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Contents three Naming Ceremonies twenty one Approved Venues & Services five Marriages and Civil Partnerships twenty six Photography & Videos eleven Ceremony Wording twenty nine Approved Venues full listing fifteen Readings thirty Shropshire Registration Offices eighteen Commemorative Certificates nineteen Renewal of Vows

Welcome to the Shropshire Registration and Celebratory and other ceremonies. We will guide you through the Services guide to ceremonies in Shropshire. legal formalities and you’ll also find information about Shropshire’s Register Office and other venues licensed In our guide, you’ll find information about naming for marriage or civil partnership in Shropshire. ceremonies, getting married or forming a civil partnership as well as details on related services two

Welcome to our beautiful county. We are thrilled that you have chosen Shropshire as the place to celebrate your special day.

Shropshire is recognised as an incredibly beautiful county, the largest inland county in England, no less.

The county is steeped in a rich and fascinating history, playing its parts in the ‘Wars of the Roses’ and has been fought over in the North by the Welsh and English. Our county has hosted the English parliament and is rich in heritage left by the Romans, not to mention its association with the modern Olympic Games. Some even believe that the court of Camelot was in Shropshire.

We are pleased to be able to offer a wide choice of attractive venues in beautiful locations for ceremonies. Shropshire is home to some stunning scenery, set on a backcloth of patchwork fields, wooded valleys, picturesque rivers and rolling hills leading into the Welsh mountains

We are sure that you will find the perfect place to celebrate your special day in Shropshire.

Whatever you envisage, a simple, intimate affair or a splendid gala occasion, we want to ensure that your special day is all that you want it to be. We want your celebration to run smoothly and successfully and leave you with memories to treasure. www.pbartworks.co.uk

We hope this guide will answer all your questions but if you have any others, we will be pleased to answer them. Alternatively please do see our web site at www.shropshire.gov.uk/registrars or call us on 0345 678 9016.

We look forward to sharing with you the joy and happiness on your special day.

If you can read this but know someone who can’t, please contact us on 0345 678 9016 so that we can provide this information in a more suitable format such as large print, Braille or audio, or translate into another language. three

Naming Ceremonies

Our naming ceremonies are warm Some popular readings used at naming ceremonies can be found on page and happy occasions, unique to 15 to assist you in making your selections. individual families. Ceremonies can be held at any of the ceremony rooms around the county A civil naming ceremony provides and in any of the approved venues, it may be possible to hold them in the perfect opportunity for a child other venues subject to an appropriate risk assessment. This may incur or new born to be welcomed into a an additional cost. family. This ceremony can be used by step-families or for adopted children. The idea is to mark a rite of passage of the parents and the child, to acknowledge a change in responsibilities for new parents, and to give grandparents and other adults or siblings the opportunity to www.pbartworks.co.uk pledge their support to all.

A naming ceremony is not a religious ceremony and like a christening, has no legal standing. The naming ceremony can include readings, music, promises by parents, grandparents, sisters and brothers and other adults who will play important roles in the life of the child. It is truly a family occasion.

Shown below is the usual format of a naming ceremony, although this format can be changed to suit:

Opening Words Reading Naming of the child Parents promises to the child Promises of chosen adults Promises of Grandparents Signing of the Ceremony record Presentation of the certificate Closing words four

Just a few things you need to know • We will need to see the child’s birth certificate during the booking stage. • More than one child of the same family can be named at the same time • There is no age limit for the ceremony • A naming ceremony can be held immediately after a marriage or civil partnership. • We offer a range of invitations and commemorative certificates to mark your special day. • A non returnable deposit is taken on booking. Bookings can be made up to two years in advance by post, over the telephone on 0345 678 9016, or by email, [email protected]

New online service coming soon We will be launching a new online service in Spring 2012 which will allow you to book and manage your ceremony. More information about this will be available at www.shropshire.gov.uk/registrar Mostwarm of all they are happy occasions…

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Marriages & Civil Partnerships

Congratulations!

You’ve made one of the most Legal important decisions you’ll ever have to make – you’re getting married or Requirements forming a civil partnership.

