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 26-Mar 27 Mon-Thu Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £335 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £440.50 Fri-Sat Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £480 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £585.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 27-Mar 28 Mon-Thu Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £355 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £460.50 Fri-Sat Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £505 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £610.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 28-Mar 29 Mon-Thu Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £360 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £465.50 Fri-Sat Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £515 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £620.50 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 26-Mar 27 Mon-Thu Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £450 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £555.50 Fri-Sat Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £600 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £705.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 27-Mar 28 Mon-Thu Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £475 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £580.50 Fri-Sat Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £635 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £740.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 28-Mar 29 Mon-Thu Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £480 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £585.50 Fri-Sat Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £645 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £750.50 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 26-Mar 27 Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £265 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £370.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 27-Mar 28 Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £280 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £385.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 28-Mar 29 Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £285 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £390.50 Anchor 3 Decided where you're having your ceremony? Click here to find out what to do next

Provides details for the process of giving notice for marriage or civil partnership in England and Wales. In order to have a Civil Marriage or Civil Partnership you will need to give legal notice of intention in a registration office. During the appointment you will be required to produce specific documents as evidence of your ID, nationality and residence. At the end of the appointment you will be required to sign a legal statement to say that you intend to get married or form a civil partnership. Once your appointment is completed the details for your ceremony will be displayed at our Cambridge office for 28 days. The notice period of 29 days will start on the day when you attend your notice appointment. Please note that if one of you is a foreign national then your notice period can be extended to 70 days by the Home Office in certain circumstances. At the end of the notice period your marriage documents will be produced. You can only give notice up to 12 months before the date of your ceremony. We recommend that you give notice 4-6 months before your ceremony to ensure that all the legal requirements have been completed in time. Click here to find out how to book your notice(s), the original documents you'll need to bring to your appointment(s) and any additional fees that apply . If we are unable to take your notice, it may delay the date of your ceremony so please do not arrive at your appointment without the documents you require.

The Red Kite, Emery Crescent, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon PE28 4YE Map New Shire Hall The Red Kite, Emery Crescent, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon PE28 4YE Public citizenship ceremonies take place on Mondays. Parking at New Shire Hall Parking for new citizens and their guests is available at New Shire Hall. We recommend that citizens do not park on the road outside New Shire Hall or any of the private car parks. Travel to New Shire Hall The nearest train station to Alconbury Weald is 4.6 miles away, Huntingdon Station. Huntingdon Station is serviced by Great Northern Railway. Information about travelling to Shire Hall can be found by going to: https://www.traveline.info/ There are a number of taxi firms that serve the Alconbury area, some of which are listed below (others are available): A & B Taxis - 01480 467 846 Steve’s Taxis - 01480 412333 East Anglia Cars - 01480 700101 Anchor 1

Informaton about booking your ceremony You can book your ceremony yourself if your ceremony is taking place on or after Wednesday, 27 January 2027. You will need to register an account to check availability and book your ceremony., due to our new booking system being launched this is not currently possible. Please come back on Tuesday 20th October. Availability within the next 3 months is very limited and we will only be able to consider earlier bookings in specific circumstances. You can book your ceremony here If you require a short notice ceremony or are unable to book online then click here to contact us .

