What will happen on the wedding day at Peterborough Register Office?

 

The bride and groom with the guests should arrive at the office at least 10 minutes before the appointed time of the marriage.

 

 

The marriage and ceremony room seats 30 guests in addition to the bride and groom. This number cannot be exceeded for safety reasons and additional guests must wait outside.

 

Weddings need to be witnessed by two adults. Both of them must be able to understand the marriage ceremony in English. If either the bride or the groom does not understand English, someone should be asked to act as an interpreter.

 

The marriage room is accessible for wheelchair users. Guide dogs are welcome to accompany their owner. Within the marriage room a loop system operates for those with hearing difficulties.

 

 

The registrar will come to the waiting room to invite the bride and groom into the marriage and ceremony room. If the fee of £43.50 for the ceremony and one marriage certificate has not already been paid in advance, then this will need to be paid to the registrar. Payment can be made by cheque, credit card or cash (correct amount please). Cheques should be made payable to Peterborough City Council.

 

The registrar will then check the details that will be entered into the marriage register.

 

The information required is similar to that given at the time of giving notice of intention to marry. In addition, the registrar will ask for the full name of either your natural father, your adoptive father if you have been legally adopted, or your step father, and his present or last known occupation.

 

If rings are to be exchanged they may be placed on the ring cushion on the table or the best man may bring them forward as part of the ceremony.