Registration Office - Lincolnshire County Council
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Registration Office - Lincolnshire County Council
elebrate in Lincolnshire REGISTRATION and celebratory SERVICEs Ceremony Guide Lincolnshire Registration & Celebratory Services Welcome We are delighted that you are considering holding your ceremony in Lincolnshire and hope that this ceremony guide will assist you with your arrangements and help you plan your celebration. No matter what the occasion, everyone’s celebration is a special one and our staff will endeavour to make your day a very happy and memorable one for you, your family and friends. Customer Service Centre Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm Telephone: 01522 782244 one www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/registration regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk Discover Lincolnshire three Planning the Perfect Civil Ceremony five seven eight thirteen fourteen Giving Notice Frequently Asked Questions & Answers Photographic Policy and Insurance Formalities fifteen Ceremony Choices nineteen Registration Offices twenty three thirty four thirty five thirty six thirty six cover photography courtesy of: www.magicalmomentsphotography.co.uk, www.pjp1.com, www.placestomarry.com elebrate Planning Your Civil Ceremony Licensed Venues List of Licensed Venues Celebratory Services Naming Ceremony Renewal of Vows Ceremony thirty seven Memorial Ceremony thirty eight Civil Funeral, Woodland Burial or Interment thirty nine Nationality Checking Service forty Citizenship Ceremonies forty one Certificate Services forty two Commemorative Certificates forty three in Lincolnshire Contents REGISTRATION and celebratory SERVICEs Picture Perfect forty four Lincolnshire Services forty five Contact Us two Lincolnshire Registration & Celebratory Services Discover Lincolnshire Caistor Louth Gainsborough Lincoln Horncastle Spilsby Skegness Sleaford Boston Grantham Bourne Stamford three Spalding Long Sutton in Lincolnshire Celebrate www.magicalmomentsphotography.co.uk Lincolnshire is one of England’s largest counties and it offers many idyllic settings in which to hold your ceremony. Whether you would prefer a city with culture, incredible architecture and ancient heritage, a picturesque town or a pretty village with magical charm, we will have the venue for you. You can choose from over 70 Licensed Venues which include stately homes, manor houses, a coastal holiday centre, medieval buildings, grand halls, golf centres, hotels, country houses and a castle or any of our Lincolnshire Registration Office ceremony rooms. The county stretches from the natural woodlands and the rolling arable hills and valleys of the Lincolnshire Wolds, to the open landscape, bulb fields and ‘big skies’ of the fens in the south, offering peace, tranquillity and plenty of space with coastal charm and miles of unspoilt blue flag beaches. Lincolnshire is the home of the Red Arrows, the Battle of Britain Memorial flight and 617 Squadron. Famous births include the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, Henry IV, Sir Isaac Newton, Margaret Thatcher, Geoff Capes and Matthew Flinders. Whether you are organising a Lincolnshire ceremony in spring, summer, autumn or winter, we hope you find a stunning choice of Licensed Venues to fulfil your dreams and have an enjoyable experience travelling around this beautiful county visiting and exploring our unique venues for that extra special backdrop for your ceremony. We wish you a very enjoyable celebration, whatever you choose. four Lincolnshire Registration & Celebratory Services five www.magicalmomentsphotography.co.uk Planning Celebrate A marriage ceremony or civil partnership can take place in England and Wales 365 days of the year. The ceremony must legally occur between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm. The latest that we, in Lincolnshire, would advise a ceremony to start is 5.15pm as the declaratory and contracting words must be spoken before 6.00pm. in Lincolnshire The Perfect Civil Ceremony The first thing you need to do, is decide on the venue for your ceremony and make a provisional booking in the venues diary. It does not matter if you do not live in the county where you want your ceremony to be held. You will then need to provisionally book the Registration Officer(s) to attend at your ceremony. In Lincolnshire this may be done up to two years in advance. Before you can marry or form a civil partnership there are certain formalities which are required to be completed by law. The bride and groom or civil partners must attend at the Registration Office in person, in the district in which they have lived for the last seven days to inform the Registration Officer of their intention to marry or form a civil partnership. This is called giving Notice. You may give Notice up to one year before the date of your ceremony. Please read our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on the following pages. Civil partnership is a legally recognised relationship, which can be formed by two people of the same sex. Couples who form a civil partnership will have the legal status of ‘civil partner’. Couples can enjoy the same rights over pensions, wills and probate, death duties, tax etc. as married couples. With so much to think about, planning and making arrangements for your day is exciting but can also be stressful. The Registration and Celebratory Services team are here to help you with your plans. They can advise and make suggestions about your ceremony and what to include, offering you a wealth of experience at all stages in the planning of your big day. If you find a venue where you would love to have your ceremony but find it does not hold a licence for civil ceremonies, you can encourage the venue to contact us about obtaining approval. www.magicalmomentsphotography.co.uk Customer Service Centre: 01522 782244 Website: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/registration Email: regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk six Lincolnshire Registration & Celebratory Services Giving Notice If you have decided that you would like your civil ceremony to take place in a Lincolnshire Registration Office or at a Lincolnshire Licensed Venue and have selected a date for your ceremony, we suggest that you make a provisional booking with the venue and then contact our Customer Service Centre as soon as possible on 01522 782244. Our ceremony co-ordinator will be able to check to see if our Registration Officers are available to attend your ceremony on the selected date and time and make a provisional booking in our Registration Officer’s diary. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have booked the venue and the Registration Officers to attend on your ceremony day. You may give Notice up to one year before the date of your ceremony. An appointment to give your Notice will need to be made by contacting our Customer Service Centre on 01522 782244. If you live in Lincolnshire As Lincolnshire is a one-district county you can give Notice at any one of our Registration Offices. Giving Notice confirms your booking and if you do not do this, the wedding or civil partnership ceremony cannot take place. The Customer Service Centre will advise you of each Registration Office’s opening times and the documents that you will be required to bring with you when you meet the Registration Officer. You must bring original documents with you as photocopies will not be accepted. Our Registration Offices are located at: Boston; Bourne; Gainsborough; Grantham; Horncastle; Lincoln; Long Sutton; Louth; *Skegness; Sleaford; Spalding; Spilsby and Stamford. *NB: Our Skegness Registration Office does not have a ceremony room. If you do not live in Lincolnshire You will have to give your Notice at the local Registration Office in the district where you do live. You will need to contact them to make an appointment. It does not matter if you do not live in the district where you want your ceremony to be held. Your appointment with the Registration Officer Your Notice will be valid for 12 months from the date it is given to the Registration Officer and is only valid for your chosen venue. Giving Notice will take approximately 60 minutes (30 minutes each). A minimum of 15 clear days is required by law before the ceremony can take place, this does not include the day that Notice is given or the day of the ceremony. If at a later date, after giving your Notice you decide to change the chosen venue, a new Notice will have to be given. seven www.magicalmomentsphotography.co.uk The bride and groom or both civil partners will need to attend in person to give their Notice. You need to decide if you would like a religious ceremony or a civil ceremony. I want a religious wedding Celebrate Frequently Asked Questions & Answers Church of England – contact the vicar of the parish where one or both of you reside(s). The Registration Service is not normally involved. Other denominations – firstly, contact your minister or priest etc. One or both of you must reside in the registration district where the church is situated or it must be the usual place of worship of one or both of you. Notice of intention to marry (when each party makes a legal declaration of particulars about themselves before the Registration Officer) must be given by both parties. No one can do this on your behalf. It cannot be done by post, nor can you give Notice on behalf of each other. I want to marry in a chapel but I need a Registration Officer to attend to register the marriage You can make a provisional booking for the Registration Officer to attend but you still need to give Notice of marriage and you can confirm or arrange details at that time. I want a civil ceremony in Lincolnshire Lincolnshire Registration & Celebratory Services You can marry or form a civil partnership in any Registration Office or Licensed Venue in England or Wales. You must both satisfy seven clear days residency before you give Notice to the Superintendent Registrar in whose district you reside. This excludes the day you arrive in the district and the day you give Notice. The Notice can be given together or separately but should be given within seven days of each other. You must each give your Notice in person. How do I book a ceremony at a Licensed Venue? Firstly, you should contact your chosen venue to find out one or two dates and times that they have available. Then contact our Customer Service Centre on 01522 782244 to make a provisional booking. How quickly can I get married or form a civil partnership? Your Notice(s) will be displayed publicly for 15 clear days. This does not include the day Notice is given or the earliest day on which your ceremony can be held (17 days in total). However, for administrative purposes, we suggest you allow a minimum of three weeks. If the bride, groom or civil partner is seriously ill, please telephone for advice IMMEDIATELY. Also, if a close relative is ill or similar please telephone. It MAY be possible to help you. eight Questions & Answers How far in advance can I book? Notice can be given up to 12 months in advance of the ceremony day. If you want your ceremony within