Old Bridge Hotel Anchor 1 Website Map Old Bridge Hotel, 1 High Street, Huntingdon, PE29 3TQ Tel: 01480 424300 Back to Venues Previous Next Max guests: 95 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Hotels and Restaurants, Small Ceremony Room The Old Bridge is the perfect location for your wedding ... whether an intimate occasion for a party up to 60 in the Dining Room or a larger celebration for up to 110 guests in the Restaurant. The Old Bridge offers a combination of beautiful 18th century architecture and a riverside location, exceptional food and wine, personal service - all at an extremely competitive price. They are also licensed to hold Civil Marriage ceremonies on the premises. Visit their website for more information and some great pictures 1/5 Anchor 2

Oliver Cromwell Hotel Anchor 1 Website Map Oliver Cromwell Hotel, High Street, March, PE15 9LB Tel: 01354 602890 Back to Venues Previous Next Max guests: 115 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Accommodation, Hotels and Restaurants, Small Ceremony Room The Oliver Cromwell Hotel is the perfect wedding venue. Suites are available and they have a range of facilities and features. As an approved venue for Civil Ceremonies and Commitment Ceremonies, this allows you to hold your Wedding Day entirely at the hotel. 1/5 Anchor 2

Homerton College Anchor 1 Website Map Homerton College, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 2PH Tel: 01223 507122 Back to Venues Previous Next Max guests: 195 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: College 1/5 Anchor 2

Marriage and Civil Partnership - Next Steps Now that you've decided what type of ceremony you want, answer the questions below to find out more. You can change your answers at the bottom of the page. Anchor 1 Things to do now Book a registrar to conduct your marriage or civil partnership. You can make your booking here . This booking is for the registrars to attend your ceremony. You will need to book your ceremony with the venue separately. Please discuss dates and times with the venue before booking our services. 4-6 months before your ceremony Complete the legal requirements for your ceremony to proceed. This is called giving notice of marriage or civil partnership. The appointment will take place at a Registration Office. Further information and how to book can be found here . 8 weeks before the ceremony Go to the Plan your Day section of the website here where you will find out how to personalise your ceremony . On the day We know you have lots of questions about the finer details of your ceremony day. Information about your day can be found here . Things to do now Book your marriage or civil partnership. You can make your booking here . 4-6 months before your ceremony Complete the legal requirements for your ceremony to proceed. This is called giving notice of marriage or civil partnership. The appointment will take place at a Registration office. Further information and how to book can be found here . 8 weeks before the ceremony Go to the Plan your Day section of the website here where you will find out how to personalise your ceremony . On the day We know you have lots of questions about the finer details of your ceremony day. Information about your day can be found here . Things to do now For all Anglican buildings you need to talk to the church team to arrange your ceremony. They will be able to advise you about the legal requirements for your marriage. Things to do now Please contact a representative from your Place of Worship to arrange your ceremony. They will advise whether you need to book a registrar to attend on the day. If you are advised that a Registrar needs to attend your ceremony please contact us here . There are strict restrictions on forming a marriage/ civil partnership outside the registration district where either or both of you live. If both you and your partner live outside Cambridgeshire, you can only marry in a Place of Worship in Cambridgeshire if: there is no Place of Worship of that denomination in either of your Registration Districts, AND the Place of Worship you have chosen is the closest geographically to where one of you lives. OR one or both of you has a current and on-going connection through regular attendance at the Place of Worship. Where neither situation applies you could consider creating a residency instead. Click here for details . 4-6 months before your ceremony Complete the legal requirements for your ceremony to proceed. This is called giving notice of marriage or civil partnership. The appointment will take place at a Registration office. Further information and how to book can be found here . Things to do now Contact the Registration District where your venue is located to make your booking. A list of Registration Offices can be found here . 4-6 months before your ceremony Complete the legal requirements for your ceremony to proceed. This is called giving notice of marriage or civil partnership. The appointment will take place at a Registration office. Further information and how to book can be found here . We know you have lots of questions about the finer details of your ceremony day. Contact the Registration District where your venue is located for further information. A list of Registration Offices can be found here. Things to do now Contact the Registration District where you are having your ceremony to make your booking. A list of Registration Offices can be found here . 4-6 months before your ceremony Complete the legal requirements for your ceremony to proceed. This is called giving notice of marriage or civil partnership. The appointment will take place at a Registration office. Further information and how to book can be found here . We know you have lots of questions about the finer details of your ceremony day. Contact the Registration District where your venue is located for further information. A list of Registration Offices can be found here . Things to do now For all Anglican buildings you need to talk to the church team to arrange your ceremony. They will be able to advise you about the legal requirements for your marriage. Things to do now Please contact a representative from your Place of Worship to arrange your ceremony. They will advise whether you need to book a registrar to attend on the day. If you are advised that a Registrar needs to attend your ceremony please contact the Registration District where your venue is located. A list of Registration Offices can be found here . There are strict restrictions on forming a marriage/ civil partnership outside the registration district where either or both of you live. You can only have a ceremony outside the district where you or your partner live if: there is no Place of Worship of that denomination in either of your Registration Districts AND the Place of Worship you have chosen is the closest geographically to where one of you lives. OR one or both of you has a current and on-going connection through regular attendance at the Place of Worship. Where neither situation applies you could consider creating a residency instead. Click here for details . 4-6 months before your ceremony Complete the legal requirements for your ceremony to proceed. This is called giving notice of marriage or civil partnership. The appointment will take place at a Registration office. Further information and how to book can be found here . Things to do now If you are having your ceremony in Scotland go to: https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/registration/i-want-to-get-married-in-scotland-how-do-i-go-about-it If you are having your ceremony in Ireland go to: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/visiting-northern-ireland-marry-or-form-civil-partnership If you are marrying abroad you might need certain documents from the UK government. To find out how to get the documents you’ll need go to: https://www.gov.uk/marriage-abroad If you are advised that you do need to give notice, details of how to book an appointment in Cambridgeshire can be found here . These government documents often have a short expiry date. Do not give notice too early, to ensure that they are still valid at the time of your ceremony. Please also bear in mind that, from the date of your appointment, it will take at least 29 days to produce the documentation you require. You will also need to consider postal delivery and in some cases, you may need to allow additional time to validate your documents before travelling. Where are you having your ceremony or formation? In Cambridgeshire Outside Cambridgeshire but within England or Wales Outside England or Wales What building are you having your ceremony or formation in? an Approved Venue a Register Office a Religious Place of Worship To which faith does your Place of Worship belong? Church of England or Wales Other denominations or faiths Answers Where are you having your ceremony or formation? Change What building are you having your ceremony or formation in? Change To which faith does your place of worship belong? Change