Whether you are planning a Things you need to know small, quiet ceremony or a larger In order to be married or form a civil partnership there are a number of celebration we can promise you a legal requirements which must be observed. These requirements will vary special day. We understand how dependent on where the marriage or civil partnership is to take place. important it is that your ceremony is personal to you and it is possible It is vital that one of the first decisions which you should make is where the to enhance your ceremony with ceremony will take place, as the place of marriage will determine under readings and music and even which piece of legislation the marriage or civil partnership will fit, if any. personalise the ceremony by adding personal vows. We will work with At present, in England and Wales, civil partnership formations can only you, within our legal boundaries, to take place in civil venues, either at a Registration Office or at an Approved make your ceremony as individual as Venue (see list towards back of this publication). you are.

Preliminaries for civil marriage and civil partnership are similar, they require We will also ensure your marriage the couple to “give notice” (the civil equivalent of Banns for a religious or civil partnership is carried out ceremony) Under normal circumstances notice can only be given within 12 in accordance with the law and months but no later than 15 clear days before the date of the ceremony. will guide you through the legal formalities before and on the day of your marriage or civil partnership. Immigration Requirements

Where neither party is subject to immigration control: Each party to the marriage or civil partnership should arrange to give notice to the registration service for the district in which they live.

Where one party or both parties are subject to immigration control: Both parties must attend together at a “Designated” Register Office (full list available at www.direct.gov.uk.)

When giving notice each party must provide evidence of the following: Name Age Nationality

The best document to produce to confirm all of the above is a current passport. An expired passport is not acceptable. If you do not have a current passport, guidance should be sought from the Registration Service. www.inthepinkphotography.com six Make your Marriages & Civil Partnerships bigthe day best day of your life

Your Marital Status

If either party have previously been married or in a civil partnership, it is necessary to provide evidence of the marriage or civil partnership ending either by death, divorce or decree of nullity. Death of former spouse – Produce a certified copy of the death certificate. Divorce – Produce a decree absolute bearing the original seal of the court (a coloured stamp) Decree if Nullity – Produce the document issued by the court bearing its original seal (a coloured stamp) Dissolution - (Civil Partnerships) Produce the Dissolution document bearing the original seal of the issuing court (a coloured stamp).

Residency

You will be asked to provide evidence to show that you have lived at your current address for more than 7 days. This can be either: Utility Bill, Bank Statement or Council Tax Bill issued within the 3 month period immediately before giving notice. A British driving licence. If you cannot supply any of the above, seek guidance from the Registration Service. seven

Legal Matters

• Couples where one or both parties are subject to immigration control have to give notice at a special register office called a “Designated Register Office” full list is available by visiting www.direct.gov.uk. Couples not subject to immigration control should give notice to the registrar for the district in which they live. Most registration offices will require that you make an appointment to give notice. If you reside in the Shropshire Council area you may make an appointment to give notice of www.pbartworks.co.uk marriage by calling 0345 678 9016 or online by visiting www.shropshire.gov.uk. • If either party is under 18 years of age, consent may be required – please contact the Registration Service for clarification. • Notices have to be given in person – No one can give notice on behalf of another person. • An inclusion in a ceremony can not be religious and inclusions are at the discretion of the Superintendant Registrar who is responsible for ensuring that you have a valid marriage or civil partnership

We will guide you through the legal requirements to ensure everything is within the law and make sure your ceremony is a truly happy and memorable occasion. Important points: • Make sure you know where your

marriage or civil partnership will be www.shropshire.gov.uk/registrarsbooking taking place before giving notice. • If you are intending for your ceremony or formation to take place in an approved venue or a register office outside your district of residence, you will need to have checked the availability of the venue and the registration service who will attend at the ceremony before giving notice. • A fee is charged for the giving of

notices and this fee is set by the www.inthepinkphotography.com Government. A complete list of fees and charges for Shropshire Registration Service can be found by visiting www.shropshire.gov.uk. • For a marriage ceremony to be legal, certain words have to be said, however, it is possible to include personal vows or even have a bespoke ceremony, for which an additional administration charge is payable. For couples interested in this option please contact the Registration Service. eight

Choosing your venue

Religious venues

The law is different if you want to hold your civil partnership or marriage in a religious building.