the next 12 months we strongly advise you to book an appointment to give your Notice with us as soon as possible, as we can become very busy, especially during the summer months. What if I want to book more than a year in advance? You may be able to make a PROVISIONAL BOOKING to secure a date and time more than a year ahead. You need to firstly make enquiries about availability with your chosen venue (if you are not using a Registration Office) and then telephone our Customer Service Centre to arrange the provisional booking (your booking will be acknowledged in writing). You should take this letter with you when you give your Notice. WARNING!! Never pay deposits or book other services until you are sure that Registration staff are available to conduct your ceremony. My ceremony is within a year but the hotel have asked me for a deposit now. What can I do? We can provisionally book staff to attend your ceremony at a Licensed Venue. Please ask for further advice. You will need to arrange to give Notice as soon as possible. NB: It is your responsibility to contact Licensed Venues to make the booking with them. We DO NOT book venues on your behalf. I do not live in Lincolnshire but I want my ceremony to be in Lincolnshire. What do I do? Firstly, decide where you wish your ceremony to be held, i.e. a Registration Office or a Licensed Venue and check their availability with them. You can then telephone the Customer Service Centre on 01522 782244 to make a provisional booking. We will advise you where and when you need to give your Notices. How much does it cost? nine www.magicalmomentsphotography.co.uk Please see the list of fees enclosed with this brochure or visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/registration, follow the fee link. Celebrate When I give my Notice, what documents will I need to take with me? You need to provide proof of your name, age, nationality, marital status and current address. If you are subject to UK immigration control you will need further documents. Please enquire when you telephone the Customer Service Centre. You must bring original documents with you, photocopies are not acceptable. • Current and valid passport or full birth certificate showing parents names. If you were born after 01/01/83 and do not have a passport, you will need further evidence of nationality. Please telephone for details • Registered Deed Poll – if you have legally changed your name • Decree Absolute – if previously married and now divorced. Foreign documents must be accompanied by a certified translation and may have to be referred to the Registrar General for clearance • Dissolution Document – if previously in a civil partnership which has now been dissolved • Death certificate of former spouse. Widows will also need their marriage certificate, unless their name appears on their late husband’s death certificate • Death certificate of former civil partner • A document to prove current address, such as a driving licence, medical card, recent utility bill, recent bank statement, benefit book, pay slip, rent book etc. I am under 18 years old. What do I need to do? in Lincolnshire Questions & Answers In the majority of cases, if you are under 18 when Notice is given (regardless of your age on the day of your ceremony) you will need to obtain consent. In order to establish whose consent is required in law, you need a short appointment to meet a Registration Officer before you give Notice. Please take your full birth certificate with you along with any custody/residence orders. I am getting married abroad. What do I do? You MAY need to give Notice. Please telephone for a short appointment with a Registration Officer to discuss your requirements. (See Renewal of Vows section in this brochure). Do I need to bring an interpreter? If one or both of you is unable to speak and/or understand English, you will be required to provide an interpreter, who will be asked to sign a statement stating that he/she has translated the questions and answers accurately. You are not permitted to interpret for each other. ten Questions & Answers Immigration Control If one of you is subject to immigration control, for example staying in the UK on a visa, then you will need further documents and to follow special procedures. You will need to make an appointment to give your Notice at Lincoln Register Office. If any documents are not in the English language, please provide a certified translation. You must bring original documents with you to your appointment as photocopies will not be accepted. To make further enquiries or to make an appointment contact our Customer Service Centre on 01522 782244. For more information about Immigration related issues contact the Immigration and Nationality Bureau on 0870 606 7766 or go to www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk Ceremony Plan When you have given your Notices to the Registration Officer you will receive an A4 booklet which contains the choices for your ceremony wording and the ceremony plan. The ceremony plan must be completed and returned to the Registration Office conducting your ceremony six weeks before the ceremony is due to take place. If your ceremony is taking place in a Licensed Venue, or an enhanced ceremony in a Registration Office, full payment must also be returned at this time. Authority for Marriage After your Notices have been given to the Registration Officer, they will be displayed publicly at Lincoln Register Office for a period of 15 clear days. At the end of this 15 day waiting period the Authority of Marriage can be issued by the Superintendent Registrar. This is the legal document giving permission for the said marriage to take place. Without the Authority the marriage cannot go ahead. • If you both live in Lincolnshire and the wedding is taking place in a Lincolnshire Registration Office or a Lincolnshire Licensed Venue, the Superintendent Registrar will organise the safe delivery of your two Authorities to the Registration Officer conducting your marriage prior to your ceremony day. No further action is required by the bride or groom. • If the bride and groom both live in Lincolnshire but the wedding is taking place out of the county, the Authorities will be posted by us to you. It will be your responsibility to arrange the safe delivery of your two Authorities for Marriage to the person who will be conducting your ceremony. If you are posting these documents we suggest that you send them via recorded delivery. • If you live outside Lincolnshire and your wedding ceremony is taking place in a Lincolnshire Registration Office or a Lincolnshire Licensed Venue, it is your responsibility to ensure safe delivery of the Authorities to the Registration Office conducting your ceremony. If you are posting these documents we suggest that you send them via recorded delivery. eleven Schedule for Civil Partnership Celebrate After your Notices of Intent to form a civil partnership have been given to the Registration Officer, an extract from the Notices will be displayed publicly at Lincoln Register Office for a period of 15 clear days. At the end of this 15 day waiting period, the schedule (authority for the partnership registration to take place) can be issued by the Civil Partnership Registrar. This is the legal document giving permission for the said partnership to take place. Without the schedule the partnership cannot go ahead. The schedule is printed electronically, via computer by the Civil Partnership Registrar who will be conducting the ceremony. No further action is required by the civil partners. Witnesses Two witnesses must be provided for the marriage ceremony or civil partnership formation, who may be either relatives or friends. They should be over the age of 16, able to understand English and the significance of the ceremony they are witnessing. At the end of the ceremony they will be asked to sign the register/schedule. This brochure is intended as a guide only. If in doubt, please telephone our Customer Service Centre or alternatively, visit our website at: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/registration www.magicalmomentsphotography.co.uk in Lincolnshire Questions & Answers twelve Photographic Policy and Insurance Lincolnshire County Council - Photographic Policy The following bullet points should act as guidance for photography at ceremonies. • Couples should be asked to identify (on the ceremony plan) the name of the official (i.e. professional) photographer or to nominate by name a member of their party who will be taking the ‘official’ photographs • The official/nominated photographer should be introduced to the Superintendent Registrar on duty, before the ceremony and a brief chat should take place to ensure the photographer is aware of the policy • When a bride/groom/partners enter the ceremony room at the start of proceedings, all guests should be allowed to take flash photographs • The Superintendent Registrar will advise guests not to use cameras during the actual ceremony • The nominated photographer will not use flash photography during the ceremony • He/she will stand in a position agreed by the Superintendent Registrar prior to the ceremony and will not move around the room • The camera should be silent or reasonably quiet • The ceremony will not be paused to allow for photographs to be taken • Strictly no photography will be allowed by anyone during the signing of the register/ schedule. This is to ensure confidentiality • Mock up signings will take place after the ceremony and signing, allowing official photographers and guests to take photographs • Consideration for the dignity and solemnity of the occasion will always be paramount • The duty staff will always make the final decision on what is permitted within these policy guidelines. Insurance Amid the excitement of your plans, there is one consideration that may be forgotten insurance. After all, you may well be spending a lot of money on your special day and you would surely not want to risk losing everything. Just think - your suppliers may go out of business and your deposits could be lost…what if the transport doesn’t turn up or the cake and flowers don’t appear…or the photographer may let you down through illness or a simple mistake in booking… There may be an accident on your big day - breakages, or even damage to your beautiful dress. Insurance can even cover the cancellation of your ceremony. This may happen through no fault of your own, such as illness or the death of someone close. These are considerations which may be far from your mind in the flurry of plans but they are well worth discussing with your family - put it on your list! thirteen in Lincolnshire Passports Celebrate www.magicalmomentsphotography.co.uk Formalities If you are going to change your name after your ceremony, then one of the documents that you can change in advance of the big day itself is your passport. This can be amended up to three months in advance of your ceremony day. You will need to complete a form PD2 and you can get this: • By downloading the form as a PDF file from www.direct.gov.uk/passports • From Post Office branches that offer the Check and Send Passport Service • From any Regional Passport Office • By telephoning