Firstly and most importantly – don’t rush, take your time and be specific with your requirements.
Make a comprehensive list of everything that is important to you both!
When you find something suitable, find out if you :

• Can you legally be married there - do they hold an up to date licence?

• If so you need to make an appointment with the Rector or Registrar to book the Ceremony, when you are happy with your choice. If this is not where you live you need to contact the local Registrar and pass on your relevant details. This needs to be done by both of you.

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Many people are a little confused as to what is allowed in respect of readings during Wedding Ceremonies. The choice of reading a passage or a piece of  poetry is up to you! Some Ministers require readings taken from the Bible, but some are happy to give you complete freedom.

Readings are often a reflection of you and your love - however they are optional and play no legal part of the ceremony. They add further meaning to the vows you are taking and are a great way of involving family and friends in the wedding ceremony.

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I have just arrived back from the USA, after visiting suppliers and specialist bridal shops in Florida. Weddings are huge there, with some couples spending $80,000.00 on their Big Day! £40,000.00 is a lot to spend on a medium-size wedding, but services are generally more expensive than they are here in the UK.

There are some beautiful places to marry; especially outside in Florida (the weather lends itself better over there!). One venue which we have used is Cypress Gardens – it has an old colonial style house as its backdrop, with a beautiful white canopy/gazebo by the lake, which is licensed for marriages.
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