It is not possible to have a legal civil partnership in a Church of England Church.

Civil partnerships and marriages can take place in churches of faiths but have to be registered or licensed for this purpose. Separate licensing requirements apply to religious buildings who want to be registered for marriage and those who want to be approved for civil partnership. It does not follow that if you can marry in an individual church that a civil partnership could also take place. If you have any queries about this please contact us.

If you are having a marriage or a civil partnership in a religious place of worship for any faith other than Church of England it is important to speak to the registration service before making your arrangements, as there are a number of conditions that have to be satisfied before a marriage or civil partnership takes place. It will not always be easy to marry in a church which is not in the place where you live. You will always need to speak with the registration service should you be marrying or having a civil Bringing partnership in a religious building of any faith other than Church of England.

If you are planning to marry in a Church of England building you may not need to speak to the registration service at all. Your vicar may, under certain circumstances, request that you do give notice with the twotogether as registration service instead of having the Banns read, however he or she will tell you if this is their intention. one nine

Choosing your venue Civil Marriages and Partnerships

We always remember that every ceremony will be a unique event. You’ve probably already made plans Don’t panic! and have many ideas on how your ceremony will be part of the best day We know how exciting and nervous you can be of your life. on your special day. Do not worry, we will look after you, and tell you what you need to do and We will look after every detail of say as the ceremony goes along. your ceremony making sure that it becomes a memorable family There is nothing for you to remember to do on occasion. your own. You will never be asked to repeat large numbers of words; we will break down the Ceremonies at Shropshire’s sections into small bite size pieces and help you Registration Offices all the way through.

In Shropshire we have ceremony rooms at our Registration Offices throughout the county, including Ludlow, Oswestry, Bridgnorth, Wem and Bishops Castle, as well as the main register office in Shrewsbury. All our ceremony rooms are tastefully decorated and can be viewed at www.shropshire.gov.uk/registrar

It is not usually possible to have enhanced ceremonies due to time restraints in the registration offices. Those couples having civil partnership formations can decide whether they would like a ceremony or not, as this is not compulsory.

Ceremonies at Approved Venues

In Shropshire, we have a wealth of beautiful venues approved for marriages and civil partnerships from Castles and Stately Homes, to Country pubs and Cricket Clubs. We are confident that there will be a venue suitable for all tastes and budgets. ten

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Booking your venue

We will accept provisional bookings up to 2 years in advance of the intended ceremony. A non refundable booking fee of £50.00 is required on booking, to reserve a date for a ceremony more than 12 months and up to 2 years in the future. This fee is completely separate from any other fee which may be required by the Registration Service. www.pbartworks.co.uk If you are booking a ceremony within 12 months of the date, a non refundable deposit will be required at the time of booking, this fee is deductable from the ceremony fee which the Registration Service will charge.

At present enquiries regarding availability of our teams for ceremonies have to be done by e-mail, in person or by telephone – all of the contact information is available at the back of this publication.

All couples having ceremonies at an Approved Venue are encouraged to personalise their ceremonies by including readings and music. A selection of readings and poems are included in this brochure to help you with your choices.

An inclusion in a ceremony cannot be religious and inclusions are at the discretion of the Superintendent Registrar who is responsible for ensuring that you have a valid marriage or civil partnership.

If you would like to order confetti to be placed on the seats of your guests prior to the ceremony taking place, or would like a commemorative certificate for witnesses or other participants to mark the occasion the registration service can also arrange this for you.

Booking a Venue

phone Shropshire Registration Service on 0345 678 9016 e-mail [email protected] online www.shropshire.gov.uk New online service coming soon

We will be launching a new online service in Spring 2012 which will allow you to book and manage your ceremony.

More information about this will be available at www.shropshire.gov.uk/registrar

Fees

For an up to date list of fees contact Shropshire Registration Service using any of the contact details listed above. eleven

Ceremony wording for Civil Mar riages

The following are examples of Reading (at Approved Venues only) ceremony itineraries and wording. Although there are words that are legally required to be said, we can Declaratory Words adapt some wording to suit your Now I am going to ask each of you in turn to declare that you do not know style. of any lawful reason why you should not be married to each other. To Groom: Will you repeat after me?

