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ou’re getting married and about to embark on one of life’s most exciting adventures. The period before your wedding is going to fly by,with delicious decisions tomake about everything fromthe venue to the dress, the flowers, the invitations, the photographs and a thousand and one little details. In between all the hectic excitement – and those odd stressful


moments – we hope you’ll find time to read DreamWeddings in Berkshire. We’ve put together awhole host of information about the legal requirements you need to fulfil and the procedure you can expect on the day. But while your marriage is a legal ceremony, that doesn’tmean it has to be dry and dusty. Berkshire registrars are committed to making it possible for couples to individualise their ceremony within the legal constraints. You may choose any style from a simple, intimate wedding at the register office with just a couple of witnesses to a grand formal occasion at one of the county’s approved premises with bridesmaids, music and readings to suit the occasion. DreamWeddings in Berkshire will give you ideas andmake suggestions which should set you thinking about howtomake this very special day personal to you. Enjoy the planning and keep the registrar informed of everything which involves the ceremony. We look forward to being part of yourmomentous occasion.


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2-3 Romance is in the air Royal Berkshire provides the perfect wedding


venue to suit every bride’s style and budget


4-5 Ceremonialmatters A church service or a civil wedding? We explain the legal differences


6-7 Register office style The county’s register offices and council


buildings offer stylish venues for your ceremony


8-9 Approved premises Your complete list of over 100 buildings in Berkshire licensed for civil ceremonies


10-11Here comes the bride... Individualise your civil ceremony with


your personal choice of music and vows


12-13 Choosing your venue Intimate or lavish, check out our top tips on how to host the perfect reception


14 Rings on your fingers You’ll be wearing your wedding ring every


day of your life, so choose it with care


15-19 Glamour & glitz Up-to-the-minute fashions for the bride and the second most important lady - her Mum


20-21 Truly scrumptious Traditional or contemporary, both flowers and cake should complement your wedding style


22-23 Smile, please Informal wedding pictures in black and


white capture the real spirit of the day


24-25 Now, down to business Set the date, the venue and the budget, then start on the legal proceedings


26-27 Giving notice The legal requirements and documents


you must produce to the registrar


28What’s in a name? Celebrate the arrival of a new member of the family with a special naming ceremony


29 Re-affirmation of vows Ceremonies for married couples or civil


partners to re-affirm their commitment


30 Citizenship ceremonies Group and individual ceremonies to welcome new British citizens to the community


32 The Fees Charges for ceremonies vary, but here’s


a rough guide to the likely costs D R E A M W E D D I N G S I N B E R K S H I R E • 1


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