• All marriage ceremonies must take place in a room to which a licence has been granted for the solemnisation of marriages and must be separate from any other activity on the premises at the time of the marriage ceremony.
  
• Interviews with Registration staff will be held at the Register Office during office hours, Monday to Friday.
  
• Each ceremony should last between 15 to 20 minutes but should not exceed 30 minutes duration as this will affect the timetabling of other ceremonies.
  
• Additional secular words chosen by the couple may be included in the ceremony after the declaratory and contracting words, at the discretion of the Superintendent Registrar and approved at least one week prior to the ceremony.
  
• Religious blessings will not be included in the ceremony and any ceremony for the couple following the performance of the civil marriage must be separate.
  
• Witnesses and readers should be identified before the ceremony commences.
  
• A maximum of three secular readings, each no longer than three minutes, may be given by guests. All readings must be approved by the Superintendent Registrar at least one week before the ceremony.
  
• Registration staff will not carry out readings or operate music systems.
  
• The couple should agree with the management of the venue on who is to be  responsible for operating the music system.
  
• Any music used as part of the ceremony must be secular in nature and must be in accordance with any instructions issued by the Superintendent Registrar and approved at least one week before the ceremony.
  
• The Registrar is not responsible for obtaining any copyright licence for music, reading or other matters permitted at the ceremony.
  
• The wedding party should arrive promptly to enable the ceremony to commence on time. Late arrival may mean that it will not be possible to proceed with the marriage ceremony as planned.
  
• The wedding party should appoint ushers to ensure that guests take their seats in the marriage room promptly to enable the ceremony to commence on time and to minimise any disturbance during the ceremony.
  
• The maximum numbers of people permitted in the marriage room must be observed.
  
• Mobile telephones and alarms must be turned off before entering the marriage room.
  
• One static video camera will be allowed but photography is not permitted during the marriage ceremony.
  
• The wedding party should be considerate to other parties, keeping noise to a minimum in the building and garden if another marriage is taking place.
  
• Registration staff are only permitted to accept soft drinks/beverages. Staff may accept a toast to the couple but not an invitation to attend the reception.
  
• Animals are not allowed in the marriage room (except guide dogs).
  
• Smoking is not permitted in the marriage room during the ceremony.
  
• Sale or consumption of alcohol, soft drinks, beverages or food is not permitted in the marriage room for one hour prior to or throughout the ceremony.
  
• Anyone obviously under the influence of alcohol/drugs or who is abusive will be asked to leave the marriage room

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