Join our Team If you are: Customer focused. Passionate about working with people and delivering a quality service to customers. Committed to effective team working and flexible in your approach. Able to conduct yourself with authority whilst maintaining a friendly manner. ; then please read on. We are looking to appoint relief Ceremony Officers working throughout the county to register marriages and civil partnerships, carrying out all related duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Registration Acts. After gaining experience you will then also conduct statutory and non-statutory ceremonies at Registration Offices, religious buildings and Approved Premises. You will: Have the ability and confidence to use your own initiative (within set legal parameters). Be able to work accurately under pressure, with clear legible handwriting and the highest attention to detail Demonstrate enhanced organisation skills. Exhibit excellent communication and presentation skills, including public speaking to small and large groups. Be able to work with a wide variety of people across a range of settings. Deliver an exceptionally high quality, customer focused, service. Have the ability to travel to and from over 75 Approved Premises across Cambridgeshire, as well as our own locations and some religious buildings. As a relief Ceremony Officer you will ideally need to be available to work some weekdays, 2 or 3 Saturdays per month, along with occasional Sundays and Bank Holidays. The work pattern is variable with a high demand for ceremonies in the summer months and availability during the summer holidays is essential. Salary scale is currently £11.70 to £12.92 per hour, with enhanced rates for Saturdays (x 1.5), Sunday (x 1.78) and Bank Holidays (x 2). Successful applicants will start at bottom of scale unless they have relevant recent registration experience. Full training and support will be provided, so prior experience is beneficial but not essential. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation, and our communities. If you're interested in the role please contact us using the form below. Anchor 1 First Name Last Name Email Tell us about yourself Send Thank you for contacting us