Music can be played for the entrance I do solemnly declare that I know not of any lawful impediment why I of the Bride (If required, subject to (Groom’s full name) may not be joined in matrimony to (Bride’s full name.) the approval of the Superintendent To Bride: Will you repeat after me? I do solemnly declare that I know not Registrar). of any lawful impediment why I (Bride’s full name) may not be joined in matrimony to (Groom’s full name) Introduction To Groom: (Groom’s name), will you take (Bride’s name) to be your lawful wedded wife? This place in which we are met has been duly sanctioned by law for the Answer- I will celebration of marriages. To Bride: (Bride’s name), will you take (Groom’s name) to be your lawful You are here to witness the joining in wedded husband? matrimony of (Groom) to (Bride). Answer- I will Would the Bride and Groom please stand? Reading (at Approved Venues only) May I formally check your names please? Contracting Words and Exchange of Rings (optional) To Groom: Is your full name And now, the solemn moment has come for these two persons to contract (Registrar states Groom’s name)? their marriage before you their guests and witnesses. Would you all Groom replies: Yes please stand? Traditionally, a ring has been given as a symbol of love and To Bride: Is your full name (Registrar as an outward sign of the promises you are making to each other. states Bride’s name)? Who has the rings? (Person with rings steps forward and hands the ring to Bride replies: Yes the Groom to give to the Bride) If any person here present knows To the Groom: Please take (Bride’s name) ring and place it on the third of any lawful impediment to this finger of her left hand and repeat after me. marriage he should declare it now. I call upon these persons here present to witness that I (Groom’s name) (Groom) and (Bride), before you are do take thee (Bride’s name) to be my lawful wedded wife. I give you this joined in matrimony, I have to remind ring as a sign of our marriage and I promise to care for you, to give you you of the solemn and binding my love and friendship, support and comfort you, and to respect and character of marriage. cherish you throughout our lives together. Marriage, according to the law of (Person with rings steps forward and hands the ring to the Bride to give to this country, is the union of one man the Groom) with one woman voluntarily entered To the Bride: Please take (Groom’s name) ring and place it on the third into for life to the exclusion of all finger of his left hand and repeat after me. others. I call upon these persons here present to witness that I (Bride’s name) do The purpose of marriage is that take thee (Groom’s name) to be my lawful wedded husband. you may always love, care for and I give you this ring as a sign of our marriage and I promise to care for support each other through the joys you, to give you my love and friendship, support and comfort you, and to and sorrows of life and that love respect and cherish you throughout our lives together. may be fulfilled in a relationship of permanent and continuing commitment. Reading (at Approved Venues only) twelve

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Concluding Words (Groom’s name) and (Bride’s name) you have both made the declarations prescribed by law and have made a solemn and binding contract with each other in the presence of www.pbartworks.co.uk your guests and witnesses here assembled, and it gives me great pleasure to declare that you are now husband and wife together. Music played for the signing of the Register (if required, subject to the approval of the Superintendent Registrar).

Presentation of Certificates The Registrar will ask the Groom and then the Bride to sign the Marriage Register, followed by the witnesses. Ladies and Gentleman, will you please be upstanding for the Bride and Groom or (Groom’s name) and (Bride’s name) or Mr. and Mrs. (Last name).

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Ceremony Wording for Civil Partnerships

