to attend. 1 April 27 - 31 March 28 Council Ceremony Room - Mon to Thu Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £355 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £451.50 Council Ceremony Room (Enhanced) - Mon to Thu Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £475 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £571.50 Click here for information about Enhanced Ceremonies Council Ceremony Room - Fri and Sat Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £505 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £601.50 Council Ceremony Room (Enhanced) - Fri and Sat Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £635 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £731.50 Click here for information about Enhanced Ceremonies Our attendance at an Approved Venue - Mon to Sat Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £795 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £891.50 Enhanced ceremony option will be an additional £145 - Click here for information about Enhanced Ceremonies Our attendance at an Approved Venue - Sun and Bank Holiday Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £940 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £1,036.50 Bespoke Ceremony (includes Statutory ceremony and celebration ceremony) Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for ceremony £1,395 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £1,491.50 Our attendance at a Religious Building Fee for 2 notices £84* Registration Officer attendance £104* Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £200.50 Amendments to Bookings £50 after the initial 14 day booking period Citizenship Ceremonies Fee for attending a public ceremony is included in the cost of your application to The Home Office Fee for Private Ceremony on a weekday £TBC Fee for Private Ceremony on a Saturday £TBC Orchard Ceremony Room Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for appointment £280 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £376.50 Statutory Civil Partnership or Marriage Fee for 2 notices £84* Fee for appointment £56 Fee for certificate £12.50* Total £152.50 Take place on Tuesdays in Cambridgeshire Register Office. Only the couple and two witnesses are permitted to attend.