Your Marriage or Civil Partnership

Your Marriage
or Civil Partnership
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City of Wolverhampton
Register Office
wolverhampton.gov.uk
Your Ceremony
in Wolverhampton
Firstly, congratulations on your upcoming celebrations! Our aim is to make your
ceremony run as smoothly as possible, leaving you to enjoy the occasion with
your family, friends and each other.
This guide contains all the information you need to make your occasion both a
happy and memorable one for you and your guests.
If you would like more information about any aspect of this guide or planning your
day, do not hesitate to get in touch with us on 01902 554989
or email us at register.office@wolverhampton.gov.uk
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Making Your Day
Extra Special
In order to help you decide which wedding or civil ceremony package will best suit your
needs, simply choose one of the options from the next page. You can enhance your
ceremony with some extra special touches with our silver and gold package options.
2016 will also see the installation of video equipment in The Lady Wulfruna Suite to
record all the memories of your ceremony. Talk to us about capturing your special day
on film.
For more information about our wedding packages, or to make a booking,
please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Choosing Your Package
Bronze Package
Silver Package - £70
Gold Package - £120
(included as standard)
• 45 minute time slot
• 45 minute time slot
• 20 minute time slot
• Two parking spaces
• Two parking spaces
• Choice of declaration
and contractual words
• Choice of declaration
and contractual words
• Choice of declaration and contractual words
• Use of ring cushion for
Registrar to present rings
• Use of ring cushion for
Registrar/guest to present rings
• One certificate
• Two certificates
• Two readings/poems by guest
No photos during ceremony
Two poses for signing register
• One reading/poem by guest
• Choice of own music for bride’s entrance,
signing and exit
• One classical piece of music provided
for bride/groom and guests’ entrance
• Standard personal promise
• One video permitted during ceremony
• Use of ring cushion for Best Man/guest
to present rings
• Three certificates
• Choice of own personal promise or standard promise
• One photographer and one video permitted
throughout ceremony
• Order of service for all guests
• Guest invitations
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The Register Office
Capacity: Four People
Dates Available: 1 January - 31 December 2016 & 2017
Non Refundable Deposit: Fee in Full
Ceremony Price 2016:
Monday - Thursday - £50.00
Friday - £50.00
Saturday before 1pm - n/a
Saturday after 1pm - n/a
Sundays and Bank Holidays - n/a
Ceremony Price 2017:
Monday - Thursday - £50.00
Friday - £50.00
Saturday before 1pm - n/a
Saturday after 1pm - n/a
Sundays and Bank Holidays - n/a
Package Options: Bronze
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Venue - Civic Ceremony Room
The Bantock Suite
Capacity: Thirty People
Dates Available: 1 May - 31 December 2016
1 January - 31 December 2017
Non Refundable Deposit: Fee in Full
Ceremony Price 2016:
Monday - Thursday - £84.00
Friday - £84.00
Saturday before 1pm - £104.00
Saturday after 1pm - n/a
Sundays and Bank Holidays - n/a
Ceremony Price 2017:
Monday - Thursday - £89.00
Friday - £109.00
Saturday before 1pm - £109.00
Saturday after 1pm - n/a
Sundays and Bank Holidays - n/a
Package Options: Bronze
Silver
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Venue - Civic Ceremony Room
The Lady
Wulfruna Suite
Capacity: Eighty People
Dates Available: 1 January - 31 December 2016 & 2017
Non Refundable Deposit: £100.00 (Paid at time of booking)
Ceremony Price 2016:
Monday - Thursday - £184.00
Friday - £204.00
Saturday before 1pm - £244.00
Saturday after 1pm - £399.00
Sundays and Bank Holidays - £399.00
Ceremony Price 2017:
Monday - Thursday - £189.00
Friday - £209.00
Saturday before 1pm - £249.00
Saturday after 1pm - £399.00
Sundays and Bank Holidays - £399.00
Package Options: Bronze
Silver
Gold
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Venue - Civic Ceremony Room
The Mayor’s Parlour
Capacity: Eighty People
Dates Available: 1 January - 31 December 2016 & 2017
Non Refundable Deposit: £100.00 (Paid at time of booking)
Ceremony Price 2016:
Monday - Thursday - £184.00
Friday - £204.00
Saturday before 1pm - £244.00
Saturday after 1pm - £399.00
Sundays and Bank Holidays - £399.00
Ceremony Price 2017:
Monday - Thursday - £189.00
Friday - £204.00
Saturday before 1pm - £249.00
Saturday after 1pm - £399.00
Sundays and Bank Holidays - £399.00
Package Options: Bronze
Silver
Gold
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Venue - Other Ceremony Room
The Rococo Room
Capacity: Thirty Five People
Dates Available: 1 January - 31 December 2016 & 2017
Non Refundable Deposit: £100.00 (Paid at time of booking)
Ceremony Price 2016 - 2017:
Monday - Thursday - £185.00
Friday - £245.00
Saturday before 1pm - £294.00
Saturday after 1pm - £449.00
Sundays and Bank Holidays - £449.00
Package Options: Bronze
Silver
Gold
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Venue - Other Ceremony Room
The Art Gallery
Capacity: One Hundred and Twenty People
Dates Available: 1 January - 31 December 2016 & 2017
Non Refundable Deposit: £100.00 (Paid at time of booking)
Ceremony Price 2016 - 2017:
Monday - Thursday - £190.00
Friday - £250.00
Saturday before 1pm - £350.00
Saturday after 1pm - £500.00
Sundays and Bank Holidays - £500.00
Package Options: Bronze
Silver
Gold
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Other approved venues you may consider
Bilston Town Hall
Molineux Stadium
Wolverhampton Racecourse
Church Street, Wolverhampton
Tel: 01902 497222
Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton
Tel: 01902 655000
Dunstall Park, Gorsebrook Road,
Wolverhampton
Tel: 08702202442
The Connaught Hotel
Mount Hotel
Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton
Tel: 01902 424433
Mount Road, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton
Tel: 01902 752055
Diamond Banqueting Suite
Novotel Wolverhampton
Skinner Street, Wolverhampton
Tel: 01902 429216
Union Street, Wolverhampton
Tel: 01902 871100
Executive Lounge
The Park Hall Hotel
Pountney Street, Wolverhampton
Tel: 01902 452828
Park Drive, Wolverhampton
Tel: 01902 331121
Grand Station
Royal Banqueting Suite
Sun Street, Wolverhampton
Tel: 01902 454550
Pountney Street, Wolverhampton
Tel: 01902 452828
Mercure Goldthorn Hotel
and Leisure Club
Regency Banqueting Suite
Penn Road, Wolverhampton
Tel: 01902 429216
If you would like further advice about
approved venues, please contact us
on 01902 554989.