The following are examples of ceremony itineraries and wording. Promises We can adapt some wording to suit Partner 1 and Partner 2 turn and face one another and Partner 1 would your style. you repeat after me please: Option 1 I ……. (Partner 1) // pledge to share my life openly with ……. (Partner 2) // ……. (Partner 2) these are the promises // that I make to you Music can be played for the today // I promise to cherish // and tenderly care for you // to honour and entrance of the partners (If required, encourage you // I will respect you as an individual // and be true to you // subject to the approval of the through good times and bad // to these things // I give you my word. Superintendent Registrar). Partner 2 would you repeat after me please: I ……. (Partner 2) // pledge to share my life openly with ……. (Partner 1) Introduction 1 // ……. (Partner 1) these are the promises // that I make to you today Ladies and Gentlemen we welcome // I promise to cherish // and tenderly care for you // to honour and you here today on this very special encourage you // I will respect you as an individual // and be true to you // occasion of deep significance for through good times and bad // to these things // I give you my word. Partner 1 and Partner 2. Option 2 (Partner 1) I choose you // above all other // to share my life with Today this couple will affirm their me // I promise to honour this pledge // as long as I live. love and publicly declare their (Partner 2) I choose you // above all other // to share my life with me // commitment to each other. I promise to honour this pledge // as long as I live. Partner 1 and Partner 2 have chosen Option 3 (Approved Venues only) Words that you have written to pledge themselves to each other (repeated for both partners). by committing to a legally binding contract. Their partnership will enable the love and respect that they Exchange of Tokens (Optional) have for each other to develop into a deep and lasting relationship. The giving of a token signifies the promise of a love that is everlasting and is a public affirmation that the contract between ……. (Partner 1) and …… Partner 1 and Partner 2 we who are (Partner 2) will be honoured. witnessing your civil partnership, hope that despite the stresses Token Option 1 …… (Partner 1) this (type of token given) is a token of available in any life, your love, trust my abiding love // and is an outward sign // of the promise I make to you and understanding of each other today. will increase your contentment, and …… (Partner 2) this (type of token given) is a token of my abiding love // heighten your joy in living. and is an outward sign // of the promise I make to you today. Token Option 2 (Approved Venues only) Words that you have written Introduction 2 (repeated for both partners). (Approved Venues only) Words you have written Reading (Approved Venues only) Reading fourteen

Ceremony Wording for Civil Partnerships

Declaration (Optional) I ……. (Partner 1) declare that I know of no legal reason why we may not register as each other’s civil partner. I understand that on signing this document we will be forming a civil partnership with each other. I ……. (Partner 2) declare that I know of no legal reason why we may not register as each other’s civil partner. I understand that on signing this document we will be forming a civil partnership with each other.

Signing of Schedule and Commemorative Certificate Both partners and witnesses to sign the schedule and commemorative certificate.

Presentation of the Commemorative Certificate (Optional) ……. and …… you are now Partners in the eyes of the law and it is with great pleasure that I present you with a commemorative certificate to remind you of this day. www.inthepinkphotography.com

Reading (Approved Venues only) Guests to stand. Concluding Words Ladies and Gentlemen to close the ceremony I would like to say something to Partner 1 and Partner 2 and I am sure that these sentiments are echoed by all of us here today. Everyday that you live, learn how to receive love with as much understanding as you give love. Find things within yourself, then you can share them with each other. Do not fear this love. Have an open heart and a sincere mind. Be constant and consistent in your love. From this will come security and strength. Now that the ceremony is over and the experience of living day by day as legal partners is about to begin go and meet it gladly. Ladies and gentlemen please join with me in offering your congratulations to ……… (Partner 1) and ……… (Partner 2) as they celebrate their partnership.

Concluding Words 2 (Approved Venues only) You have the choice of using words that you have written.

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suitable for a marriage ceremony • suitable for a partnership ceremony • suitable for a naming ceremony • suitable for a renewal ceremony • Readings

You can personalise your enhanced Apache Blessing (Anon) •••• ceremony with a piece of verse or prose, a selection of May the sun bring you new energy by day which is below. This may be May the moon softly restore you by night read by you or one of your guests. May the rain wash away your worries Should you wish to choose And breeze blow new strength into your being one of your own, please note for And all the days of your life may you walk legal reasons, no religious Gently through the world and know its beauty material may be used and the Registrar must therefore I Wish for You One Thing, and That is Love (William Byrd) •••• approve the intended reading one I wish for you one thing, and that is love: month in advance of the ceremony. Love for life, and pure, unfettered joy At being here upon this vivid earth.

May great pleasure come from giving pleasure, And love that streams out from your burning heart Yes I’ll Marry You (Pam Ayres) • Light the darkened world and make it bloom.