Marriage and Civil Partnership - Next Steps Now that you've decided what type of ceremony you want, answer the questions below to find out more. You can change your answers at the bottom of the page. Anchor 1 Things to do now Book a registrar to conduct your marriage or civil partnership. You can make your booking here . This booking is for the registrars to attend your ceremony. You will need to book your ceremony with the venue separately. Please discuss dates and times with the venue before booking our services. 4-6 months before your ceremony Complete the legal requirements for your ceremony to proceed. This is called giving notice of marriage or civil partnership. The appointment will take place at a Registration Office. Further information and how to book can be found here . Decide whether or not to have an enhanced ceremony. If you would like an enhanced ceremony contact us here . 8 weeks before the ceremony Go to the Plan your Day section of the website here where you will find out how to personalise your ceremony . On the day We know you have lots of questions about the finer details of your ceremony day. Information about your day can be found here . Things to do now Decide whether you want to have a simple ceremony or if you would like an enhanced one. Book your marriage or civil partnership. You can make your booking here . 4-6 months before your ceremony Complete the legal requirements for your ceremony to proceed. This is called giving notice of marriage or civil partnership. The appointment will take place at a Registration office. Further information and how to book can be found here . 8 weeks before the ceremony Go to the Plan your Day section of the website here where you will find out how to personalise your ceremony . On the day We know you have lots of questions about the finer details of your ceremony day. Information about your day can be found here . Things to do now For all Anglican buildings you need to talk to the church team to arrange your ceremony. They will be able to advise you about the legal requirements for your marriage. Things to do now Please contact a representative from your Place of Worship to arrange your ceremony. They will advise whether you need to book a registrar to attend on the day. If you are advised that a Registrar needs to attend your ceremony please contact us here . There are strict restrictions on forming a marriage/ civil partnership outside the registration district where either or both of you live. If both you and your partner live outside Cambridgeshire, you can only marry in a Place of Worship in Cambridgeshire if: there is no Place of Worship of that denomination in either of your Registration Districts, AND the Place of Worship you have chosen is the closest geographically to where one of you lives. OR one or both of you has a current and on-going connection through regular attendance at the Place of Worship. Where neither situation applies you could consider creating a residency instead. Click here for details . 4-6 months before your ceremony Complete the legal requirements for your ceremony to proceed. This is called giving notice of marriage or civil partnership. The appointment will take place at a Registration office. Further information and how to book can be found here . Things to do now Contact the Registration District where your venue is located to make your booking. A list of Registration Offices can be found here . 4-6 months before your ceremony Complete the legal requirements for your ceremony to proceed. This is called giving notice of marriage or civil partnership. The appointment will take place at a Registration office. Further information and how to book can be found here . We know you have lots of questions about the finer details of your ceremony day. Contact the Registration District where your venue is located for further information. A list of Registration Offices can be found here. Things to do now Contact the Registration District where you are having your ceremony to make your booking. A list of Registration Offices can be found here . 4-6 months before your ceremony Complete the legal requirements for your ceremony to proceed. This is called giving notice of marriage or civil partnership. The appointment will take place at a Registration office. Further information and how to book can be found here . We know you have lots of questions about the finer details of your ceremony day. Contact the Registration District where your venue is located for further information. A list of Registration Offices can be found here . Things to do now For all Anglican buildings you need to talk to the church team to arrange your ceremony. They will be able to advise you about the legal requirements for your marriage. Things to do now Please contact a representative from your Place of Worship to arrange your ceremony. They will advise whether you need to book a registrar to attend on the day. If you are advised that a Registrar needs to attend your ceremony please contact the Registration District where your venue is located. A list of Registration Offices can be found here . There are strict restrictions on forming a marriage/ civil partnership outside the registration district where either or both of you live. You can only have a ceremony outside the district where you or your partner live if: there is no Place of Worship of that denomination in either of your Registration Districts AND the Place of Worship you have chosen is the closest geographically to where one of you lives. OR one or both of you has a current and on-going connection through regular attendance at the Place of Worship. Where neither situation applies you could consider creating a residency instead. Click here for details . 4-6 months before your ceremony Complete the legal requirements for your ceremony to proceed. This is called giving notice of marriage or civil partnership. The appointment will take place at a Registration office. Further information and how to book can be found here . Things to do now If you are having your ceremony in Scotland go to: https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/registration/i-want-to-get-married-in-scotland-how-do-i-go-about-it If you are having your ceremony in Ireland go to: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/visiting-northern-ireland-marry-or-form-civil-partnership If you are marrying abroad you might need certain documents from the UK government. To find out how to get the documents you’ll need go to: https://www.gov.uk/marriage-abroad If you are advised that you do need to give notice, details of how to book an appointment in Cambridgeshire can be found here . These government documents often have a short expiry date. Do not give notice too early, to ensure that they are still valid at the time of your ceremony. Please also bear in mind that, from the date of your appointment, it will take at least 29 days to produce the documentation you require. You will also need to consider postal delivery and in some cases, you may need to allow additional time to validate your documents before travelling. Where are you having your ceremony or formation? In Cambridgeshire Outside Cambridgeshire but within England or Wales Outside England or Wales What building are you having your ceremony or formation in? an Approved Venue a Register Office a Religious Place of Worship To which faith does your Place of Worship belong? Church of England or Wales Other denominations or faiths Answers Where are you having your ceremony or formation? Change What building are you having your ceremony or formation in? Change To which faith does your place of worship belong? Change

A celebration of life ceremony is an opportunity for family and friends to pay tribute to a loved one who has passed away. A celebration of life ceremony is an opportunity for family and friends to pay tribute to a loved one who has passed away. The ceremony can be held after, or instead of, a traditional funeral service. If you are choosing to use a direct cremation service for your loved one, a celebration of life ceremony can give you the opportunity to remember the life of your loved one in a positive and uplifting way, focussing on the wonderful memories and good times and not the sadness of saying goodbye. The ceremony can be held in one of our Register Office rooms or at a venue of your choosing, such as a hotel, village hall or in your garden or home. Each celebration of life will be completely unique to you and can include readings, special pieces of music, personal messages and stories, and shared memories of your loved one. Unlike a funeral, a celebration of life can take place at any time after the death, when the initial grief has passed and you are feeling more able to cope. It can be meaningful when held on your loved ones birthday or another special date to your family. When you have chosen your date get in touch to create your ideal ceremony by completing the contact form here .

