Celebrating marriages and civil partnerships in Camden

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Choosing a venue 3

Camden town hall 3

Ceremony rooms in Camden town hall 4

Council chamber 4Committee room 2 5Committee rooms 3 and 3a 5Ceremony suite 5

An approved venue in Camden 6

A church or other religious ceremony 8

Ceremony arrangements 9

Times for your ceremony 9Booking your venue 9Fees and payment 9

On the day 10

Personalising your special day 10How long will my ceremony last? 10Readings and music 10Exchanging the rings 10Photographing and recording your big day 10

Giving notice 13

Where to give notice 13Papers to bring to your appointment 13Marital status 13How to make an appointment 13

Further information 14

Consent if under 18 years of age 14Ceremonies taking place outside England and Wales 14Our opening hours 14Where are we? 14Contact details 14Filming and photography licences 14Access 14Feedback 14

Venues 15

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contentsCongratulations making a commitment to the one you love is a

wonderful occasion in your life. Here at

Camden we aim to make your experience

joyous and memorable.

The following information is designed to

allow you to plan your special day. It guides

you from booking your ceremony to what

happens on your day.

Camden is a lively, vibrant borough full of

character and historical interest making it

a perfect place for your ceremony.

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Choosing a venue

The first step when getting married or forming a civil partnership is to decide where you would like your ceremony to take place. Lively, vibrant and historic Camden has so much to offer you. This guide explains what we can do for you on your special day.

Camden town hallCamden town hall is a stylish grade II listed building designed in 1899. It has many wonderful and interesting features, and has become increasingly popular for central London ceremonies in recent years. The grand white marble staircase provides a perfect setting for taking photographs.

Camden is also famous for its beautiful open spaces and squares. Regents Park and Primrose Hill are nearby and Russell Square, one of Londons finest, is just a few minutes walk from the town hall as is St Georges Gardens. The open spaces offer a beautiful backdrop for your wedding photographs.

Our parks and open spaces are very popular for events, filming and photography. All filming and photography done in them by professionals needs to be licensed by the Council. Please see page 14 for more information.

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Committee room 2This is our most popular room on the civic floor. With its grand yet intimate atmosphere, it holds up to 40 people but is equally suitable for smaller parties. It is possible to make a special request to open the division to create a larger room for up to 30 additional guests.

Committee rooms 3 and 3aIf you would prefer a smaller venue, then either of these rooms are for you as they provide the setting for a more intimate ceremony. Committee room 3a also has a spectacular panoramic view of St Pancras.

Ceremony suiteThe newly refurbished ceremony suite boasts contemporary artwork, both in the waiting area and the suite. The room is bright and airy and complimented by cream and red soft furnishing, situated on richly coloured red carpeting. This room is used for most of our ceremonies. Please visit camden.gov.uk/registrars for details.

Ceremony rooms in Camden town hall

Camden town hall contains seven stunning ceremony rooms that cater for any size ceremony from small intimate ceremonies through to larger ceremonies for up to 180 guests. All ceremony rooms on the civic floor, except committee room 3a which is a more contemporary room, provide a classical setting and are decorated in floor-to-ceiling beechwood panelling, with art deco chandeliers, wall lights and six-foot marble fireplaces.

Virtual tours of the rooms are available to view on our website. Alternatively, you can make an appointment and we will have a registrar available to give a tour of the rooms and answer any questions you may have. Arrangements can be made by telephoning or emailing the register office.

Committee room 2 up to 40 guestsCommittee rooms 1 and 2 combined available on special request, up to 70 guestsCommittee rooms 3 and 3a up to 15 guestsCouncil chamber up to 180 guestsCeremony suite up to 30 guests

Council chamberCamdens impressive Council chamber is the ideal venue for larger ceremonies. The design was based on a Saxon Court, where the King would sit at the head facing his council, who would sit in a semi-circle around him. The colour scheme in the chamber is based on the interior dcor of the House of Commons.

Top to bottom:Council chamberCommittee room 3aCeremony suiteOpposite: Committee room 2

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An approved venue in Camden

An approved venue is a building licensed by Camden Council to hold civil ceremonies. The borough offers a wide variety of excellent venues for civil ceremonies, ranging from grand hotels to museums and historic houses with beautiful gardens.

When choosing your venue it is important to consider factors such as availability on your chosen date, the type of ceremony you would like, the possible number of guests and catering services. Each of the venues will be able to discuss your requirements, and provide a bespoke and unforgettable experience.

Please visit camden.gov.uk/registrars to see a full list of Camdens approved venues.

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Times for your ceremonyIn the town hall Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pmFriday 9am to 6pmSaturday and Sunday 9am to 4pm

In an approved venueSunday to Thursday 9am to 5pmFriday and Saturday 9am to 6pm

If you are having your ceremony in a religious building, please contact the religious leader about available times.

Booking your venueIf you choose to register your civil ceremony in Camden town hall, please phone 020 7974 4444 or come in during our opening times to make a provisional booking. We will be launching an online service in spring 2013. Visit camden.gov.uk/registrars for further details.

If you are registering your ceremony in an approved venue, you will need to contact the venue to book your preferred date and time. You will then need to contact Camden register office to make a provisional booking and confirm that registration officers are able to attend on your chosen day and time. Two registrars will conduct and register your ceremony. Please note that there is a fee for this.

You may book a registrar up to two years before your ceremony.

Fees and paymentYou will need to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your booking, or if you prefer you can pay the full amount at the time of booking. This can be done in person at the register office, by credit or debit card over the telephone and online from spring 2013. Full payment must be made no later than one month before your ceremony.

The full list of fees can be viewed on our website.

