Log into your account to manage your ceremony and notice bookings. Before booking your ceremony, please take a look at the Marriage and Civil Partnership section of this website by clicking here . If your ceremony takes place outside Cambridgeshire then you do not need to register on our site to book your notice appointment(s). Click here to check documents required and to book your notice appointment . If your ceremony takes place in Cambridgeshire , you will need to register on our site to book the registrar. When you have booked registrars for your ceremony you can book notice appointment(s) by signing into your account. Click here to register on our website . Click here to log into your account.

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Certificates will be supplied after your ceremony. This page provides details of ordering and timescales for supply. New marriage legislation means that the way a marriage is registered in England changed from 4 May 2021. The change in the law means that the details of your marriage are recorded on a marriage ‘schedule’ or in some cases ‘document’, signed by you, your witnesses and the officiant. Details from the completed marriage 'schedule' or 'document' will be entered on the electronic register within 7 days of your schedule or document being received at the register office, in the area where you got married. In the case of religious ceremonies, it may first take up to 21 days for your paperwork to be received at our offices. A marriage certificate can only be issued after the details have been entered on to the electronic register. This means that you will not be able to obtain a marriage certificate on the day of your marriage. This applies whether you marry in a civil ceremony or a religious ceremony. If you have paid for certificates already these will be posted by second class Royal Mail (typically post can take 2-3 weeks to be delivered). Frequently Asked Questions 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 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 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. 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 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. 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. 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). Filter by Category

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If either party is subject to immigration control, at least one party giving notice must live in Cambridgeshire or have lived at an address in Cambridgeshire for 9 consecutive days immediately prior to their notice date. i.e. 7 nights. Evidence of residency in Cambridgeshire will be required when your notice is taken. The couple must attend their notice appointments together. 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. 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. Click here to download a form that can be used to confirm evidence of residence in Cambridgeshire. at your notice appointmen t . Failure to produce evidence will mean that we will be unable to take your notice and your notice fees will not be refundable.

If neither party lives in the Registration District where a non-Anglican religious building is located then there are only very specific legal circumstances that will allow notice to be taken and for the ceremony to take place there. These are only if : there is no such religious building in the Registration District where either party resides AND the one stated for the ceremony is the closest geographically or; at least one party has a current and on-going connection with the religious building where the ceremony is intended to take i.e. this is where they currently worship on a regular basis. Where neither situation applies you could consider creating residency instead. Click here for details .

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 . Answer the questions below to find out how to book your notices and work out which documents you and/or your partner will need to bring to the appointment. If required, you can change your answers at the bottom of the page. Click on the Email button below to send a copy of this document to your email address. Anchor 1 foreign1 foreignp Foreign outside1 outsidep Outside stoppartner1 stoppartner2 Waiting for status ... Email Send BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT Please note: ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR APPOINTMENT Please note: WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO YOUR APPOINTMENT Please note: WHAT YOUR PARTNER NEEDS TO BRING TO THEIR APPOINTMENT Please note: YOUR ANSWERS Please note: Normal Text Title Subtitle Normal Text Before we can advise on evidence they have to bring, we have to discuss their situation with them. Please contact us with additional information about their circumstances . Is your partner a member of the visiting armed forces or do they have diplomatic status? Yes No Is your partner from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settlement or pre-settlement status or did they make an application for settlement or pre-setlement status before 30 June 2021? Yes No Does your partner have Irish nationality? Yes No Does your partner have British nationality? Yes No Was a divorce granted outside the British Isles? i.e England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. Yes No How did it end? Divorce/ Dissolution Death of their Partner Has your partner ever been married or in a civil partnership? Yes No Was your partner born before 1 January 1983? Yes No Does your partner live in Cambridgeshire (excluding Peterborough) Yes No Before we can advise on evidence you have to bring, we have to discuss your situation with you. Please contact us with additional information about your circumstances . Are you a member of the visiting armed forces or have diplomatic status? Yes No Are you from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settlement or pre-settlement status or did you make an application for settlement or pre-settlement status before 30 June 2021? Yes No Do you have Irish nationality? Yes No Do you have British nationality? Yes No Was a divorce granted outside the British Isles? i.e England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. Yes No How did it end? Divorce/ Dissolution Death of your Partner Have you ever been married or in a civil partnership? Yes No Were you born before 1 January 1983? Yes No Do you live in Cambridgeshire (excluding Peterborough)? Yes No Did you register on our booking system and proceed to book your ceremony or formation online? Yes No Have you already booked your ceremony or formation? Yes No What building are you having your ceremony or formation in? A Register Office or Approved Venue An Anglican Church (Church of England/ Church in Wales) Any Other Religious Place of Worship Where are you having your ceremony or formation? In Cambridgeshire (excluding Peterborough) Outside Cambridgeshire In Scotland In Ireland Abroad subject Answers Start again Where are you having your ceremony or formation? Change What building are you having your ceremony or formation in? Change Have you already booked your ceremony or formation? Change Did you register on our booking system and proceed to book your ceremony or formation online? Change Do you live in Cambridgeshire (excluding Peterborough)? Change Were you born before 1 January 1983? Change Have you ever been married or in a civil partnership? Change How did it end? Change Was a divorce granted outside the British Isles? Change Do you have British nationality? Change Do you have Irish nationality? Change Are you from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settlement or pre-settlement status? Change Are you a member of the visiting armed forces or have diplomatic status? Change Does your partner live in Cambridgeshire (excluding Peterborough) Change Was your partner born before 1 January 1983? Change Has your partner ever been married or in a civil partnership? Change How did it end? Change Was a divorce granted outside the British Isles? Change Does your partner have British nationality? Change Does your partner have Irish nationality? Change Is your partner from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settlement or pre-settlement status or did they make an application for settlement or pre-setlement status before 30 June 2021? Change Is your partner a member of the visiting armed forces or do they have diplomatic status? Change

