Celebrants & Registrar
Why have a celebrant?
Because of the Covid shut down more couples had to use celebrants in order to have the wedding they planned. We loved the freedom that it gave our couples.
So how does it work, a celebrant can't legally marry you so you would need to go to the registry office to do the legal bit! But then the freedom a celebrant gives you about your timing, content and personal touches to your wedding can be so amazing. If you wanted a religious ceremony but wanted it outside or if you want a funny wedding anyplace that isn't a legally designate
The county registrars are lovely but their job and timings are very fixed, often they're going on to another wedding so any delay would be a problem. With your own celebrant you're much freer.
So there are two fabulous celebrants we recommend.
Memorable Moments
We first met Lesley when her son got married here. What a lovely lady, caring and thoughtful. We lovely her quiet style, softly spoken way. Have a look at her website of getting in touch with her on07985428256 she can also be reached by email
Moments of Joy
Wonderful Joy is also one of our recommended venue dressers. Joy says " she can offer a bespoke ceremony from the very traditional to the very unusual, no two services will ever be the same and you will have exactly what you wish for, as well as being filled with love, laughter and your happy ever after." What more could you ask for? You can see Joy's website and all she has to offerhere or phone her on07733270711
How to book a registrar?
When planning your wedding, one of the most important tasks is booking a registrar. A registrar will officiate at your civil wedding ceremony, and is the key (in England and Wales) to ensuring everything is legally binding.
Remember: if you’re having a religious wedding, such as a Catholic or Church of England ceremony, your wedding will be legally binding but you don’t need a registrar.
It’s pretty straightforward to book a registrar for your wedding. You should book a registrar that is local to your venue - not necessarily where you live.
Remember: you must give notice at the register office where you live, but book a registrar in the area that you’re getting married, if they’re different.
Step One: Contact the Register Office
Get in touch with the registry office that is local to your venue. Either send an enquiry online, or give them a call. It’s important to do this as soon as you know your wedding date, to ensure a registrar is available for your wedding day.
Step Two: Check Times
It’s great news if a registrar is available on your wedding day, but make sure you determine the time too. You don’t want to be tied to an 11am wedding if you only have access to your venue from 10am!
Step One: Contact the Register Office
Get in touch with the registry office that is local to your venue. Either send an enquiry online, or give them a call. It’s important to do this as soon as you know your wedding date, to ensure a registrar is available for your wedding day.
Step Two: Check Times
It’s great news if a registrar is available on your wedding day, but make sure you determine the time too. You don’t want to be tied to an 11am wedding if you only have access to your venue from 10am!
Step Three: Give Notice of Marriage
You’ll need to give notice of marriage before you get married - often called ‘giving notice’, this should be done at the registry office where you live.If you live separately, you should each give notice in your respective areas. This must be done at least 29 days before your ceremony, but you can have up to a year to do it in. Your register office will advise you on the best time to come in and give notice. You must get married within 12 months of giving notice, or it will expire!
You’ll need to give notice of marriage before you get married - often called ‘giving notice’, this should be done at the registry office where you live.If you live separately, you should each give notice in your respective areas. This must be done at least 29 days before your ceremony, but you can have up to a year to do it in. Your register office will advise you on the best time to come in and give notice. You must get married within 12 months of giving notice, or it will expire!
Step Four: Pay Any Fees
It’s not free to book a registrar! Make sure you settle any outstanding fees to ensure there are no hitches on your wedding day.
Step Five: Confirm Your Wedding Details
It’s always worth checking in ahead of your wedding to make sure all your details are confirmed. The registrar you meet when you give notice may not be the one who conducts your ceremony, so have your ceremony wishes (such as personalised vows etc.) in writing!
It’s not free to book a registrar! Make sure you settle any outstanding fees to ensure there are no hitches on your wedding day.
Step Five: Confirm Your Wedding Details
It’s always worth checking in ahead of your wedding to make sure all your details are confirmed. The registrar you meet when you give notice may not be the one who conducts your ceremony, so have your ceremony wishes (such as personalised vows etc.) in writing!
The cost of booking a wedding registrar can vary, depending on whether the registrar is travelling to your wedding venue, or if you’re getting married at the register office.
Denbigh Registry Office
https://www.registryofficesnearme.com/registry-office/denbigh-registry-office