the IPS Passport Advice line 0300 222 0000 and the form will be posted to you. Part of the form should be completed by you and then the whole form sent to the Registration Office that will be conducting your ceremony for confirmation that the ceremony is booked to take place. The leaflet PD1 explains this in more detail. What you must also remember is that any name used for travel booking or tickets etc. must be the same as that shown in the passport you will be using to travel. Surname Following a marriage or civil partnership ceremony some people may wish to change their surname to their partners or may wish to hyphenate their names. The passport agency, DVLA or other government departments will accept a marriage or civil partnership certificate as evidence for changing names. Couples bound together through a civil partnership will not be referred to as husband or wife, but as ‘civil partners’. Additional Certificates Should you require additional copies of your certificate, these can be paid for on the ceremony day and they will be prepared and posted to you. Extra copies of your certificate will be useful if you are going to change your name after the ceremony and need to send a copy to the various organisations where you wish your new name to be used. Purchasing additional copies could mean that you will not have to wait for your original certificate to be returned to you before sending it out to inform someone else about your new name! fourteen Lincolnshire Registration & Celebratory Services Ceremony Choices fifteen Celebrate Lincolnshire Registration and Celebratory Services offer a choice of enhanced or standard ceremonies to the bride and groom. Civil partnership couples also have the choice of an enhanced or standard ceremony as an optional addition to the legal formation of their partnership, giving the chance to celebrate with family and friends. ENHANCED CEREMONY An enhanced ceremony can be held in any one of our Registration Office ceremony rooms, or at a Lincolnshire Licensed Venue, Monday to Sunday including Bank Holidays, and includes the following options: • Bride/civil partner may be escorted into the ceremony room and given away • Bride/civil partner may be attended by pageboys and/or bridesmaids • An elaborate ceremony with a wide choice of words • An opportunity to exchange additional vows with each other after the legal declaratory and contracting words • The marriage/civil partnership may be sealed by giving/receiving/exchanging of rings • The option of including readings of non-religious poetry or prose, presented by yourselves, a member of your party or the Registration Officer. (Suitable readings can be found on our website: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/registration) • Live non-religious music or CDs of your choice played before the ceremony; during the entry of the bride/civil partner; signing of the register or schedule and whilst the couple/ guests exit the room. NB: The fee charged for your enhanced ceremony is due to be paid to the Registration Officer six weeks before your ceremony takes place. It is a separate payment from the fee for giving your Notice or the fee for your first certificate. The fee for your ceremony does not include any charges made by a Licensed Venue for the use of their facilities/catering. STANDARD CEREMONY in Lincolnshire Your day, your ceremony A standard ceremony can be held in any one of our Registration Office ceremony rooms, Monday to Friday (office hours only) and Saturday up until 12 noon, and includes the following options: • Bride/civil partner may be escorted into the ceremony room • A simple ceremony with a choice of words • A selection of the Registration Office music - not your own • Bride/civil partner can be attended by pageboys/bridesmaids • The giving/receiving/exchanging of rings. NB: The fee charged for your standard ceremony is due to be paid to the Registration Officer on the ceremony day. It is a separate payment from the fee for giving your Notice or the fee for your first certificate. sixteen Ceremony Day CEREMONY DAY - Marriage Two Registration Officers will attend your ceremony. One Registration Officer is responsible for ensuring that all the information entered into the marriage register is correct on the day. He or she will meet with you both in private, either separately or together, to check that your personal details are correct. Additionally, you will be asked to give your father’s full name and occupation. All details are recorded in the register and on your marriage certificate. If you have chosen a standard marriage ceremony this is also the time for you to pay the fees for the ceremony and your marriage certificate(s). The second Registration Officer will be conducting the ceremony. He or she will oversee your guests into the ceremony room and then return to meet you both. Both Registration Officers will be happy to answer any last minute questions that you may have about the ceremony or any of the arrangements. CEREMONY DAY – CIVIL PARTNERSHIP One Civil Partnership Registrar will attend your ceremony. He or she is responsible for ensuring that all the information entered on the schedule is correct on the day. He or she will meet with you both in private, either separately or together, to check that your personal details are correct. If you have chosen a standard partnership ceremony this is also the time for you to pay the fees for the ceremony and your certificate(s). The Civil Partnership Registrar will be happy to answer any last minute questions that you may have about the ceremony or any of the arrangements. CEREMONY DAY - CERTIFICATES All certificate requests on the ceremony day must be paid for in full. One marriage certificate will be issued and further copies of your marriage certificate will be forwarded to you by post. seventeen www.magicalmomentsphotography.co.uk The civil partnership schedule must be updated online, electronically by the Civil Partnership Registrar before any certificates can be issued. If your partnership ceremony takes place in a Registration Office, occasionally your certificate(s) can be issued before you leave. If you prefer not to wait, your certificate(s) will be forwarded to you by post. If your ceremony takes place in a Licensed Venue your certificate(s) will be forwarded to you by post. Celebrate Although marriages and civil partnerships are not allowed to take place outdoors in temporary or movable structures such as marquees and boats, certain venues will offer permanent constructions outdoors. It may be possible to hold your ceremony in a pergola, gazebo or pavilion. in Lincolnshire Ceremonies in an outside structure eighteen Lincolnshire Registration & Celebratory Services Registration Offices Enhanced or Standard Ceremony Each Registration Office has different facilities and features. For a virtual tour of each ceremony room please visit our website: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/registration, follow our ‘Offices in Lincolnshire’ link. On the day of your ceremony we do not want to rush you, so please ensure that you and your guests arrive on time as detailed in your ceremony plan. Your guests are very welcome to take photographs before and after the ceremony. If you would like someone to make a video/DVD recording of your ceremony, this should be indicated on your ceremony plan. For safety reasons, we cannot allow extra lighting and all the recording equipment must run on batteries. www.magicalmomentsphotography.co.uk Please remember there may be other couples having a ceremony in the Registration Office on the same day. To keep the venue attractive and tidy please ask your guests to wait until you are outside the building before showering you with confetti. nineteen Boston Registration Office County Hall is set in a quadrangle of stone buildings just off the Market Place, in the centre of Boston. The ground floor ceremony room will seat 35 guests. It is tastefully decorated in gold, claret and blue with silk pedestal arrangements. The wonderful old staircase in the foyer of County Hall offers an ideal photo opportunity, whilst outside the grand Courthouse wooden doors also make an excellent photographic backdrop. County Hall Boston Lincs PE21 6DY Tel: 01522 782244 Customer Service Centre Bourne Registration Office Saxonhurst is an attractive period building which dates from the 19th century. The ground floor ceremony room is wide and spacious and will seat 45 guests. It is decorated in burgundy and pink and is mellowed by soft lighting. Double doors lead onto a patio and into a pleasant leafy garden area with colourful potted plants. Two archways make the most delightful of settings for your photographs. Tel: 01522 782244 Customer Service Centre Richmond House, a Victorian property, is situated in beautiful parkland complete with mature trees and flowerbeds. Richmond Park is on the A159 north of the town. Richmond House Morton Terrace Gainsborough Lincs DN21 2RJ The hallway with its mosaic tiled floor leads into our ceremony room, which seats 42 guests. It is beautifully decorated in gold and cream with complementary cream and dark red silk flower arrangements. The ceremony room is carpeted in green, and contains a feature marble tiled fireplace, period furnishings and a south facing bay window. On the lawn, a pretty stone fountain makes an ideal setting for those treasured photographs. Tel: 01522 782244 Customer Service Centre Grantham Registration Office The ceremony room, which seats 50 guests, is tastefully furnished in gold and blue, offering an attractive venue for your celebration. In addition, there are a number of alternative rooms which offer seating for up to 100 people. Outside, there is a courtyard and garden with seasonal plants providing a pleasant and attractive setting for photographs. e: regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk Saxonhurst 35 West Street Bourne Lincs PE10 9NE Gainsborough Registration Office Springfield House is surrounded by trees and green open spaces and is sited on the outskirts of Grantham, with excellent road links. e: regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk Springfield House Springfield Road Grantham Lincs NG31 7BG Tel: 01522 782244 Customer Service Centre twenty e: regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk e: regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk Horncastle Registration Office Holmeleigh is set at the end of a tree lined avenue. The building has an attractive red brick facade with a central doorway. The ceremony room will seat 35 guests and has been tastefully decorated in beige and maroon with co-ordinating flower arrangements. Outside there is a pleasant private walled garden, ideal for those photographic memories. There is ample parking at weekends when the surroundings become very private. Holmeleigh Foundry Street Horncastle Lincs LN9 6AQ Tel: 01522 782244 Customer Service Centre Lincoln Register Office This fine listed building, built in 1888 for the Bainbridge family, is now the Lincoln Register Office. A panelled waiting room with a medieval tapestry leads to an impressive entrance hall and mahogany staircase with marble pillars and superb stained glass door panels. The ceremony