Yes I’ll marry you, my dear, I wish you to be loved both well and long And here’s the reason why; By all those whom you love; that these be many, So I can push you out of bed Among whom, not the least, might be yourself. When the baby starts to cry, And if we hear a knocking May you love the beautiful and good, And it’s creepy and it’s late And always act with honesty and justice, I hand you the torch you see, Being what you would that others be. And you investigate But most of all, I wish for you a love Yes I’ll marry you, my dear Into which your love might plunge and drown, You may not apprehend it An ocean in which you might live and breathe. But when the tumble drier goes It’s you that has to mend it The Example of Parenthood • You have to face the neighbour Should our Labrador attack him There are little eyes upon you and they’re watching night and day; And if a drunkard fondles me There are little ears that quickly take in everything you say; It’s you that has to whack him There are little hands all eager to do everything you do, And a little boy who’s dreaming of the day he’ll be like you. Yes, I’ll marry you You’re virile and you’re lean, You’re the little fellow’s idol, you’re the wisest of the wise; My house is like a pigsty In his little mind about you no suspicions ever rise. You can help to keep it clean. There’s a wide eyed little fellow who believes you’re always right, That sexy little dinner And his ears are always open and he watches day and night. Which you served by candlelight, As I do chipolatas, You are setting an example every day in all you do, You can cook it every night For the little boy who’s waiting to grow up to be like you.

It’s you who has to work the drill A Mothers Wish • And put up curtain track, And when I’ve PMT it’s you I hope my child looks back on today who gets the flak, And sees a parent who had time to play. I do see great advantages There will be years for cleaning and cooking But none of them for you, But children grow up when you’re not looking. And so before you see the light So settle down, cobwebs; dust, go to sleep I do, I do, I do! I’m cuddling my baby, and babies don’t keep. sixteen

Love is Giving (Anon) ••• Desiderata (Max Ehrmann’s) •••

Love is giving, not taking, Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there mending, not breaking, may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good trusting, believing terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly and listen to never deceiving, others, even the dull and ignorant, they too have their story. patiently bearing and faithfully sharing Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If each joy, every sorrow, you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter, for today and tomorrow. there will always be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Love is kind, understanding but never demanding. Keep interested in your own career, however humble. It is a real Love is constant, prevailing, possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your it’s strength never failing. business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But, let this not blind A promise once spoken you to what virtue there is. Many persons strive for high ideals and for all time unbroken, everywhere life is full of heroism. A lifetime together, Love’s time is for ever. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial Where there is Love (Anon) ••• as the grass.

Where there is love Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things The heart is light, of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune, Where there is love but do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of The day is bright, fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with Where there is love yourself. There is a song To help when things You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars. You Are going wrong. have a right to be here. And, whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt Where there is love the universe is unfolding as it should. There is a smile To make all things Therefore, whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion Seem more worthwhile. of life, keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be Where there is love happy. There’s quiet peace, A tranquil place – Extract from Les Miserables (Victor Hugo) ••• Love changes darkness Into light You can never give without loving, but you can never love without giving. And makes the heart The great acts of love are done by those who are habitually performing Take “wingless flight”. small acts of kindness. We pardon to the extent that we love. Love is Oh, blest are they knowing that even when you are alone, you will never be lonely again. Who walk in love. And great happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved. Loved for ourselves. And even love in spite of ourselves.someone can still touch your heart so deeply. You remember their words, their looks, their expressions; You remember the strength that amazes you, The courage that impresses you, the grace that inspires you, and the love that touches you. seventeen

suitable for a marriage ceremony • suitable for a partnership ceremony • suitable for a naming ceremony • suitable for a renewal ceremony • Readings

Give Lavishly! Sonnet 116 (William Shakespeare) •• Love Abundantly! •••• Let me not to the marriage of true minds The more you give, Admit impediments, love is not love the more you get – Which alters when it alteration finds, The more you laugh, the less you fret – Or bends with the remover to remove. The more you do unselfishly, O no! It is an ever fixed mark, The more you live abundantly… That looks on tempests and is never shaken; The more of everything you share It is the star to every wandering bark, The more you’ll always have to Whose worth’s unknown, although his height be taken. spare – Love’s not Time fool, though rosy lips and cheeks The more you love the more you’ll Within his bending sickle’s compass come, find Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, from day to day that life is good and But bears it out even to the edge of doom: friends are kind….. If this be error and upon me proved, For only what we give away, I never writ, nor no man ever loved. enriches us.

