Legal
Wedding Monopoly: The Hidden Truth About Registrars vs. Celebrants – And Why It Affects Your Big Day
Independent Celebrants Personalise. Registrars Legalise. There’s a growing frustration echoing from couples across England and Wales. The cause? A subtle but powerful battle over who gets to shape your wedding day. Registration Districts have been busy claiming that their registrars can deliver “exactly what an Independent Celebrant can.” It sounds tempting, but here’s the reality:…
Read MoreRegistrar not available? Don’t panic! I can help!
Over the past couple of months I’ve had a number of wedding enquiries from couples who have not been able to find a Registrar to officiate their wedding at their venue on the required date. This was bound to happen!
As we slowly emerge from lockdown, weddings are back on and Registration Offices in many parts of the country are struggling to clear the backlog of weddings and accommodate new appointments especially over the busy Summer period.
Never fear! Celebrants are here to save the day!
Read MoreAn important update regarding the future of wedding ceremonies in England
You may have seen the news about this landmark case due to be heard in the High Court next week. If successful it will enable Humanists UK celebrants to be able to do legal ceremonies is in England, in a similar way to what is already done in Scotland. This is a great step in the right direction! However, as an Independent celebrant I am not included in this action!
Read More4 Steps to Planning your Celebrant-led Wedding
One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from couples is: How can we do the legal part of our marriage and have a celebrant-led wedding? I hope that this blog will guide you through the 4 steps you need to take to plan your celebrant-led wedding. Step One Book your wedding venue. It…
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