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.

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 .

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 Choice of script wording Available Mon-Sat (not Bank Holidays Outside ceremonies March-October Click here for fees Fees Ceremonies taking place from Apr 25-Mar 26 Mon-Sat Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £735 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £831.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 26-Mar 27 Mon-Sat Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £755 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £851.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 27-Mar 28 Mon-Sat Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £795 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £891.50 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 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 25-Mar 26 Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £840 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £936.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 26-Mar 27 Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £890 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £986.50 Ceremonies taking place from Apr 27-Mar 28 Fee for 2 notices £84 Fee for ceremony £940 Fee for certificate £12.50 Total £1036.50 Anchor 1 Anchor 2 Decided where you're having your ceremony? Click here to find out what to do next

Burgess Hall Anchor 1 Burgess Hall Website Map Burgess Hall, Westwood Road, St Ives, PE27 6WU Tel: 01480 388500 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 694 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 Burgess Hall is situated in the picturesque market town of St Ives and provides the ideal setting for your Wedding Day. Whether you are looking to hold the whole day or just the reception at this flexible venue it is sure to be able to accommodate your numbers, capable of seating up to 750 they are also experienced in catering for smaller more intimate numbers of 80+. There are packages to suit all budgets and they are able to create tailor-made packages to your specifications. 1/5 Anchor 2

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

Royal Cambridge Hotel Anchor 1 Royal Cambridge Hotel Website Map Royal Cambridge Hotel, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1PY Tel: 01223 351631 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: Hotels and Restaurants, Small Ceremony Room Royal Cambridge Hotel offers beautiful suites within peaceful and traditional surroundings for you to enjoy your wedding day. The hotel are equipped and delighted to arrange all your requirements for the day, from the civil ceremony to wedding breakfast and evening reception, and can offer special overnight accommodation rates for those of your guests travelling from afar. However large or intimate the guest list, Royal Cambridge Hotel have the team and facilities to cater for your every need, and the quality of service essential to make your special day the most memorable of your life. 1/5 Anchor 2

Mill Farm Anchor 1 Mill Farm Website Map Mill Farm, Potton Road, Gamlingay, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 3LW Tel: 07771 735233 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 45 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: Outdoor Ceremony, Something Different 1/5 Anchor 2

Chippenham Park Estate Anchor 1 Chippenham Park Estate Website Map Chippenham Park Estate, Chippenham Park, Chippenham, Ely, CB7 5PT Tel: 01638 721416 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: Country House, Outdoor Ceremony 1/5 Anchor 2

Minstrel Court Anchor 1 Minstrel Court Website Map Minstrel Court, Ermine Way, Arrington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire SG8 0AB Tel: 03334 444234 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 150 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: Outdoor Ceremony, Something Different 1/5 Anchor 2

Swavesey Windmill Anchor 1 Swavesey Windmill Website Map Swavesey Windmill, Hale Road, Swavesey, CB24 4QP Tel: 01954 232247 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: Outdoor Ceremony, Something Different Offering outstanding facilities, in unique and picturesque surroundings, with a bespoke flexible service tailored to your individual needs. The Windmill is set on the outskirts of the Cambridgeshire Fens, and is the perfect towering backdrop for any event. Whether just holding your reception or your whole day, they can accommodate large or small gatherings within their wedding marquee to suit any taste or style. Ceremonies are licensed to take place inside this beautiful venue or on the covered pond side jetty. They pride themselves in helping with planning and decorating to make sure your day runs smoothly. If you choose to hold your ceremony and reception with them, you are more than welcome to have the venue the day before your wedding to add your own personal touches. 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

Barrington Hall Anchor 1 Barrington Hall Website Map Barrington Hall, 11 Haslingfield Road, Barrington, CB22 7RG Tel: 01223 652444 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: Halls and Stately Homes, Small Ceremony Room, Outdoor Ceremony 1/5 Anchor 2

Longstowe Hall Anchor 1 Longstowe Hall Website Map Longstowe Hall, Longstowe, CB23 2UH Tel: 01954 719419 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 135 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, Small Ceremony Room, Outdoor Ceremony 1/5 Anchor 2

Cambridge Belfry Hotel and Spa Anchor 1 Cambridge Belfry Hotel and Spa Website Map Cambridge Belfry Hotel and Spa, Back Lane, Cambourne, CB23 6BW Tel: 01954 714600 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 195 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 1/5 Anchor 2

Old Bridge Hotel Anchor 1 Old Bridge Hotel Website Map Old Bridge Hotel, 1 High Street, Huntingdon, PE29 3TQ Tel: 01480 424300 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 The Old Bridge is the perfect location for your wedding ... whether an intimate occasion for a party up to 60 in the Dining Room or a larger celebration for up to 110 guests in the Restaurant. The Old Bridge offers a combination of beautiful 18th century architecture and a riverside location, exceptional food and wine, personal service - all at an extremely competitive price. They are also licensed to hold Civil Marriage ceremonies on the premises. Visit their website for more information and some great pictures 1/5 Anchor 2

Clare College Anchor 1 Clare College Website Map Clare College, Trinity Lane, Cambridge. CB2 1TL Tel: 01223 333203 Previous Next Back to Venues Max guests: 89 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

Madingley Hall Anchor 1 Madingley Hall Website Map Madingley Hall, Madingley, CB23 8AQ Tel: 01223 749222 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: Halls and Stately Homes, Small Ceremony Room, Outdoor Ceremony 1/5 Anchor 2

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

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.

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