Wedding Joys (after Auden) ••• Infant Joy (William Blake) • Ring all the bells, blow loud the horn, ‘I have no name: Allow the children to laugh and shout in the early morn. I am but two days old.’ Play the flute and beat the drum, What shall I call thee? Bring out the couple, let all the celebration come. ‘I happy am, Joy is my name.’ Let skylarks soar, spiralling high overhead, Sweet Joy befall thee! Singing on the wind the message, They Are Wed. Scatter the confetti, petals fall where they stand, Pretty Joy! Toss high the posey to the happy clapping hands. Sweet Joy, but two days old. Sweet Joy I call thee. You are my North, my South, my East and West, Thou dost smile, I sing the while, My working week and my Sunday rest. Sweet Joy befall thee! My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song, I know love can be forever if deep and strong. The Question (Karla Kuskin) • The stars are all wanted now, alight every one. People always say to me Uncloak the Moon and raise high the Sun, “What do you think you’d like to be Said across the wide oceans, run through the green woods, When you grow up?” Enjoy the celebration, life has proved to be good. And, I say “Why, I think I’d like to be the sky What is Love? ••• Or a plane or train or mouse Sooner or later we begin to understand that love is more than verses on valentines and romance in the movies. Or maybe be a haunted house We begin to know that love is here and now, real and true, the most Or something furry, rough and important thing in our lives. wild… For love is the creator of our favourite memories and the foundation of Or maybe I will stay a child.” our fondest dreams. Love is a promise that is always kept, a fortune that can never be spent, a seed that can flourish in even the most unlikely of places. And this radiance that never fades, this mysterious and magical joy, is the greatest treasure of all. eighteen

Commemorative Certificates

Have you an occasion which you would like to mark with a special commemorative certificate?

We have certificates available for many occasions – the birth of a child, becoming a Grandparent, or a big brother or sister, for special birthdays and anniversaries, to present to witnesses at weddings and civil partnerships as keepsakes, to mark the passing of a driving test or exams. We have a huge variety.

All of our certificates are printed on good quality paper and are personalised to suit the individual. They can be laminated if required. Certificates can be collected or posted out and may be ordered online at www.shropshire.gov.uk, over the telephone 0345 678 9016 or in person at any registration service point or council service desk.

Certificates cost between £3.50 and £5.00 and an additional charge will be made for laminating or special delivery. Consumables

A variety of consumables are available to order for your special day:

Biodegradable Confetti

Invitations

Leather Pasport Holders

To place an order, please advise the Registration Service at the time of booking the ceremony or call us on 0345 678 9016.

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Renewal of Vows

Why renew your vows?

There are many reasons why couples choose to hold a renewal of vows ceremony, here are just a few:

Those who have married abroad, choose to have a renewal of vows ceremony in order that they can share their experience and joy with their family and friends who were not present at their marriage ceremony.

Couples who are nearing a milestone anniversary choose these ceremonies to renew their vows to each other and celebrate their special day with family and friends.

Couples who have suffered some difficulties and have overcome these choose to renew their commitment to each other and seek to strengthen their bonds either privately or with close family and friends.

Couples who may not have been in a position to have an extravagant day when they had their marriage or civil partnership, choose to do it all Say again in style. Family members also arrange these ceremonies as a surprise for their loved ones to mark some special milestone.

These ceremonies follow a similar format to a marriage ceremony and are tailored to meet the individual circumstances of the couple. Couples can choose to include readings and music, exchange new rings or their original ones, include children or other family members. To assist you I doagain we have included some readings and poems which have featured in ceremonies on the following page in this publication.

A commemorative certificate is signed at the ceremony and there are a range of other commemorative certificates which can be purchased to mark the occasion. It is also possible to purchase invitations and confetti in advance from the Registration Service.

Ceremonies can be held at any of ceremony rooms around the County and in any of the approved venues, it may be possible to hold them in other venues subject to additional costs and suitable risk assessment.

A non returnable deposit is taken on booking.

Bookings can be made up to 2 years in advance.