An introduction to marriage and civil partnership in Cambridgeshire. We know that your wedding or civil partnership is a unique and special occasion and we want to help make it a day to remember. Whatever your arrangements, whatever your choice, we are here to ensure that your ceremony is what you want it to be and just as importantly that it is carried out in accordance with the law. Whether you are planning an intimate or large ceremony or something in between you can find a venue to suit your plans in Cambridgeshire. Your ceremony can take place in one of our four well located Ceremony Rooms, at one of Cambridgeshire’s individual Approved Venues, in a location of your choice or in a religious building, these pages will act as a guide to the arrangements you may need to make, and the legal formalities required. Civil Marriage or Civil Partnership? What's the difference? A civil marriage is a marriage that takes place with 2 registrars present (one to conduct the ceremony and one to complete legal paperwork). It is a spoken contract witnessed by 2 people and has no religious content, the ceremony can take place in an approved premise or a register office but because of the spoken nature of the contract it is not possible to just come in and sign the paperwork. A civil marriage is called a wedding. After the ceremony, you will be either a husband or wife and will go by the title of Mr or Mrs, whether you choose to have the same surname or not. A Civil Partnership is a written contract between 2 people, with 2 witnesses. You do not have to say anything at all if you do not wish to, you can just sign the paperwork or you can have a personalised ceremony. After a civil partnership formation, you will legally be known as Civil Partners. If you are a heterosexual couple and you change your mind about being in a civil partnership you CANNOT convert to a marriage. To end a civil partnership the process is the same as ending a marriage but instead of being called divorce it is called a dissolution. A civil marriage and a civil partnership have the same legal standing for couples in this country but Civil Partnerships are not recognised in many countries abroad so if you intend living outside of the UK in the future please do not presume you will have the same legal rights as a married couple and you should seek professional legal advice for further guidance. If you would like to convert your civil partnership to a marriage, please contact us here . Where can my Ceremony take place? You can have a ceremony in: a register office. an approved venue. This is a location licensed by the local authority for the celebration of civil marriages and civil partnerships. a religious building. somewhere else in Cambridgeshire (with a bespoke ceremony). Civil Ceremonies in Cambridgeshire The historic county of Cambridgeshire includes the university city of Cambridge, the cathedral city of Ely, a variety of riverside market towns and rural scenic villages. We can offer you a diverse choice of venues from city centre hotels to waterside locations, from historic college buildings to country clubs and commanding stately homes to rustic barns. We offer outdoor ceremonies at selected venues from 1 March to 31 October. Take a look at the links below to find the venue which suits your plans. Up to 80 different venues. Click here for more details Ceremonies in our offices across Cambridgeshire . Click here for more details any other location in Cambridgeshire. Click here for details Decided where you're having your ceremony? Click here to find out what to do next

The Wordsworth Room Map The Wordsworth Room, March Registration Office March Library and Learning Centre, City Road, March PE15 9LT This office has disabled access. Back to Rooms Previous Next The Wordsworth Room is in March’s library, with a designated area where guests can gather before the ceremony. It is adjacent to the River Nene and green open spaces. Disabled access and parking Free car park, and close to bus routes including to March railway station The maximum number of people who can currently attend a ceremony or formation is 73. This number includes the couple and two witnesses. Babies, children and photographers are included in this number. How is this number calculated? The County Council monitors capacity in our rooms by measuring Co2 in the air because it gives us a good indication of air quality. If the Co2 level approaches an unacceptably high reading then we are required to take evasive measures to reduce it. This may be as simple as opening a window but equally it may be necessary to evacuate the room until the level has dropped sufficiently. If a meeting were being held in a room then a recess to enable the reading to drop would not be a serious concern but it would be extremely disruptive for all participants in a ceremony. For this reason we are required to exercise more caution when considering the number of guests in a ceremony than might be permitted for a meeting. Availability Tuesday Week 2 - 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 1:00; 2:00 Saturday Week 3 - 11:00; 12:00; 1:00; 2:00; 3:00 Anchor 1

A celebration of life ceremony is an opportunity for family and friends to pay tribute to a loved one who has passed away. A celebration of life ceremony is an opportunity for family and friends to pay tribute to a loved one who has passed away. The ceremony can be held after, or instead of, a traditional funeral service. If you are choosing to use a direct cremation service for your loved one, a celebration of life ceremony can give you the opportunity to remember the life of your loved one in a positive and uplifting way, focussing on the wonderful memories and good times and not the sadness of saying goodbye. The ceremony can be held in one of our Register Office rooms or at a venue of your choosing, such as a hotel, village hall or in your garden or home. Each celebration of life will be completely unique to you and can include readings, special pieces of music, personal messages and stories, and shared memories of your loved one. Unlike a funeral, a celebration of life can take place at any time after the death, when the initial grief has passed and you are feeling more able to cope. It can be meaningful when held on your loved ones birthday or another special date to your family. When you have chosen your date get in touch to create your ideal ceremony by completing the contact form here .

