As soon as
a couple have made provisional arrangements for their marriage
on approved premises they should be advised to contact the
Superintendent Registrar for the district in which the premises
are situated.
Whitehaven
Registry Office, 01946 852690
Without the
presence of the Superintendent Registrar and Registrar there
can be no marriage and any arrangements for the use of the
premises depend entirely on their availability. It is, therefore,
essential that the couple make advanced booking with the
Superintendent Registrar for their attendance at their proposed
marriage as soon as a booking can be accepted. A fee for
this attendance will be payable before the Ceremony.
Notice must
be given in person, by each party to the marriage, and is
valid for only twelve months, from the day that the notice
of intention is given.
The couple
should be advised that only a civil, non-religious ceremony
can be permitted by the Superintendent Registrar. Any music,
reading, words, poetry or performance which form part of
the ceremony must be agreed in advance with the Superintendent
Registrar who will be attending the ceremony.