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 .

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.

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 .

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. January 2026 10/01 Ascham Rooms, Cambridge Open Day 11am - 1pm February 2026 14/02 Huntingdon Town Hall Open Day, 11am - 2pm Be among the first to experience our stunning new ceremony space! Join us for an exclusive first look at Huntingdon Town Hall, meet the team, explore the rooms, and feel confident that your wedding day just got even more beautiful. 21/02 Ascham Rooms, Cambridge Open Day 11am - 1pm 22/02 Lakeside Lodge Golf & Country Club Wedding Fair 10am - 2pm March 2026 01/03 Old Nene Country Club Wedding Fayre 11am - 2pm 01/03 Gonville Hotel Open Day 12 noon - 3pm 08/03 Swynford Manor Open Day 11am - 3pm

Citizenship ceremonies for new British citizens, naming ceremonies and renewal of vows ceremonies. Baby naming ceremonies are a time to welcome a new child into the family and are a great alternative to a traditional religious ceremony. Naming ceremonies are a meaningful and joyous way of gathering the people that are important to you to celebrate the arrival of your child. The ceremony can involve you making lifelong commitments or promises to the child and to each other, and share the love, hope and dreams you have for your child. You can introduce supporting adults in the ceremony who will take a special interest and play a significant role in the child’s upbringing. They can be referred to as sponsors, mentors, supporters or whatever you wish to call them. You may also wish to include other children in the ceremony. The ceremony can include the significance of the child’s name, include readings and music and be as formal or informal as you wish to make it. Naming 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 naming ceremony . Please note that naming ceremonies have no legal status.

The Hop Rooms Anchor 1 The Hop Rooms Website Map The Hop Rooms, Elgood & Sons, North Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Previous Next Back to Venues Tel: 01945 583160 Max guests: 70 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, Something Different, Outside Ceremony 1/5 Anchor 2

Longstowe Hall Anchor 1 Longstowe Hall Website Map Longstowe Hall, Longstowe, CB23 2UH Previous Next Back to Venues Tel: 01954 719419 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 Room 1, Ascham Road, Cambridge CB4 2BD Map Cambridge Register Office Cambridge Room 1, Ascham Road, Cambridge CB4 2BD Anchor 1

Gonville Hotel Anchor 1 Gonville Hotel Website Map Gonville Hotel, Gonville Place, Cambridge, CB1 1LY Previous Next Back to Venues Tel: 01223 366611 Max guests: 75 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

Haycock Manor Hotel Anchor 1 Haycock Manor Hotel Website Map Haycock Manor Hotel, Wansford, Peterborough, PE8 6JA Previous Next Back to Venues Tel: 01780 782223 Max guests: 295 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

Downing College Anchor 1 Downing College Website Map Downing College, Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ Previous Next Back to Venues Tel: 01223 334860 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: College, Small Ceremony Room A perfect location for your perfect day. Downing College’s classical elegant style and peaceful surroundings make it an ideal choice for your wedding day. There are exclusive wedding packages, onsite hotel standard ensuite accommodation and outstanding cuisine created by an award-winning chef. 1/5 Anchor 2

Storeys Field Centre Anchor 1 Storeys Field Centre Website Map Storeys Field Centre, Eddington Avenue, Cambridge Previous Next Back to Venues Tel: 01223 656696 Max guests: 170 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, Public Building 1/5 Anchor 2

Lakeside Lodge Golf and Country Club Anchor 1 Lakeside Lodge Golf and Country Club Website Map Lakeside Lodge Golf and Country Club, Fen Road, Pidley, PE28 3DF Previous Next Back to Venues Tel: 01487 740540 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: Country Club, Outdoor Ceremony At the centre of Cambridgeshire, Lakeside Lodge caters for all your requirements to make your wedding day truly special. A large attractive function room with panoramic views of surrounding countryside from the large balcony as well as a bar, dancefloor, ample free parking, overnight accommodation and first class catering from their experienced chefs using the finest fresh ingredients. 1/5 Anchor 2