EXCHANGING VOWS What should we consider when planning our ceremony at a register office? When planning a registry office wedding, you need to be aware that you must give legal notice of marriage in the district where you reside a minimum of 28 days before the wedding takes place and ensure that you have at least two witnesses available to witness your declaratory and contractual vows being spoken. The Register Office room, also known as The Statutory Marriage or Civil Partnership Room, is designed for those wishing to say the legal vows or sign the paperwork to complete their legal union. This is done in the presence of just two witnesses in a small interview room, without readings, music, personal vows, floral arrangements or any fanfare. Nowadays, a register office also offers other rooms, and it does not always have to be simple. Cheylesmore Manor House offers three other settings and bespoke ceremonies with enhancements, including personal vows, personal script, readings, handfasting, candle ceremonies and more. An experienced ceremony coordinator will meet and talk you through the finer details. Claire Healy | Cheylesmore Manor House www.ceremoniesinsidecoventry.co.uk/cheylesmoremanorceremonysuite ALL REVVED UP What should be kept in mind regarding booking transport for our special day? With many vehicles at your disposal, including vintage and classic cars, London taxis and VW Campervans, the first decision is to select a vehicle that complements your theme. This choice will set the tone for your special day. Exploring various options and reading reviews from past clients about the cars and their drivers is crucial. Look for a company with a proven track record that can easily handle the logistics of your wedding day, ensuring a stress-free experience. If the company is friendly and can advise on how to make your day ‘flow’ well, they’ll give you professional service on your big day. When booking a wedding car, ensure it has enough head and leg room for your needs and large enough doors to get in, but without any problems, in a wedding dress with a train. Also, consider any high hairstyles or headdresses. Check the car’s seating capacity and whether the company can safely transport children by providing a suitable car or booster seat. The law requires this up to the age of 12. If the company is happy to provide more than one trip to the venue, check for sufficient time for that extra journey. Finally, suppose the company is happy to provide extra services such as a choice of colour for wedding ribbons and bows or offer a Champagne stop between the wedding venue and reception. In that case, it may make your day even more special. Just remember that champagne or bubbly will need to be provided by the client because of licensing regulations. Andrew Grieve | My Little White London Taxi https://mylittlewhitelondontaxiforweddings.co.uk www.facebook.com/amyedwardsphotography16 TREASURED BLOOMS I would love to preserve my wedding flowers after the big day. What should I keep in mind, and what’s the process like? If you’re thinking of preserving your flowers after the big day, ask the coordinator or someone you trust, like a bridesmaid, to place them in a glass of water when you’re not holding them for photos. Arrange this with the venue beforehand; they might even provide a vase. This will help keep your flowers fresh and ready to box and post after the wedding. We’ve put a lot of thought into making the process as convenient as possible for you— it’s incredibly straightforward! With more than 95 products available on our website, the only challenge is deciding which ones you want made with your flowers. Here’s how we’ve simplified the process for you… •Pick your products and place your order on our website. •Follow the instructions to box up your flowers and send them to us for next-day delivery. •Sit back and wait for your keepsakes to be returned to you. Once we have your flowers, we’ll keep you updated with photo updates, usually via WhatsApp. If you don’t have WhatsApp, don’t worry—we’ll email you instead. You’ll receive an update when your flowers are dry and another when your keepsakes are finished and ready to be returned to you. We recommend booking in advance, but understand sometimes this isn’t possible. If we have availability, we always consider last-minute bookings. We’re here to support you every step of the way. Salma Sanji | Sals Forever Flowers | https://salsforeverflowers.com 84
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