room is oak panelled and is tastefully decorated in shades of claret and gold, boasting many original features. Complementary silk flowers enhance the room which will seat 40 guests. French doors lead to an attractive garden with a patio area for your photographs. e: regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk 4 Lindum Road Lincoln Lincs LN2 1NN Tel: 01522 782244 Customer Service Centre Long Sutton Registration Office The former courthouse is situated in the heart of the small market town of Long Sutton. The ceremony room is decorated in shades of blue and cream with co-ordinating pedestal and table silk flower arrangements. Seating is available for 36 guests. Outside, a paved courtyard garden provides an area for those special photographs. Ample car parking is available to the front of the building which is attractively edged with chestnut trees. e: regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk Swap Coat Lane Long Sutton Lincs PE12 9HB Tel: 01522 782244 Customer Service Centre Louth Registration Office Louth Town Hall is in the heart of this Georgian market town and is an elegant and spacious listed building, beautifully restored with very large and elegant ceiling to floor windows. The Town Hall Eastgate Louth Lincs LN11 9NH The ceremony room is on the ground floor and will seat 40 guests. The room has a splendid fireplace and many original features. The ceremony room is decorated in shades of terracotta and cream with complementary seasonal coloured silk flower arrangements. A tiered staircase in the front entrance hall creates an ideal photo opportunity. Tel: 01522 782244 Customer Service Centre twenty one e: regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk e: regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk Sleaford Registration Office The office is located near to the centre of town next to the River Slea. The ground floor ceremony room is tastefully decorated in shades of blue and claret, with complementary silk flower arrangements. Seating is available for 36 guests. Double glass doors lead onto a patio and grassed area situated under mature willow trees, beside the river, creating some wonderful photo opportunities. This venue offers ample car parking for your guests at weekends. Council Offices Eastgate Sleaford Lincs NG34 7EB Tel: 01522 782244 Customer Service Centre Spalding Registration Office Spalding is situated in the south of the county and is well known for its annual flower parade. The Registration Office, formerly the head office of Johnson’s seeds, is situated close to the town centre and next to the River Welland. The beautifully furnished ground floor ceremony room is decorated in shades of blue and gold with matching silk and fresh flower arrangements and will seat 32 guests. Outside is an archway, which offers a picturesque setting for your photographs, and the riverbank opposite also provides an alternative photographic opportunity. The room has a superb feature marble fireplace and is tastefully decorated in shades of green and gold, with complementary silk flower arrangements. There is ample parking nearby. e: regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk Linden House 1 Bath Lane Spalding Lincs PE11 1XP Tel: 01522 782244 Customer Service Centre Spilsby Registration Office The office is located in a double fronted Victorian building, on the main road in this pleasant market town. The main entrance is an ideal backdrop for your photographs. The ground floor ceremony room will seat 20 guests. e: regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk e: regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk Offord House Church Street Spilsby Lincs PE23 5EF Tel: 01522 782244 Customer Service Centre Stamford Registration Office Situated in a prestigious building in the centre of one of the finest stone-built towns in the country. The office is located not too far from the River Welland which meanders through the town. 2 St. Mary’s Hill Stamford Lincs PE9 2DR The ceremony room will comfortably seat 40 guests. It has stone mullioned windows and an attractive fireplace and is decorated in green and fawn with co-ordinating flower arrangements. Outside, the enclosed walled garden is a delight with mature trees and shrubs. A perfect setting for your photographs. Tel: 01522 782244 Customer Service Centre e: regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk twenty two Lincolnshire Registration & Celebratory Services Licensed Venues ENHANCED CEREMONY Your ceremony may be as simple or as elaborate as you wish. Licensed Venues can provide the perfect setting for themed ceremonies with their different backgrounds in history and architectural styles. Perhaps you see yourself dressed in the 18th century style, or maybe you see your guests enjoying the traditional ceremony breakfast on the terrace of a country house? Many of the Licensed Venues are set amidst landscapes, lakes and beautiful gardens or within close proximity to the Lincolnshire coastline and beaches providing an exceptional backdrop for your photographs. Many visitors to Lincolnshire also incorporate their wedding or civil partnership celebrations into an annual holiday for themselves, their family and friends. Some venues offer a range of accommodation for you and your guests to stay in before, during and after the ceremony day. The events organiser in each of the venues will be delighted to discuss the various arrangements that can be made to make your day memorable. Please see the full list of Licensed Venues on page 34. twenty three www.cristophotography.com (photo: Skegness Beach) Lincolnshire Venues Lincoln Telephone 01522 522900 Lincolnshire Events Centre Grange de Lings, Lincoln LN2 2NA Relax and enjoy your perfect day at the Lincolnshire Events Centre. Set in 205 acres the Lincolnshire Events Centre is just a stone’s throw from the historic and beautiful city of Lincoln, but our rural outlook incorporates a wood, parkland and a lake. This picturesque setting offers breathtaking options for your wedding photographs. The Epic Centre at the heart of the Lincolnshire Events Centre is now fully licensed to host Civil Ceremonies so you can hold your entire day here and know that your special day is in safe hands with our expert events team, who will help you every step of the way. We can cater for anything from 50 to 1000 people. www.lincs-events.co.uk e: weddings@lincs-events.co.uk twenty four TER Lincoln | Sleaford Telephone 01522 563298 White Hart Hotel Lincoln Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AR The White Hart Hotel has 2 rooms, which are licensed for Civil Ceremonies and Civil Partnerships. The Pink Lounge can accommodate up to 50 people and The Eastgate up to 100 people. For your Wedding reception there is a choice of suites; for smaller receptions both the Yarborough and Wellington rooms can accommodate up to 12 people each, the Pink Lounge can cater for 40 people and the King Richard Suite up to 100 people. We have gained valuable experience over the years and held some uniquely wonderful ceremonies and receptions. Please contact our Wedding Manager on 01522 563298 to discover more. www.whitehart-lincoln.co.uk e: weddings@whitehart-lincoln.co.uk All of our hotels are Wi-Fi enabled LINCOLNSHIRE The Lincolnshire Oak OAK nd of friendly e for money. oric Warwick e, the hotel’s The Lincolnshire Oak is situated on the outskirts of this pretty Lincolnshire market town. Sympathetically extended from a Victorian merchant's house, it is surrounded by 11/2 acres of grounds and gardens - a quiet oasis in a busy world. ycester Hotel ay. Whether ng the races, shopping in Stratford or will be sure The Lincolnshire Oak is perfectly placed for visiting the many attractions of southern Lincolnshire including Belton House, the Hub, Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre and Cogglesford Mill. It offers easy access to and from Lincoln, Boston, Newark and Grantham. With just seventeen bedrooms The Lincolnshire Oak retains the feel of a country house and is renowned for its high quality of service and facilities. 1 History and Character Telephone 01529 413807 The Lincolnshire Oak East Road, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 7EH T: 01529 413 807 F: 01529 413 710 www.lincolnshire-oak.co.uk reception@lincolnshire-oak.co.uk East Road, Sleaford NG34 7EH The Woodhall Spa Hotel is located in the heart of this picturesque Lincolnshire golfing village. It was acquired in 2005 by Hoby Hotels and underwent a total transformation in early 2006 to meet the needs of the 21st Century visitor. The Woodhall Spa Hotel offers contemporary public rooms and luxury en-suite zip-&-link bedrooms. The Lodge Restaurant serves high quality food at realistic prices, whilst the Garden Bar will remind you that the hotel was once one of the drinking haunts of the famous Dambusters Squadron. Whether you are visiting to play golf, explore the Wolds or discover the local history, The Woodhall Spa Hotel is the perfect choice. A perfect location for your wedding. “We just wanted to say a huge Thank You for making our day fantastic!” The Woodhall Spa Hotel The Broadway, Woodhall Spa, Lincs LN10 6ST T: 01526 353 231 F: 01526 352 797 www.woodhallspahotel.co.uk reception@woodhallspahotel.co.uk Our happy couples speak for themselves! The Lincolnshire Oak, in a garden oasis on the outskirts of the market town of Sleaford, is renowned for its high quality service and facilities and is the first choice for weddings in Sleaford. Surrounded by over 11/2 acres of grounds and gardens, The Lincolnshire Oak is the ideal location for your wedding. We are licensed for civil ceremonies and can cater for both intimate weddings and larger receptions of up to 200. Visit our website for more information and telephone us to arrange to be shown around. www.lincolnshire-oak.co.uk e: reception@lincolnshire-oak.co.uk twenty five Lincolnshire Venues Lincolnshire Venues Boston | Bourne Telephone 01205 356656 Boston Guildhall South Street, Boston PE21 6HT Boston Guildhall, a special place for your special day. This Grade 1 listed testament to architectural beauty can be the setting for your special day. Have your ceremony in one of the timeless rooms available, adorned with beautiful flowers and then have your fabulous photographs taken rain or shine. www.bostonguildhall.co.uk e: enquiries@thehavengallery.org.uk Supreme Inns Bicker Bar, Bicker, Boston PE20 3AN Telephone Refurbished wedding venue for 2010 01205 822804 A modern, warm and inviting event space, perfect for your intimate occasion. We pride ourselves being a member of Taste of Lincolnshire, our dishes are homemade and freshly prepared by our team of quality Chefs. Tailor made packages to suit all budgets. Special rates for group bookings. Disabled facilities. www.supremeinns.co.uk e: info@supremeinns.co.uk Toft Country House & Golf Club Toft, Nr. Bourne PE10 0JT Telephone Ideally located with two rooms licensed for civil ceremonies for up to 120 guests. 