Book your notices and find out what documents you and your partner will need to give notice of marriage. You can only give notice with our service if you live here in Cambridgeshire (this does not include the area covered by Peterborough), or will have lived here for at least the 9 days immediately before your appointment. If one / both of you live elsewhere you must give notice where you live . If you already have an account with us you can log in and book you notice here Alternatively, if you do not have an account yet you can book here Anchor 1

Residency rules to be followed when giving notice. Any party living outside Cambridgeshire MUST either give notice in the district in which they live or have lived at an address in Cambridgeshire for 9 consecutive days immediately prior to their notice date. i.e. 7 clear nights (for example if the first night is the 1st of the month the earliest notice can be given is the 10th of the month). You must supply either: Option 1: Letter from the owner of the property confirming that you have lived at this address for at least 9 consecutive days immediately before the date of your appointment. The owner must give the address, your name and dates you have lived there, the owner's full name and address and it must say that they are the owner. They must sign and date the letter and evidence that they are the owner will be required, Option 2: Letter from tenant living at the same address confirming that you have lived there for at least 9 consecutive days immediately before the date of your appointment. The tenant must give the address, your name and the dates you have lived there, the tenant's full name and it must say that they are the tenant at this address. They must sign and date the letter and provide evidence that they are the tenant. Click here to download a form that can be used to confirm evidence of residence in Cambridgeshire. at your notice appointment . Failure to produce evidence will mean that we will be unable to take your notice and your notice fees will not be refundable.

Terms and Conditions for attending notice of marriage and civil partnership. If you are booking a Notice of Marriage or Civil Partnership you MUST consult the page: cambridgeshireceremonies.co.uk/giving-notice ; BEFORE making your booking. The page will tell you how to book your notice (s) and will tell you and your partner what documents you should bring to your appointment. 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 will expire one year after the date of whichever of you gave notice first. If you are marrying/ forming a civil partnership outside England or Wales then the expiry date of the schedule may be shorter so please check before booking your appointment. Details can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/marriage-abroad . We will be unable to take your notice(s) if you do not provide the specified original documents. After booking your appointment you will receive a confirmation email containing essential information for your appointment. If you do not receive a confirmation of your booking (please check your partner's account and your spam folders) please contact us as soon as possible .

Thinking of hiring a celebrant for your ceremony? Why not have a bespoke celebrant ceremony with us instead. Our celebrants have many years of experience so you can be confident that your special day is in safe hands when you choose us. You have the added benefit that all the legal requirements are seamlessly taken care of. When you choose our bespoke ceremony, you will be contacted by your own ceremony coordinator who will guide you through the entire process. Bespoke Wedding Celebrants in Cambridgeshire Your story. Your celebration. Your own celebrant. Imagine a ceremony filled with the things that make you you: laughter, meaningful words, favourite people and moments you’ll remember long after the day. Our bespoke celebrant service brings that personal celebration together with something extra: your legal marriage arrangements, handled by the same experienced team. A familiar face on your wedding day You’ll have your own dedicated celebrant who will get to know you, help you shape your ceremony and conduct it on the day. Together, you’ll create a script that captures your story and the way you want to celebrate. Whether you’re imagining something relaxed and funny, romantic and heartfelt, or a little of everything, we’ll help you make it feel natural and personal. You don’t need to know exactly what you want yet. Helping you discover the possibilities is part of what we do. All the personal touches, with the legal arrangements taken care of Choosing a celebrant-led celebration usually means arranging your legal marriage separately. With Cambridgeshire Ceremonies, we help you arrange both. Your legal marriage will take place separately at a register office, while your bespoke celebration can take place in your chosen setting. Our team will guide you through the arrangements, so you won’t need to find a separate registration provider. It’s the freedom of a celebrant ceremony, supported by the knowledge and experience of Cambridgeshire Registration Service. A setting that means something to you Your garden. A woodland clearing. A community hall transformed by family and friends. Your bespoke celebration doesn’t have to take place at a licensed wedding venue. Tell us where you’re hoping to celebrate, and we’ll explore the arrangements with you. Make the moments your own Exchange promises in your own words, include a reading that says it perfectly, or invite the people closest to you to take part. From handfasting and sand ceremonies to unity candle lighting, we can help you explore meaningful ways to celebrate your commitment. You can include the traditions you love and create new ones together. Personal attention, backed by experience Our team has conducted thousands of ceremonies across Cambridgeshire. We bring that experience to your day, along with the warmth, care and attention that help you feel comfortable and enjoy the moment. Your own celebrant. A ceremony created with you. Your legal marriage arranged through the same trusted service. Tell us what you’re imagining Share your preferred date, your chosen setting and any ideas you have so far. If you’re still working it all out, that’s a lovely place to start too. We’ll talk you through the possibilities, explain the costs and help you decide whether our bespoke service is right for you. Make your wedding ceremony as unique as your love story. Contact us today to start planning your bespoke celebration. "What an amazing day we had! The ceremony went way beyond our expectations and so many people commented on how good and personal it was. They loved the blessing of the rings as they felt it added another layer of good wishes. Can we just say what a fantastic job you did and how special you made it for us. Thank you so much." Tanya and Dan BOOK A BESPOKE CEREMONY Click here to register your interest in a bespoke ceremony.

