Showing posts with label civil ceremonies in Brstol. Show all posts
Showing posts with label civil ceremonies in Brstol. Show all posts

Thursday, 8 August 2013

Venue Spotlight: Arnos Vale

A cemetery might not be top of your list of romantic locations, but if you are looking for a wedding venue in Bristol, then don't rule out Arnos Vale.


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Steeped in local history and with two stunning locations for civil ceremonies and Anglican ceremonies, there is lots of choice and flexibility. The Spielman Centre can hosts civil ceremonies and receptions and the attached cafe and terrace makes a great chill out area and bar for your guests.


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The Anglican Chapel can host wedding ceremonies as well as offer space for a sit down meal if you marry in the Spielman Centre. The chapel is neutral and a real blank canvas for you to decorate.


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The food is provided by Whisk! who cater exclusively for all weddings and offer a wide choice of food from bangers and mash to buffets, tagines and curries.

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The cemetery really is a fascinating place and has a very calm and serene atmosphere rather than feeling cold or sombre. It really suits weddings and as you enter the Chapel it's really no different to walking through a graveyard for a church wedding.

If you are looking for a unique historical wedding venue, then make sure to have a look around and make up your own mind. I think you'll fall in love and if you do marry there you'll support the work to restore and maintain an important part of Bristol's heritage. Visit the website for more information www.arnosvale.org.uk

Images Courtesy of Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust


Wednesday, 9 May 2012

Planning a Civil Ceremony in Bristol


Today Bristol Wedding Planner Steph Allison from How 2 I Do Wedding and Event Planning talks us through the sometimes confusing task of organising a Civil Ceremony .

Many private wedding venues now hold licences for Civil Ceremonies and Civil Partnerships such as hotels, country houses, barns and even ships such as the SS Great Britain. Ceremony dates can be provisionally booked more than 12 months in advance and you can officially give notice from 12 months prior to your ceremony.

Giving notice involves you and your partner attending the Register Office, talking to a Registrar and paying a fee.Your venue should be able to advise you which Registrar to contact to book your ceremony and you will also need to give notice at your local Register Office which may be on Corn Street, in Yate, Bath or elsewhere, depending on where you live.

Here's a summary of the main points as a handy guide,


      You must both give notice in person at the register office where you have lived for the previous 7 days (£67.00 per couple)

      Notice of your ceremony will be posted for 15 days

      16 days later an authority is granted and sent to the Registrar performing the ceremony

      The ceremony must take place within 12 months of giving notice

      Documents required are: Passport (or birth certificate and driving licence) council tax bill or proof of address plus decree absolute or Death certificate if divorced or widowed


    

      You may be interviewed privately and you will be asked personal questions about your partner

      The Register Office Ceremony Fee is £43.50

      The Licensed Venue Fee is £310 (Sunday £370.00)

      2 witnesses are required to sign the register

      Readings and music can be added but must not have religious content (the Registrar will need to meet with you to approve them and your vows)

      If you or your partner are subject to immigration control, you must contact the Council for further guidance.

For more information visit the Bristol City Council Website here 




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