Red Lion Whittlesford Bridge Anchor 1 Website Map Red Lion Whittlesford Bridge, Station Road East, Whittlesford, CB22 4NL Tel: 01223 497070 Back to Venues Previous Next Max guests: 115 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Hotels and Restaurants The Red Lion is an award winning 4" Coaching Inn with 1AA Rosette. With its history going back to its days as a 13th Century Coaching Inn, the Red Lion at Whittlesford Bridge offers tradition and charm in abundance. At the Red Lion, the management and staff have vast experience of hosting weddings but they always treat everyone individually, they know it’s all about your big day. You and your guests are never rushed and you will be met by totally enthusiastic staff who are looking forward to helping you celebrate the occasion. Evening reception and wedding breakfast can cater for 120 people. 1/5 Anchor 2

Graduate Cambridge Anchor 1 Website Map Graduate Cambridge, Granta Place, Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RT Tel: 01223 259988 Back to Venues Previous Next Max guests: 145 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Hotels and Restaurants, Small Ceremony Room, Outdoor Ceremony 1/5 Anchor 2

The Red House Anchor 1 Website Map The Red House, 134 Old North Road, Longstowe. CB23 2UT Tel: 01954 264777 Back to Venues Previous Next Max guests: 35 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Small ceremony room Hotels and restaurants Outdoor ceremony 1/5 Anchor 2

Swynford Manor Anchor 1 Website Map Swynford Manor, London Road, Six Mile Bottom, Newmarket, CB8 7RQ Tel: 01638 592609 Back to Venues Previous Next Max guests: 145 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Country House, Outdoor Ceremony Urban-luxe meets rural beauty at Swynford Manor, a surprising and delightfully different wedding venue near Cambridge. From the Bridal Preparation Room to the Garden Room and terrace, couples have exclusive use of this refined venue. The Study is perfect for ceremonies for up to 100 guests, or couples can marry beneath the pagoda in the immaculate grounds. The prime reception space, for 50-150 guests, is the Garden Room. Features include huge windows, velvet wingback chairs and a sparkling checkerboard dancefloor. There’s plenty of space to stay, with 13 rooms including the Bridal Suite at the top of its own staircase. Suites have copper baths, beautiful black carved fireplaces and huge beds. This is a wedding destination everyone will enjoy. 1/5 Anchor 2

Houghton Mill Anchor 1 Website Map Houghton Mill, Houghton, Huntingdon, PE28 2AZ Tel: 01480 301494 Back to Venues Previous Next Max guests: 35 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Small Ceremony Room, Something Different 1/5 Anchor 2

Kimbolton Castle Anchor 1 Website Map Kimbolton Castle, Kimbolton, PE28 0EA Tel: 01480 862227 Back to Venues Previous Next Max guests: 195 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Halls and Stately Homes, Outdoor Ceremony One of the most beautiful and exclusive countryside venues in a stunning location. All functions are held in the Four State Apartments, which vary in size and character and sit alongside a staircase lined with a fine collection of Pellegrini murals. You are certain to enjoy the spectacular and tranquil environment of the castle which dates back to the late Stuart period. Exclusive use of the Castle State Rooms is guaranteed, combined with their dedicated Events Team who provide a professional service in supporting your memorable day. Licenced for ceremonies for up to 120 guests for the ceremony and wedding breakfast, you can celebrate your whole day there. Enjoy the evening celebrations in their impressive state rooms for up to 250 guests. Extensive menus and wine lists are available for all occasions and budgets as well as personalised menus. 1/5 Anchor 2

The Guildhall Anchor 1 Website Map The Guildhall, 3 Parsons Court, Wheeler Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QB Tel: 01223 791791 Back to Venues Previous Next Max guests: 395 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Public Building, Small Ceremony Room 1/5 Anchor 2

Willow Grange Farm Anchor 1 Website Map Willow Grange Farm, Ely Road, Chittering, Cambridge, CB25 9PL Tel: 07742 376455 Back to Venues Previous Next Max guests: 145 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Something Different, Outdoor Ceremony 1/5 Anchor 2

Childerley Hall Anchor 1 Website Map Childerley Hall, Childerley, Dry Drayton, CB23 8BA Tel: 01954 211433 Back to Venues Previous Next Max guests: 290 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Halls and Stately Homes, Outdoor Ceremony 1/5 Anchor 2

Slepe Hall Hotel Anchor 1 Website Map Slepe Hall Hotel, Ramsey Road, St Ives, PE27 5RB Tel: 01480 463122 Back to Venues Previous Next Max guests: 245 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Hotels and Restaurants 1/5 Anchor 2

Jesus College Anchor 1 Website Map Jesus College, Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8BL Tel: 01223 339464 Back to Venues Previous Next Max guests: 195 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: College, Small Ceremony Room, Outdoor Ceremony 1/5 Anchor 2

Wisbech Castle Anchor 1 Website Map Wisbech Castle, Museum Square, 1-2 The Crescent, Wisbech, PE13 1ES Tel: 01945 461333 Back to Venues Previous Next Max guests: 29 Note: The number above cannot be exceeded for safety reasons. It does not include the couple, 2 registration staff and 1 photographer. It does include everyone else in the room of any age - babies, children and all adults. Categories: Public Building, Small Ceremony Room 1/5 Anchor 2