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The Brooke Room Map Cambridge Ascham Road, Cambridge CB4 2BD Previous Next Back to Rooms The Brooke Room Situated just outside the beautiful and historic centre of Cambridge, the Brooke Room is bright and spacious, with a contemporary monochrome palette. The ceremony room leads to a dedicated outside photogrphy area with a pergola and seating. Limited free car parking and close to bus routes Disabled access and parking The maximum number of people who can currently attend a ceremony or formation is 58. 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. Thursday Weekly - 9:45; 10:30; 11:15; 13;00; 13:45; 14:30; 15:15 Friday Weekly - 9:45; 10:30; 11:15 Apr-Oct - 13:00 ; 13:45 ; 14:30 ; 15:15 Saturday Weekly - 10:15; 11:00; 11:45; 12:30; 13:45 ; 14:30 ; 15:15; 16:00; 16:45 Anchor 1

The terms by which you may have your marriage ceremony or civil partnership formation outside . You can get married outside from 1 March to 31 October dependent on weather conditions. The Registrar will determine whether or not the ceremony can proceed outdoors (as agreed in our Terms and Conditions ). The ceremony must take place under a fixed structure which is licensed for ceremonies. Click here to see a list of the venues with outdoor ceremony licences .

You can meet us and discuss your plans at our office open days and at wedding fairs and venue open days across the county. You can meet us and discuss your plans at our office open days and at wedding fairs and venue open days across the county. October 2026 Sunday 25th October - Huntingdon Race Couse Wedding Fair November 2026 Sunday 22nd November - Newmarket Wedding Show 10am - 3pm

The Orchard Room Map Cambridge Ascham Road, Cambridge CB4 2BD Previous Next Back to Rooms The Orchard Room The new Orchard Room is light and serene. A chance for couples to have a small ceremony with those closest to them. Limited free car parking and close to bus routes Disabled access and parking The maximum number of people who can currently attend a ceremony or formation is 12. 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 See more about ceremonies in our rooms Availability - Times shown in bold are available as Enhanced Ceremonies only. Tuesday Weekly - 10:30; 11:15; 12:00; 12:45; 13:30; 14:15; 15:00 Wednesday Weekly - 9:45; 10:30; 11:15; 12:00; 12:45; 13:30; 14:15; 15:00 Anchor 1

The Assembly Rooms Map Huntingdon 53 High St, Huntingdon PE29 3AQ Previous Next Back to Rooms The Assembly Rooms The beautifully restored Grade II Listed Georgian Town Hall is situated on the historic Market Square in Huntingdon. Close to pay & display car parks, Huntingdon railway station and bus routes Disabled access and parking Huntingdon Town Hall is a venue for ceremonies delivered by Cambridgeshire Registration Service and the Town Hall should NOT be contacted directly if you have any queries. Viewing Huntingdon Town Hall Viewings are available by appointment only and cannot be accommodated on an ad hoc basis. If you would like to arrange a viewing or discuss a ceremony at Huntingdon Town Hall, please contact Cambridgeshire Registration Service. 0345 045 1363 The maximum number of people who can currently attend a ceremony or formation is 80 in the Assembly Room and 40 in the Council Chambers. 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. Friday Week 2 and 4 - 10:00; 11:00; 12:00 ; 13:00 ; 14:00 ; 15:00 ; 16:00 Saturday Week 2 and 4 - 10:00; 11:00; 12:00 ; 13:00 ; 14:00 ; 15:00 ; 16:00 Anchor 1

