FAQs
"IS this Legal?"
A celebrant cannot legally marry you. However, just as you would register a baby and have a naming ceremony separately, you can do the ‘legal bit’ at the registry office at any time.
The statutory wedding service normally costs around £50 (this varies slightly from county to county) and consists of fewer than 50 words. Once you have done this part, you are free to have the wedding of your choice, wherever and whenever you like.
"What's The difference between a registrar and a celebrant?"
A registrar has to stick to a pretty rigid script and, whilst you may be able to include readings, you will not be permitted to have anything with any religious or spiritual content. You may have a limited choice of vows but you probably won’t be able to use your own. You may meet your registrar once beforehand if you are lucky, but he or she will not be able to spend much time getting to know you. Also, a registrar’s ‘slot’, even when coming out to your venue, will typically be around 20 minutes and they will have several weddings all on the same day.