5 Fox’s Lane, Wolverhampton
Tel: 01902 351100
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Suggested Readings
This Day (anon)
Apache wedding blessing
The best is yet to be (Joanna Fuchs)
This day I marry my best friend
…the one I laugh with as we share
life’s wondrous zest,
as we find new enjoyments and experiences
all that’s best
..the one I live for because the world
seems brighter
as our happy times are better
and our burdens feel much lighter,
…the one I love with every fibre of my soul,
We used to feel vaguely incomplete, now
Together we are whole
Now you will feel no rain,
for each will shelter the other.
Now you will feel no cold,
for each of you will be warmth to the other.
Now there is no more loneliness,
for each of you will be
companion to the other.
You are two bodies,
but there is only one life before you.
Go now to your dwelling place, to enter
into the days of your life togetherness.
And may your days be good and long upon the
earth.
Your wedding day is just the start
Of a lifetime full of love and fun.
It just begins as you take your vows,
When the two of you are joined as one.
We wish for you sweet happiness:
Through the years, may your love grow,
To warm you both from day to day,
In your marriage’s satisfying glow.
On your joyful wedding day,
You begin a brand new life.
Friends and family give their gifts
To joyful husband, blissful wife.
But the greatest gift you’ll ever get,
A gift from heaven above,
Is love forever, ending never,
Everlasting love.
You’ll share life’s joy and pleasure;
You’ll have plenty of that, it’s true.
But love is the real treasure
For your new spouse and you.
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Things to consider...
Giving notice of marriage
Up to 12 months before the big day, you will need to give notice of your marriage at the Register
Office. This is so you can declare that you are both free to marry each other. We are happy to
advise if you have any questions about this, but for more information about giving notice and the
documents you will need to bring, please click the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/marriages-civil-partnerships/giving-notice-at-your-local-register-office
Passport changes
Don’t forget to notify the passport authorities if you are changing your name! Remember, if you
are travelling abroad for your honeymoon, you will need to make any bookings in the name on
your passport when you travel. You can change your name on your passport to the new name
prior to the ceremony but the holiday must also be in that name. All the information you need is
contained in the following link, but we will be happy to assist if you require further clarification:
https://www.gov.uk/changing-passport-information/overview
Photography and DVD information
Your photography option will depend on which wedding package you select. Official photographs
can be taken by your photographer with our silver and gold wedding packages. 2016 will see
The Lady Wulfruna Suite equipped with video equipment to record all the memories of your
ceremony. Talk to us about capturing your special day on film. Available with bronze, silver and
gold packages.
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Things to consider...
Parking
With our silver and gold wedding packages, two parking spaces will be reserved for
the couple. But our city centre location means that there is ample parking for your
guests nearby.
Interpreters
If either of you is unable to speak or understand English, you will need to bring an
interpreter along with you. S/he could be a family member or friend and will simply be
asked to repeat the words used in the ceremony in English. Your interpreter will also
be asked to sign the Register as a witness and a declaration to confirm that both of
you have understood the meaning of the ceremony.
For more information about any of the above, please don’t hesitate to
get in touch with us on 01902 554989.
You can view our terms and conditions here:
http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/termsandconditions
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Renewal of Vows
A renewal of vows ceremony is a celebration for couples who want to renew their
marriage vows. You can renew your vows at any stage of married life or as a way to
commemorate a special anniversary. A renewal of vows ceremony is also a great way
to celebrate with family and friends after a wedding abroad.
A celebrant here at the Register Office will conduct the ceremony and be happy to
assist you in the lead up to the occasion.
If you would like further information or wish to arrange a renewal of vows, please
contact us on 01902 554989.
Baby Naming Ceremony
A naming ceremony celebrates the birth of your baby and welcomes the new arrival into
your family. It is also a great way to welcome stepchildren and adoptive children into a
new family.
You can tailor your ceremony to include your own selection of words, readings and
music. In order to remember the occasion, we also offer celebratory certificates which
you can share with other family members.
If you would like to know more information or arrange a ceremony, please do not
hesitate to contact us on 01902 554989.
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Where to find us
Contact details:
The Register Office
Civic Centre
St. Peter’s Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1RU
Email: register.office@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Telephone: 01902 554989
Venue Key
The Register Office
The Art Gallery
The City Archives
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