01778 590614 • Family run business • Dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator • Renowned reputation with quality assured • Smaller rooms for more intimate functions • 20 Ensuite bedrooms • Ample guest parking Let us make your special day one to remember... www.tofthotelgolf.co.uk e: tofthouse@btconnect.com twenty six Gainsborough | Grantham Lincolnshire Venues Hemswell Court Lancaster Green, Hemswell Cliff, Gainsborough DN21 5TQ Telephone 01427 668508 Sitting amidst beautiful grounds in the Lincolnshire countryside, Hemswell Court is the perfect venue for any wedding or civil ceremony. Exclusively yours with 5 star AA status, luxury accommodation and beautiful landscaped gardens, we are able to tailor all your requirements for your special day. www.hemswellcourt.com e: functions@hemswellcourt.com Belton House Grantham NG32 2LS Telephone 01476 566116 Choose from the Marble Hall or the more intimate setting of the Tapestry Room for your ceremony. The Gardens and Orangery provide a perfect backdrop for your photographs. Make your day extra special amidst the 17th century splendour of Belton. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/emweddings e: belton@nationaltrust.org.uk De Vere Belton Woods Hotel Belton Woods, Belton, Nr. Grantham NG32 2LN Telephone 01476 593200 If you are searching for the premier venue and the perfect location for your dream wedding - look no further than De Vere Belton Woods Hotel. We offer fabulous surroundings, beautiful function rooms, luxury bedrooms and more to make sure that your special day stays with you for the rest of your life. www.devere-hotels.co.uk/our-locations/belton-woods e: belton.woods@devere-hotels.com Stoke Rochford Hall Stoke Rochford, Nr. Grantham NG33 5EJ Telephone 01476 530337 Victorian Mansion set in formal gardens and 28 acres of parkland • Licensed for civil ceremonies • Grand formal function rooms • All encompassing wedding breakfast package including toastmaster and bridal suite • Guest accommodation at competitive rates • Unlimited parking • Unrivalled reputation and setting www.stokerochfordhall.co.uk e: enquiries@stokerochfordhall.co.uk twenty seven OEHLERS PHOTOGRAPHY Lincolnshire Venues Horncastle | Lincoln Admiral Rodney Hotel North Street, Horncastle LN9 5DX This Grade 2 listed Hotel has recently been licensed for Weddings and Civil Ceremonies. We offer a professional and friendly service from 10 – 100 sit down and up to 140 for an evening reception. We have an excellent reputation for food and service, offering real value for money without compromising on quality. Telephone 01507 523131 www.admiralrodney.com e: reception@admiralrodney.com The Petwood Hotel Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa LN10 6QG Originally built in the early 1900’s, The Petwood Hotel stands in a 30 acre estate and is famous for its magnificent gardens. The picturesque surroundings are complemented by a varied range of luxurious facilities available for your Wedding Day. Our Special Events Manager will offer advice and guidance to ensure that every detail runs smoothly. Telephone 01526 352411 www.petwood.co.uk e: reception@petwood.co.uk Service and Value The Woodhall Spa Hotel The Broadway, Woodhall Spa LN10 6ST Victorian splendour with contemporary elegance. LORD LEYCESTER History and Character LINCOLNSHIRE HOTEL OAK The Lord Leycester Hotel delivers a unique blend of friendly service, character, convenience, history and value for money. Occupying pride of place in the heart of historic Warwick and less than 300 metres from its famous castle, the hotel’s Grade 2 listed buildings are steeped in history. The Lincolnshire Oak is situated on the outskirts of this pretty Lincolnshire market town. Sympathetically extended from a Victorian merchant's house, it is surrounded by 11/2 acres of grounds and gardens - a quiet oasis in a busy world. The Woodhall Spa Hotel is located in the heart of this picturesque Lincolnshire golfing village. It was acquired in 2005 by Hoby Hotels and underwent a total transformation in early 2006 to meet the needs of the 21st Century visitor. Located at the centre of England, The Lord Leycester Hotel is ideal for either a short break or a longer stay. Whether you’re exploring Warwick’s Georgian town, visiting the races, playing golf at one of the many local courses, shopping in Royal Leamington Spa, taking in a play at Stratford or exploring Warwick’s world famous castle, you will be sure to enjoy your stay at The Lord Leycester Hotel. The Lincolnshire Oak is perfectly placed for visiting the many attractions of southern Lincolnshire including Belton House, the Hub, Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre and Cogglesford Mill. It offers easy access to and from Lincoln, Boston, Newark and Grantham. With just seventeen bedrooms The Lincolnshire Oak retains the feel of a country house and is renowned for its high quality of service and facilities. The Woodhall Spa Hotel offers contemporary public rooms and luxury en-suite zip-&-link bedrooms. The Lodge Restaurant serves high quality food at realistic prices, whilst the Garden Bar will remind you that the hotel was once one of the drinking haunts of the famous Dambusters Squadron. Whether you are visiting to play golf, explore the Wolds or discover the local history, The Woodhall Spa Hotel is the perfect choice. The Lord Leycester Hotel Jury Street, Warwick CV34 4EJ T: 01926 491 481 F: 01926 491 561 www.lord-leycester.co.uk reception@lord-leycester.co.uk The Lincolnshire Oak East Road, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 7EH T: 01529 413 807 F: 01529 413 710 www.lincolnshire-oak.co.uk reception@lincolnshire-oak.co.uk The Woodhall Spa Hotel The Broadway, Woodhall Spa, Lincs LN10 6ST T: 01526 353 231 F: 01526 352 797 www.woodhallspahotel.co.uk reception@woodhallspahotel.co.uk L • Completely renovated • “Arts & Crafts” style • 25 rooms with 42” plasma TVs • Contemporary facilities • Licensed for civil ceremonies for 80 – 150 guests All of our hotels are Wi-Fi enabled Telephone 01526 353231 www.woodhallspahotel.co.uk e: reception@woodhallspahotel.co.uk Branston Hall Lincoln Road, Branston, Lincoln LN4 1PD Telephone An idyllic and elegant country house, set in 88 acres of stunning parkland and gardens, licensed for civil ceremonies and the wedding breakfast for up to 150. 01522 793305 Please call for an appointment to view our exquisite facilities, luxury accommodation, spa and leisure facilities within this fairy style setting. www.branstonhall.com e: info@branstonhall.com twenty eight Lincoln Charlotte House The Lawns, Union Road, Lincoln LN1 3BJ Telephone 01522 541000 Charlotte House, surrounded by 8 acres of Lincolnshire parkland, is a luxury Art Deco hotel, lavishly refurbished throughout, featuring fourteen unique bedrooms and suites combining classic elegance with sophisticated modern styling which ensures the perfect venue for your special day. Weddings from only £500 www.charlottehouselincoln.com e: info@charlottehouselincoln.com Doddington Hall Doddington, Lincoln LN6 4RU Telephone 01522 694586 • 07981 155266 A stunning and romantic setting. The Long Gallery in the hall is licensed for ceremonies for up to 200 people and there is a choice of marquee sites within the private grounds. Special discounts offered for weddings up until May 2011. New Garden Room seating 120 opens Summer 2011. Please contact Justine Shakespeare for further information. www.doddingtonhall.com e: justine@doddingtonhall.com Norton Lodge Hotel & Conference Centre Norton Lodge Newark Road, Norton Disney, Lincoln LN6 9JR Telephone 01522 789111 “A friendly and tranquil setting…” Licensed for Civil Ceremonies, Norton Lodge is the perfect rural venue for your wedding. We can offer a full wedding package including the option of a civil wedding ceremony, overnight accommodation for your guests plus a wonderful bridal suite. www.nortonlodge.co.uk e: norton.lodge@virgin.net The Bentley Hotel Newark Road, South Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9NH Telephone 01522 878000 Luxury surroundings, providing attention to detail for which we have prided ourselves over the last 70 years, you can be sure of professionals who genuinely care and will look after every detail. Our Banqueting Suites can be used independently for smaller numbers or together for a reception of up to 250 guests. www.bentleyhotellincoln.co.uk e: infothebentleyhotel@btconnect.com twenty nine Lincolnshire Venues Lincolnshire Venues Lincoln | Louth The Lawn Union Road, Lincoln LN1 3BL Telephone A peaceful setting, close to the Cathedral and Castle. Three rooms are licensed for Civil Ceremonies accommodating from 4 to 300 guests. Our Wedding Packages provide both traditional sit down and buffet meals for up to 250 guests. A professional and friendly service guaranteed to make your day truly special. 01522 568080 www.thelawninlincoln.com e: enquiries@thelawninlincoln.co.uk The Lincoln Hotel Eastgate, Lincoln LN2 1PN Some days in your life are special... none more so than your wedding day! Telephone 01522 520348 Weddings with a professional team to take away the stress and strain are an exclusive affair - we only host one wedding breakfast per day - you therefore command and deserve our complete attention all day. www.thelincolnhotel.com e: weddings@thelincolnhotel.com Washingborough Hall Hotel Church Hill, Washingborough, Lincoln LN4 1BE Telephone A beautiful Country House Hotel in picturesque private grounds, offering an individual style - one of high quality traditional luxury. Stunning four poster bridal suite and function rooms offer excellent facilities for smaller bespoke weddings and naming ceremonies. Up to 50 daytime guests with up to 100 in the evening. 01522 790340 Exclusively yours for the weekend or just the day. www.washingboroughhall.com e: enquiries@washingboroughhall.com Brackenborough Hotel Cordeaux Corner, Louth LN11 0SZ Telephone The Brackenborough Hotel is the region’s highest rated three star hotel with award winning chefs, unique design and luxurious contemporary style. We offer a friendly, personal service, excellent attention to detail and a unique setting for your special day. Whether a simple celebration or an elaborate marquee event, we can oversee your perfect day perfectly! 01507 609169 www.oakridgehotels.co.uk e: reception@brackenborough.co.uk thirty Louth | Skegness Lincolnshire Venues Kenwick Park Hotel Kenwick Park Estate, Louth LN11 8NR Telephone 01507 608806 Kenwick Park the perfect setting for your perfect day. Licensed for Civil Wedding and other Ceremonies. Superb menus tailored to your specific requirements. Accommodation available in one of our 34 bedrooms. Use of the exclusive Health and Leisure facilities. Meridian suite will seat up to 150 for a wedding breakfast. www.kenwick-park.co.uk e: weddings@kenwick-park.co.uk The Priory Hotel 149 Eastgate, Louth LN11 9AJ Telephone 01507 602930 Built in 1818 The Priory offers a picture-perfect location with stunning architecture, in beautiful tranquil surroundings, ideal for either marquee or smaller ceremonies. We specialise in bespoke, intimate, personal, quality and relaxed celebrations. “Perfect Setting for Perfect Wedding”…“You Outdid All Expectations”…“Perfect Reception”.