Details fo renewal of vows ceremonies in Cambridgeshire. A renewal of vows is a special ceremony for couples who have already contracted a marriage or civil partnership and who wish to celebrate and renew their vows with family and friends, and to celebrate their commitment for a second time. People choose to renew their vows for many reasons, they may have reached a milestone anniversary or simply want to make vows of commitment again in front of family and friends. Renewing vows gives family and friends the chance to celebrate your commitment if you got married abroad with only a few people present, or maybe you just didn’t have the day you would have really liked. Whatever the reason, we can help you plan a ceremony that reflects your journey as a couple and include personal vows, re-dedicating of rings, music and readings. You can also choose to include children or grandchildren in your ceremony if you wish. Renewal of vows ceremonies can be held in one of our Council Ceremony Rooms , at an Approved Venue or at a venue of your choice with prior agreement. Click here to book a renewal of vows ceremony . Please note that renewal of vows ceremonies have no legal status.

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Ask us a question Contact us about a marriage, civil partnership, celebration of life, renewal of vows or naming ceremony . Contact us about your citizenship ceremony . Are you contacting us regarding: A Citizenship Ceremony A Marriage Ceremony A Civil Partnership Formation A Naming Ceremony A Renewal of Vows Ceremony Before contacting us, would you like to take a look at some frequently asked questions? Yes No Filter by Category 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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 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 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 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). 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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/ 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 our guests throw confetti? You can throw confetti outside of the ceremony room. We would ask that you use bio degradable confetti. 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 dog attend our ceremony? We know pets are part of the family, and you may want yours to share your special day! Pets are welcome at approved venues with the venue’s permission and our prior agreement. Animals are not permitted in our own ceremony rooms, except for assistance dogs. There is a £40 administration fee to arrange for your pet to attend. If you have booked an enhanced ceremony, this is included at no additional cost. Sunday and Bank Holiday ceremonies are already enhanced. Please complete the checklist here The checklist and our agreement are required for every pet attending, including those at enhanced ceremonies. Please don’t bring your pet without making these arrangements, as this could delay your ceremony or mean your pet cannot attend. 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. 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. 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'. 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. 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. Would you still like to contact us? Yes No Online - Please answer the question below: Have you already booked your ceremony? Yes No Anchor 1 Booking ID of your Ceremony Your Name Your Email Your Phone Number Your Question Send Thank you for contacting us. We will reply within 3 working days. By Post Cambridgeshire Registration Service Huntingdon Library Princes Street Huntingdon PE29 3PA By Phone 0345 045 1363 Mon-Fri: 9am to 5pm

Information about booking a ceremony in an approved venue in Cambridgeshire. You can choose to have your ceremony at an approved venue. This is a location licensed by the local authority for the celebration of civil marriages and civil partnerships. The historic county of Cambridgeshire includes the university city of Cambridge, the cathedral city of Ely, a variety of riverside market towns and rural scenic villages. We can offer you a diverse choice of venues from city centre hotels to waterside locations, from historic college buildings to country clubs and commanding stately homes to rustic barns. Click here for a list of Approved Venues . Ceremony options are listed below. Approved Venue Venues throughout the county Guests up to room capacity allowed Choice of script wording Music choices Up to two readings Personal vows Available Mon-Sat (not Bank Holidays Outside ceremonies March-October Click here for fees Fees Ceremonies taking place from Apr 26-Mar 27 Mon-Sat Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £755 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £860.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 27-Mar 28 Mon-Sat Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £795 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £900.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 28-Mar 29 Mon-Sat Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £805 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £910.50 Enhanced Approved Venue Venues throughout the county Guests up to room capacity allowed Choice of script wording Music choices Up to four readings Personal vows Include your very own 'love story' as part of the ceremony Extended ceremony time allotted, just take your time on the day Symbolic ceremonies can be included Pets allowed, venue dependent Available Mon-Sun including Bank Holidays Outside ceremonies all year round (venue and weather dependent) Fees Click here for fees Ceremonies taking place from Apr 26-Mar 27 Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £890 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £995.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 27-Mar 28 Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £940 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £1045.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 28-Mar 29 Fee for 2 notices £93 Fee for ceremony £955 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £1060.50 Anchor 1 Anchor 2 ENHANCE YOUR CEREMONY If you'd like to enhance your ceremony, contact us here . Decided where you're having your ceremony? Click here to find out what to do next