Ceremony arrangements

A church or other religious ceremony

If you are getting married in a Church of England church, then you should arrange to see the vicar to set the date and time for your ceremony. The vicar will then arrange for your banns to be read out in church. The ceremony will be registered by the church and there is usually no need to involve the local register office.

If you are having your ceremony in a religious building other than a Church of England church you should arrange to see the religious leader to agree a date and time. You will then need to contact your local register office to make arrangements to give notice. Please see page 13 for more details.

The religious building must normally be situated in the registration district where you or your partner live. You can only have your ceremony in a different district to where you both live if: either of you usually worship in that building; or there is no building of your religion in the district where you or

your partner live.

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Personalising your special dayIf your ceremony is in an approved venue or on the civic floor of the town hall, you can meet the registrar performing the ceremony (also known as the celebrant) before the event to discuss the arrangements. This means your ceremony can be designed exactly how you want it. This may include the vows you wish to make to each other, the music to be played before, during and after your ceremony, or any other arrangements you would like to make your day memorable and special. We offer a friendly service tailored to you.

How long will my ceremony last?Your ceremony length depends on what is involved. For example, if you want to include the exchanging of rings or have additional readings, then this will take longer.

Readings and musicYour personal vows can be whatever you wish to say to each other and your registrar can advise and guide on all aspects of the ceremony. You may also choose to say a poem or verse, or something that you have written. Or perhaps there is a song or particular piece of music that you would like to have incorporated.However, please remember that any readings, vows and music must not have any religious connotations.

Exchanging the ringsIt is traditional for a couple to exchange rings after their vows. However, this is not a requirement of the ceremony.

Photographing and recording your big dayWe welcome photographing or recording the ceremony. This should not, of course, disrupt the ceremony.

On the day

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The next step is to give notice of your intention to marry or form a civil partnership. You must both have lived at your present addresses for at least seven full days before the notices are given. There is a non-refundable fee for giving notice that is set by central government. Please visit the website for the latest fee.

There must be 16 clear days between giving notice and getting married or registering your civil partnership. However, you should give notice as soon as you have made your provisional booking (not more than one year in advance). The certificate of marriage, also known as an authority, or civil partnership schedule, is valid for one year from the date of the notice, and is valid for the venue stated only. Therefore, you must know where you are having your ceremony at the time of giving notice.

Where to give notice

If you are both European (EEA), Swiss, or United Kingdom (UK) nationalsYou must both attend the register office for the district where you live. If you live in different districts, you will have to go to different register offices. If you both live in Camden, then both of you will have to make an appointment to see us.

If one or both of you are non-European (EEA), Swiss or UK nationalsYou must both attend a designated register office (DRO) together. Camden is a DRO and we will be happy to take your notice for you. Please contact us to make an appointment.

Papers to bring to your appointment You both need to provide documents to prove your nationality, name, date of birth and address and then make signed declarations in front of the registrar. You must bring: a valid passport or national ID document, with

a photograph, showing your name, date of birth and nationality; and

an original domestic bill or bank statement issued within the last three months (downloaded copies are not acceptable) or a valid UK driving licence to prove your address. Please bring both the paper and the card part.

If you do not have any of these documents, please visit camden.gov.uk/registrars for further information.

Marital statusIf you have been married or have previously registered a civil partnership in this or any other country, you will need to bring proof that the marriage or civil partnership has ended. For example, the death certificate of the former spouse or civil partner, or a court stamped copy of the Decree Absolute if there was a divorce or dissolution. If the divorce or dissolution was in another country, you must provide the document issued by that country and a translation, if it is not in English.

How to make an appointmentPlease phone 020 7974 4444. From spring 2013, you will be able to make an appointment online at camden.gov.uk/registrars

Giving notice

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Venues

Consent if under 18 years of ageIf either of you are under 18 years of age, you will need to provide a full birth certificate and obtain consent from parents or a guardian. A registrar will issue a form for this purpose. If you have a problem providing the certificate above, then please contact the register office for further advice.

Ceremonies taking place outside England and WalesIf you plan to have your ceremony abroad, you should contact the embassy or consulate for the country where you wish the ceremony to take place. For a ceremony taking place in: Scotland visit gro-scotland.gov.ukNorthern Ireland visit nidirect.gov.ukIrish Republic visit groireland.ie

Our opening hoursCamden register office is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm and Saturday from 9am to 12.30pm, by appointment only. On the first Thursday of each month we open from 9am to 1pm.

Where are we?Camden register office, Camden town hallJudd Street (off Euston Road), WC1H 9JE.

Contact detailsWe will be pleased to offer further advice. Telephone number: 020 7974 4444Website: camden.gov.uk/registrarsEmail: registeroffice@camden.gov.ukIn person: during our opening times.

Filming and photography licencesYou need public liability insurance to be issued a licence for a public space. Your professional wedding photographer should have this, and should make the application. We charge a small fee, depending on the size of your party. Please ask your photographer to fill in our online filming application. You can find this at camden.gov.uk/film

AccessCamden register office has full disabled access from the front of the town hall. Wheelchair access to the ceremony rooms on the civic floor is via the lifts in the main reception. Induction loops are available for hard of hearing people and a member of staff who is able to use British Sign Language is available.

FeedbackCamden registrars welcome feedback and suggestions. If there are things we could have done better, or things you think we do well, please let us know by contacting the registration service manager in writing at the address below:Camden register office, Camden town hall, Judd Street, WC1H 9JE.

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If youre thinking about celebrating your big day in Camden why not shop there too? You can choose from a wide range of shops from booking your photography to buying your cake. We have included a few below, but please visit icamden.co.uk for further choices.

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Camden Registration Services

Register office

Camden town hall

Judd Street

London WC1H 9JE

Phone: 020 7974 4444

Website: camden.gov.uk/registrars

Email: registeroffice@camden.gov.uk