…“Exquisite” www.thepriorylouth.co.uk e: theprioryhotel@live.co.uk Butlins Skegness Roman Bank, Ingoldmells, Skegness PE25 1NJ Telephone 01754 614445 Looking for a wedding venue where the whole family can be entertained and stay together? Then come to Butlins. Wedding packages to complement our holidays so you can bring family, friends and have the time of your life. Get married, have the reception, stay at our resort and enjoy all the entertainment. www.butlins.com/dayvisitor e: julie.townley@bourne-leisure.co.uk Southview Park Hotel Burgh Road, Skegness PE25 2LA Telephone 01754 896060 The perfect setting for your special day. Southview excels at organising and managing your wedding - each wedding is given our complete personal care and attention. Our specialised management team are at your disposal to help with your choice of menu, seating plan and other aspects to make this day most memorable. www.southviewparkhotel.co.uk e: bobw@southview-leisure.com thirty one www.johnbyford.co.uk Lincolnshire Venues Skegness | Sleaford | Spalding The Royal Hotel Drummond Road/South Parade, Skegness PE25 3EH Telephone The splendid surroundings of this Victorian hotel, provides the perfect location. Picturesque gardens provide a wonderful location for photographs and drink receptions, whilst our chefs offer a variety of English, Continental and Indian cuisine for formal dining and buffet menus. The hotel boasts 70 bedrooms, some with seaviews, others with balconies. A warm welcome is offered to all… 01754 762301 0x90 advert 90x90 weddings advert 08.qxp weddings04/08/2008 08.qxp 04/08/2008 14:41 Page 14:41 1 www.theroyalhotelskegness.co.uk e: info@theroyalhotelskegness.co.uk Carre Arms Hotel Mareham Lane, Sleaford NG34 7JP A family owned hotel and restaurant renowned for over 25 years quality service and fabulous food. Our Wedding Services will make your day go smoothly; let us take care of the detail. The Carre Arms has three areas for wedding functions and licensed for civil ceremonies. Ayscoughfee Ayscoughfee Hall Ha Our professional staff will ensure that your day is perfect. www.carrearmshotel.co.uk e: enquiries@carrearmshotel.co.uk Telephone 01529 303156 Museum and Museum Gardens and Garde Churchgate, Spalding, Churchgate, PE11 Spalding, 2RA PE11 2 Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens Churchgate, Spalding PE11 2RA Telephone Set in wonderful gardens, Ayscoughfee Hall offers the complete wedding package. Hold your ceremony in the Hall and sign the register in an 1840s mahogany-panelled Library. 01775 764555 The listed gardens offer a beautiful setting for your photographs to mark your special day. www.ayscoughfee.org e: museum@sholland.gov.uk Thein Woodlands Set wonderful SetHotel in wonderful gardens, Ayscoughfee gardens, Ayscoughfee Hall Hall offers theoffers complete the complete wedding package wedding package 80 Pinchbeck Rd, Spalding PE11 1QF Telephone The Woodlands Hotel with its Edwardian elegance and its beautiful garden is the ideal setting for your wedding reception. We are licensed for civil ceremonies, offering individually designed weddings. Relax and enjoy our years of experience ensuring your day is as perfect as your choice of venue. 01775 769933 register in an Hold your ceremony Hold your in the ceremony Hall andinsign the the Hallregister and sign in the an 1840s mahogany-panelled 1840s mahogany-panelled Library. Library. The listed gardens The listed offer agardens beautiful offer setting a beautiful for your setting photographs for yourto photographs to www.woodlandshotelspalding.co.uk mark your special markday. your special day. e: woodlands@kingscountyhotels.co.uk Tel: 01775 764555 Tel: 01775 www.ayscoughfee.org 764555 www.ayscoughfee.org thirty two Spilsby | Stamford Alford Manor West Street, Alford LN13 9HT Telephone 01507 463073 A day to remember, with exquisite surroundings and exceptional attention to detail.…Lincolnshire’s premier venue for civil ceremonies and wedding receptions. Following a major heritage restoration project, The Manor House provides a unique and beautiful historic setting for your special day. Special wedding packages are on offer, which provide outstanding value without compromising on quality. www.alfordmanorhouse.co.uk e: info@alfordmanorhouse.co.uk Half Moon Hotel 25-28 West St, Alford LN13 9DG Telephone 01507 463477 A 400 year old listed building, licensed for civil ceremonies. Our wedding package caters for all requirements and we are available to discuss every detail of your wedding. Catering for up to 60 guests or 100 at a buffet, with marquee facilities in our garden, if required for your special day. www.halfmoonhotelalford.co.uk e: enquiries@halfmoonhotelalford.co.uk The George of Stamford 71 St Martins, Stamford PE9 2LB Telephone 01780 750750 Weddings at The George of Stamford combine the finest cuisine with personal service. Civil ceremonies up to 50 seated and 80 standing. Beautiful Monastery gardens and courtyard. The oak panelled dining room can accommodate up to 110 guests. Marquees arranged for larger parties in our Monastery Gardens. www.georgehotelofstamford.com e: reservations@georgehotelofstamford.com De Places VeretoBelton MarryWoods Hotel Belton Woods, Belton, nr. Grantham NG32 2LN Telephone 01476 01925 593200 486447 Congratulations… found the perfect If you are searchingyou for have the premier venue and partner. the perfect location for your dream wedding - look no further than De Now Belton you can find the perfect to be married… Vere Woods Hotel. We place offer fabulous surroundings, beautiful function rooms, luxury bedrooms and more to Welcome www.placestomarry.com youfor can make suretothat your special day stayswhere with you the rest view Lincolnshire’s exciting and varied selection of of your life. licensed venues. www.placestomarry.com www.devere-hotels.co.uk/our-locations/belton-woods info@placestomarry.com e: belton.woods@devere-hotels.com thirty three Lincolnshire Venues Lincolnshire Registration & Celebratory Services Licensed Venues Lincoln Register Office Branston Hall Hotel LN4 1PD T: 01522 793305 Charlotte House Hotel LN1 3BJ T: 01522 541000 County Assembly Rooms LN1 3AR T: 01522 520098 Doddington Hall LN6 4RU T: 01522 694586/07981 155266 Jocasta’s Restaurant LN6 9BW T: 01522 686314 Judges’ Lodgings LN1 3AA T: 01522 511068 Norton Lodge Conference Centre LN6 9JR T: 01522 789111 Pride of Lincoln LN6 3QZ T: 01522 686878 The Bentley Hotel & Leisure Club LN6 9NH T: 01522 878000 The Bridge Inn LN1 2LX T: 01522 702266 The Dovecote LN6 9HN T: 01522 868206 The Epic Centre LN2 2NA T: 01522 522900 The Lawn LN1 3BL T: 01522 568080 The Lincoln Hotel LN2 1PN T: 01522 520348 The Littlehouse at Doddington Hall LN6 4RU T: 01522 694308 The White Hart Hotel LN1 3AR T: 01522 526222 Washingborough Hall Hotel LN4 1BE T: 01522 790340 Welton Manor Golf Centre LN2 3PA T: 01673 861888 Boston Registration Office Boston Guildhall PE21 6HT Boston West Golf Centre PE20 3QX Fydell House PE21 6HU Supreme Hotel PE20 3AN The Assembly Rooms PE21 6NN White Hart Hotel PE21 8SH T: 01205 315277 T: 01205 290670 T: 01205 351520 T: 01205 822804 T: 01205 362354 T: 01205 355522 Bourne Registration Office The Baskervilles Hotel PE6 9PB Toft Country House Hotel PE10 0JT T: 01778 560010 T: 01778 590614 Gainsborough Registration Office Hemswell Court DN21 5TQ The White Heather LN8 2AT T: 01427 668508 T: 01673 878100 Grantham Registration Office Allington Manor NG32 2DH T: 01400 281358/282574 Angel & Royal Hotel NG31 6PN T: 01476 565816 Belton House NG32 2LS T: 01476 542964 Belton Woods Hotel NG32 2LN T: 01476 593200 Chequers Inn, Belvoir NG32 1LU T: 01476 870701 Gorse Lodge, Newark NG23 5DA T: 01636 626223 Harlaxton Manor NG32 1AG T: 01476 403000 Priory House, Newark NG23 5ES T: 01400 282070 Ramada Grantham Hotel NG31 7XT T: 01476 593000 Stoke Rochford Hall NG33 5EJ T: 01476 530337 Stubton Hall, Newark NG23 5DDT: 01636 626187/07816 328611 The Gregory NG32 1AD T: 01476 577076 The Olde Barn Hotel NG32 2HT T: 01400 250909 Horncastle Registration Office Admiral Rodney Hotel LN9 5DX The Golf Hotel LN10 6SG The Petwood Hotel LN10 6OF The Woodhall Spa Hotel LN10 6ST T: 01507 523131 T: 01526 353535 T: 01526 352411 T: 01526 353231 Long Sutton Registration Office Whaplode Manor PE12 8AZ T: 01406 422837 Louth Registration Office Bacchus Hotel LN12 2EY Brackenborough Hotel LN11 0SZ Kenwick Park Hotel LN11 8NR Royal Oak Inn LN11 8LZ The Grange & Links Hotel LN12 2RA The Olde Barn Inn, Tealby LN8 3YB The Priory Hotel LN11 9AJ T: 01507 441204 T: 01507 609169 T: 01507 608806 T: 01507 600750 T: 01507 441334 T: 01673 838304 T: 01507 602930 Skegness Registration Office Crown Hotel PE25 3AB North Shore Hotel PE25 1DN The Royal Hotel PE25 3EH Southview Park Hotel PE25 2LA The Vine Hotel PE25 3DB T: 01754 610760 T: 01754 763298 T: 01754 762301 T: 01754 896060 T: 01754 610611 Sleaford Registration Office Carre Arms Hotel NG34 7JP The Lincolnshire Oak NG34 7EH Woodland Waters NG32 3RT T: 01529 303156 T: 01529 413807 T: 01400 230552/230056 Spalding Registration Office Ayscoughfee Hall Museum PE11 2RA Cley Hall Hotel PE11 1TX Woodlands Hotel PE11 1QF T: 01775 764555 T: 01775 725157 T: 01775 769933 Spilsby Registration Office Alford Manor House LN13 9HT Butlins PE25 1NJ Half Moon Hotel LN13 9DG Tattershall Castle LN4 4LR T: 01507 463073 T: 01754 762311 T: 01507 463477 T: 01526 342543 Stamford Registration Office Garden House Hotel PE9 2LP The George Hotel PE9 2LB T: 01780 763359 T: 01780 750750 thirty four Lincolnshire Registration & Celebratory Services Celebratory Services Celebratory Services include Naming, Renewal of Vows, Memorials, Funerals, Nationality Checking Service, Citizenship Ceremonies and Certificate Services. Civil Naming and Renewal of Vows ceremonies were introduced in 2001, giving families and couples the options to celebrate the arrival of a new child or reaffirm their vows with a non-religious ceremony. Funeral and Memorial ceremonies were introduced in 2003, giving any bereaved family the option to celebrate the life of the deceased in a civil ceremony. A Celebratory ceremony has no legal status, so you can choose whether or not to organise one. The celebration and any written record of the ceremony cannot be used as proof of identification and neither is the ceremony legally binding on those who participate. A celebratory ceremony is secular and will have no religious content. thirty five www.cristophotography.com Lincolnshire County Council would like to stress that the above ceremonies are offered as an alternative to a religious service and anyone considering, for example, a baptism, a religious blessing, funeral or memorial ceremony, should be encouraged to do so. Celebrate Celebrate the birth of a new baby; welcome an adopted child or stepchildren into the family to form part of the bonding within an extended family unit. Siblings may also be included in a ceremony. The occasion gives parents, grandparents, supporting adults, family members and friends the opportunity to welcome your child by getting involved and making promises of support and commitment, or by reciting a reading or poem, in a family celebration. It is very important for parents to receive help, advice and support while raising their child into adulthood and supporting adults are nominated for this role. Ideally, supporting adults should be people who the child will see regularly and have a good and positive influence in their life. If you are thinking about getting married or forming a civil partnership and you have children, why not make your day a double celebration by including a naming ceremony for your children on the same day? RENEWAL OF VOWS CEREMONY Any couple, of any age who have been through a legal marriage or civil partnership ceremony can arrange to renew their vows. A ceremony can give that extra special edge to an anniversary or birthday giving the opportunity of a double celebration. It is sometimes particularly relevant for any couple who have been through a period which put a strain on their relationship, but wish to celebrate their renewed commitment. Any couple who have married or held their civil partnership abroad may wish to celebrate with family and friends on their return by renewing their vows, or you may simply want to be romantic and take the opportunity to say “I do” again. The ceremony will be unique to the couple and as meaningful as their commitment to each other. Family members and friends may also wish to get involved by reciting a reading or poem or you may wish to choose them as your witnesses or ring bearer. SUITABLE VENUES FOR NAMING or RENEWAL OF VOWS in Lincolnshire NAMING ceremony A naming or renewal of vows ceremony can take place in a Registration Office, in a Licensed Venue or a public building with a private function room, e.g. village hall, hotel, public house, restaurant. Please note that we cannot conduct a ceremony in a private home. PLANNING A NAMING or RENEWAL OF VOWS CEREMONY You will have the opportunity to work closely with our co-ordinator to create your ceremony. Options include promises, readings, poems, personal vows and your own choice of music. Each ceremony will be an event that you and all your guests will remember and treasure. A souvenir record of each ceremony will be signed by the couple or child’s parents and the witnesses or supporting adults and presented at the closing of the ceremony. For further details or if you would like to book a naming or renewal of vows ceremony please telephone the Customer Service Centre on 01522 782244. Email: regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/registration thirty six MEMORIAL ceremony A memorial ceremony may be appropriate in the following circumstances: • The anniversary of a loved one’s death • Following a small private funeral • To acknowledge a still born child •W here family, friends and colleagues live abroad and it may not be possible for them to make travel arrangements in time to attend the funeral •W hen a body is donated to medical research •W hen someone dies abroad and family and friends are unable to attend the funeral • When a person has been lost/missing for some time and presumed to be deceased • Annual group ceremonies for bereaved families. A memorial ceremony doesn’t have to be a solemn occasion, it is a chance for all who knew the deceased to gather, socialise and share their memories, anecdotes and thoughts. The ceremony will show warmth, sincerity and will uniquely and affectionately celebrate the life of the deceased. A detailed tribute is paid to them, to the life they lived, the connections they made and have left behind. A memorial ceremony can take place in a Registration Office, and each ceremony room is unique and can seat between 20–50 guests. Details about each Registration Office are available in this brochure. Alternatively, for the larger celebration a ceremony can be held in a Licensed Venue or a public building with a private function room, e.g. village hall, hotel, public house, restaurant. Please note that we cannot conduct a ceremony in a private home. thirty seven Celebrate A civil funeral ceremony reflects the beliefs and values of the deceased, the life they lived, the connections they made and left behind. Your choice could be influenced by religious and cultural traditions, cost or personal preferences or by the expressed wishes of the deceased. in Lincolnshire CIVIL FUNERAL ceremony, WOODLAND BURIAL or iNTERMENT A civil funeral can be held almost anywhere, except in churches or religious buildings, and is appropriate for a cremation or burial at any non-religious burial ground. The ceremony is both a dignified tribute and highly personal memoir created by a celebrant in consultation with the family or executor for this final act of love and respect. It is created using a comprehensive framework that allows you the freedom to make a range of choices regarding the content and style for the ceremony. Family members and friends may wish to recite a reading or add their own words of tribute. A hymn, prayer and a moments reflective silence can also be included if you wish. A woodland or ‘green’ burial offers a ‘return to nature’ for those who wish to be buried among trees, birds and wild flowers. It is a way of introducing a greater choice for the bereaved. Green burials are where non-embalmed bodies in a simple woollen or cotton shroud are buried in a coffin made from non-rainforest wood. Biodegradable materials such as wicker, bamboo and cardboard are used. Graves can be marked by planting a small tree, wild flowers or a bird box can be hung. The ceremony is created by our celebrant in consultation with the family. An Interment ceremony is a short formal occasion, usually following a cremation. In many cases ashes are interred in a place that holds special significance or happy memories for the deceased and their family. The ceremony is created by our celebrant in consultation with the family. www.rjsflorist.blogspot.com For further details or if you would like to book a ceremony, please telephone the Customer Service Centre on 01522 782244. Email: regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/registration thirty eight Nationality Checking Service What is the Nationality Checking Service? The service is a partnership between the Home Office UK Border Agency and Local Authorities in England and Wales. Lincolnshire County Council is offering this optional service for anyone applying for British nationality. Completed British nationality applications will be checked for accuracy and all necessary documents will be photocopied, certified and sent in support of the application. This means that those using the service can keep their original valuable documents such as passports and marriage certificates rather than sending them to the Home Office. Benefits and Advantages of the Service The Home Office will receive correctly completed applications and documentation, avoiding unneccesary delays. Original documents can be retained, rather than sending them to the Home Office. The service ensures peace of mind for clients, that their application is complete, checked for accuracy and sent by secure post direct to the Home Office. How do I use the service, costs and further information? For further details call our Customer Service Centre on 01522 782244 or visit our website: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/registration An appointment is essential; you cannot be seen without one. thirty nine How can I apply for British Citizenship? Celebrate Under the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, all applicants aged 18 years or over, who are accepted for naturalisation or registration by the Home Office as a British Citizen, must take part in a Citizenship Ceremony. The heart of the Citizenship Ceremony will involve making an oath/affirmation to Her Majesty the Queen and a pledge of loyalty to the United Kingdom. These ceremonies will take place at designated venues within Lincolnshire. Applications to become a British citizen need to be arranged via the Home Office. Their email address is ukbanationalityenquiries@ukba.gsi.gov.uk or telephone 0845 010 5200. As your application process nears completion, you will be sent a letter inviting you to attend a citizenship ceremony along with: guidance notes explaining what to do next; the wording of the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance and Citizenship Pledge; your personal details to check; the telephone number and address of your Local Authority. How do I arrange to attend a Citizenship Ceremony? Once you have received your ceremony invitation letter, you are required to contact the Customer Service Centre on 01522 782244 to arrange a date for your ceremony. You have 11 weeks in which to attend a ceremony. If you cannot attend within this time, we may have to withdraw your invitation and you will be required to apply and pay the fee again. Group ceremonies are held at our Lincoln, Grantham and Boston Registration Offices. What will happen at the Ceremony? in Lincolnshire Citizenship Ceremonies Ceremonies begin with a speech of welcome by a Registration Officer. The ceremony also includes speeches by local dignitaries explaining what it means, legally, to become a British citizen. The taking of a new citizenship oath or pledge is a legal requirement and the key moment at which citizenship is confirmed. New citizens are then called up one at a time to receive their certificate, information pack and commemorative gifts. The nationality certificate is presented by a local dignitary on behalf of the Home Secretary and can subsequently be used to support passport applications and to prove the individual is a British citizen. The ceremony will end with a closing speech and the playing and singing of the national anthem. Afterwards, there may be an informal celebration with light refreshments and citizens have the opportunity to take photographs with their guests and/ or the dignitaries in attendance. Are family applications accepted? Where possible, the Home Office considers applications from members of the same family at the same time so they can attend a ceremony together. Can we invite our family and friends? Whilst you are welcome to bring guests, family and friends to your ceremony, accommodation is unfortunately restricted and therefore it is necessary to place a limit of two guests per application. Access to the ceremony will be by invitation only and applicants will be issued with the appropriate number of invites. Do we have to attend a public ceremony? Citizenship Ceremonies will normally be conducted in groups to reinforce the community nature of citizenship. You may however wish to celebrate with a personal ceremony, by holding a party for family and friends within the County. Citizenship Ceremonies cannot be held at private homes. For further information visit our website on www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/britishcitizenship or telephone our Customer Service Centre on 01522 782244. forty Certificate Services Civil Registration in England and Wales began on 1 July 1837. In Lincolnshire we currently hold over 10,000 registers dating from 1837 to the present day. In 2003 all the registers were moved from our local offices to one central location. Our local offices are no longer able to issue certificates other than at the time of registration. If you are interested in an event which took place before 1837, more information is available at local libraries or Lincolnshire Archives on 01522 782040 or www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ archives. If a birth, death, marriage or civil partnership took place in Lincolnshire after 1837, you can apply for a copy of the full certificate in four ways. If we cannot find the entry we will refund your fee in full. EXPRESS CERTIFICATE SERVICE Available via the internet or telephone only. Follow the ‘online payment service’ link on our website or telephone our Customer Service Centre. The fee will be £22.00 per certificate and includes next working day UK delivery or same day collection service from an office in Lincoln, email or fax. A signature is required on delivery. Royal Mail terms and conditions apply. STANDARD CERTIFICATE SERVICE Internet: Follow the ‘online payment service’ link on our website. You will need to provide the details requested on screen and pay the fee using a credit/debit card. The fee will be £9.00 per certificate. The certificate will be issued within five working days and posted to you by 2nd class post. Telephone: If you have a credit/debit card you can apply over the telephone via our Customer Service Centre. The fee will be £9.00 per certificate. The certificate will be issued within five working days and posted to you by 2nd class post. Post: Certificate Applications, PO Box 760, Lincoln LN2 5WG. Please enclose a cheque or postal order for £9.00 per certificate payable to ‘Lincolnshire County Council’. An application form can be downloaded from our website or you can include the information needed for the certificate in a letter. The certificate will be issued within five working days and posted to you by 2nd class post. NB: A Short Birth Certificate is also £9.00 but details your name at birth, date and district of birth only. Please check before ordering that it suits the purpose for which it is required. Our Certificate Services booklet gives more information and is available for download from our website, follow the historical searches link. forty one A Commemorative Certificate may be suitable for: • Birth • Naming • Birthday • Acknowledgment of a still born child • Wedding, Civil Partnership, Renewal of Vows • Anniversary • Memorial • Citizenship • Award • Achievement • or to mark any occasion. Celebrate A perfect keepsake and lasting reminder to treasure through the years, regardless of where the event took place. Each A4 certificate will be printed on a high quality watermarked paper, beautifully finished and individually printed with your chosen personal details and wording. Commemorative Certificates can be viewed and application forms downloaded from our website, follow the commemorative certificate link. Alternatively contact our Customer Service Centre for an application form. Each completed application form should be returned with a cheque or postal order for £10.00 per certificate, payable to ‘Lincolnshire County Council’ and posted to Boston Registration Office, County Hall, Boston PE21 6DY. NB: Commemorative certificates have no legal status and cannot be used as proof of identification or for any legal purpose. Customer Service Centre: 01522 782244 Email: regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/registration in Lincolnshire COMMEMORATIVE CERTIFICATES forty two Picture Perfect So what and who should you be looking for whilst choosing your photographer? Firstly make sure you both feel relaxed and comfortable with your photographer. Choosing a friend or relative to photograph your wedding may save you money, but unless the person being asked is a professional portrait or wedding photographer, they are unlikely to have the skills to get a good coverage of your day. Bear in mind they will not be able to enjoy your day to the full and they’ll have to stay clear of the Champagne! Photographers who offer a higher and more personal level of service will only cover one wedding per day and would not call in sub-contracted photographers to help cover busy dates. Ask about their availability. Work out how long you require your photographer and what pictures you want to be taken. Would you want the morning preparations photographed? This can be a great start to an album, curlers and all! Right through to the evening, including, your first dance - a lovely way to end your album. The style of photographs taken is very important. When viewing a photographer’s work, make sure their sample albums are of single weddings rather than a pick of the best from several weddings, placed into one album. This will allow you to see their work flow through a whole day. Ideally ask to see about three or four recent weddings, judge their ability on what you see. Great photographs are crafted. Look at the facial expressions in groups. These expressions are a direct indication of the ambience created by the photographer. Once you have viewed their albums, did you feel that you were there? Did the pictures emotionally move you? Was the presentation and print quality to the standard that you are happy with? There is so much to choose from, like traditional albums with one photograph per page, or ‘coffee table’ albums or even digital book sometimes known as “magazine style” there really is something for everyone. Nowadays, most photographers don’t limit how many photographs they take. Remember, it’s quality, not quantity, that counts. What should you pay? An experienced, creative photographer, who offers a pre wedding shoot, a full coverage of your day and evening will charge more. Spend as much as you can afford and go for the photographer that you are confident with. Your wedding album will capture your memories and become a treasured family heirloom. Check for, availability, a style you like, presentation, personality, a level of service fitting your wedding, check your photographer has suitable insurance, is a member of either The British Institute of Professional Photographers (BIPP) or The Master Photographers Association (MPA) and choose a photographer you can have fun with! By Ivan Finch LBIPP; LMPA; LRPS, Town and Country Photographic forty three Lincolnshire Services Telephone Chris Radford Photography 01205 357064 • 07929 320094 22 Linley Drive, Boston PE21 7EJ Weddings, portraits, events and general photographic assignments. A pleasant and polite approach to suit your personal needs. My aim is to provide quality work at an affordable price and to your complete satisfaction. www.cristophotography.com e: cj.radford@virgin.net Telephone Magical Moments Photography 01476 561012 4 Primrose Way, Grantham NG31 7GX Our unique style of photography will capture the theme, style and atmosphere of your day. We will create a combination of classic and natural images, which will give you a wonderful collection of stunning memories to retain forever. Your day is as important to us as it is special to you! www.magicalmomentsphotography.co.uk e: enquiries@magicalmomentsphotography.co.uk Telephone Sandra’s Flower Studio (RJ’s Florist) 01522 511317 393 High Street, Lincoln LN5 7SS A well established professional family run florist. All our work is specifically tailored to meet your individual requirements, including floral arrangements for Weddings, Civil Ceremonies, Anniversaries, Parties and Birthdays as well as Sympathy Tributes. Home/Venue and evening consultations available. Simply give us a call and we will be more than happy to assist you. www.rjsflorist.blogspot.com www.rjsflorist.co.uk sandrasflowerstudio@yahoo.co.uk Telephone Sweet Dreams Chocolate & Drinks Fountains 01775 724929 • 07761 862509 571 Broadgate, Weston Hills, Spalding PE12 6DB Create an unforgettable experience and transform your event with the fragrant aroma of a cascading stream of pure decadence. We cater for all occasions: Children’s Parties, Dinner Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Corporate Events & School Proms. Call today for more details. www.sweetdreamschocolatefountain.co.uk forty four This information can be provided in another language or format. For all enquiries please contact the number below. Polish Ta informacja jest także dostępna w innym języku i formacie. W razie jakichkolwiek pytań zadzwoń pod powyższy numer. Russian Эта информация может быть предоставлена на другом языке или в другом формате. По всем вопросам пожалуйста звоните по вышеуказанному номеру. Portuguese Esta informação pode ser fornecida em outro idioma ou formato. Para quaisquer inquéritos, contacte o número acima. Latvian Ja nepieciešams, šo informāciju varat saņemt citā valodā vai citā formātā. Uzziņām, lūdzu zvaniet pa augstāk norādīto tālruni. Lithuanian Ši informacija gali būti pateikta kitoje kalboje ar formate. Visiem pasiteiravimam prašome susisiekti su viršuj nurodytu numeriu. Slovak Táto informácia môže byť poskytnutá v inom jazyku alebo formáte. So všetkými otázkami sa prosím obráťte na vyššie uvedené číslo. Contact: 01522 782060 www.lincolnshire.gov.uk customer_services@lincolnshire.gov.uk Your Views are Important to us We welcome your views on both the service we provide and also this publication. Please contact us with your comments by any of the following means: Post: Lincolnshire County Council Registration and Celebratory Services 4 Lindum Road Lincoln LN2 1NN Email: regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk Telephone: 01522 782244 Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this publication, Lincolnshire County Council and Lincolnshire Registration and Celebratory Services cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies, nor guarantee or endorse any of the products or services advertised. In the event of an emergency, every effort will be made to provide a reasonable alternative venue, however we strongly advise you to take out separate insurance to cover all risks associated with your ceremony, reception and honeymoon. forty five REGISTRATION AND celebratory SERVICEs www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/registration Lincolnshire Venues Lincoln Telephone 01522 520098 County Assembly Rooms 76 Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AR The County Assembly Rooms situated in historic Lincoln’s Bailgate area blends the charm of an Eighteenth Century venue, with the amenities of a modern establishment retaining much of its original character and luxurious accommodation. For two hundred and fifty years The County Assembly Rooms has acquired an outstanding reputation, both locally and countrywide. Beautifully kept to a very high standard The County Assembly Rooms is situated in the heart of the city of Lincoln. If you are planning a wedding, The County Assembly Rooms gives a choice of three rooms offering superb facilities in the heart of Lincoln. We are also licensed for Civil Ceremonies. A garden to the rear of the Tennyson Suite can be made available to guests, and is afforded stunning aspects of the Cathedral, making it an ideal position for wedding photographs. Alternatively, with prior arrangement, the Cathedral grounds and the stunning areas within Lincoln Castle are both within walking distance. Our staff are here to guide you through the arrangements for your special day and to ensure that every care and attention is given to you and your guests - after all - it is the most important day of your life. www.countyassemblyrooms.co.uk e: info@countyassemblyrooms.co.uk Images courtesy of DAWs Photography forty six REGISTRATION AND celebratory SERVICEs www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/registration RCS017 © July 2010