Bookings can be made, by post (please request one from Shropshire Registration Service), over the telephone – 0345 678 9016, by email, [email protected] and will shortly be able to be made on the internet, by visiting www.shropshire.gov.uk

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Approved Venues & Services www.pbartworks.co.uk www.pbartworks.co.uk Fishmore Hall To have and to hold... Imagine celebrating your wedding in the most stunning location in Shropshire with views for miles. Imagine having a dedicated wedding coordinator who’ll be on hand to help with all your plans, from To have and to hold... the florist to the music, the table plan to the master of ceremonies. Imagine celebrating your wedding in the most Imagine sublime food from our talented head stunning location in ShropshireTo have and with to viewshold.. for miles. Imagine having a dedicated wedding coordinator chef, 15 luxurious bedrooms for your guests and a master bedroom with a bath-for-two... who’ll be on hand toImagine help with celebrating all your plans, your fromwedding in the most stunning location in Shropshire the florist to the music, the table plan to the master with views for miles. Imagine having a dedicated wedding coordinator who’ll And imagine a no-extras wedding package of ceremonies. be on hand to help with all your plans, from the florist to the music, the table that means you can plan your special day, Imagine sublimeplan food to fromthe master our talented of ceremonies. head whatever its size, down to the very last detail. chef, 15 luxurious bedrooms for your guests and a master bedroom with a bath-for-two... Welcome to your wedding at Fishmore Hall. Imagine sublime food from our talented head chef, 15 luxurious bedrooms for And imagine a no-extras wedding package your guests and a master bedroom with a bath-for-two... And imagine a no- that means you can plan your special day, whatever its size,extras down wedding to the very package last detail. that means you can plan your special day, whatever its size, down to the very last detail. Call us Welcome to your wedding at Fishmore Hall. 0158 4 875 14 8 or email: [email protected] Welcome to your wedding at Fishmore Hall. Call us 0158With our 4 new 875 Orangery 14 extension 8 Fishmore Hall now seats up to 140 for a or email: [email protected] breakfast and 250 for evening reception. Now also licensed for outdoor wedding ceremonies.

Tel 01584 875148 www.fishmorehall.co.uk [email protected] Fishmore Road, Ludlow, SY8 3DP | www.ﬁ shmorehall.co.uk Fishmore Road, Ludlow SY8 3DP

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Haughton Hall is a well-appointed grade two listed Country House Hotel set in 35 acres of parkland and landscaped grounds; making us the perfect tranquil setting for your day.

Our function suites are available to accommodate either the civil ceremonies or wedding breakfasts and can comfortably cater for parties for up to 200 guests, for even larger events we can provide a garden setting using a marquee erected within the grounds. Imagine your civil ceremony outside, under our wonderful gazebo, surrounded by friends and family within our picturesque grounds.

Tel 01952 468300 www.haughtonhall.com [email protected] Haughton Hall, Shifnal TF11 8HG Lion Quays Waterside Resort

THE QUAY TO SUCCESS...

Lion Quays Waterside Resort is renowned as a Wedding Venue, but also as a Hotel, Conference Venue, Spa and Country Club; our guests value the total flexibility of events and functions catered for.

We offer a range of menu and drink packages, but we can also design plans around you and your guests. Our friendly, relaxing, comfortable yet professional service is what sets us above all the rest.

Walled gardens and unique waterway setting makes this just the place to celebrate in luxury and in style! A number of our wedding suites and garden are approved for civil ceremonies. Offering bespoke packages for up to 350 guests.

Call our friendly team to book your resort tour...

Tel 01691 684330 www.lionquays.com [email protected] waterside resort Oswestry SY11 3EN

PANTONE 281 Mercure Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa Adcote Hall Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa In the Beautiful Shropshire Countryside

Mercure Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa Mercure AlbrightonInHtheaBelalutHiful oShtreoplsh&ire CoSunptryaside In the Beautiful Shropshire Countryside Your wedding day is the most exciting day of your life Your wedding day is the most exciting day of your life and we want you to enjoy every second of it. No stress, no hassle, with everything going exactly to plan, to ensure your day is truly one to remember. and we want you to enjoy every second of it. A dash of flair; a touch of imagination and attention to detail - essential ingredients Your wedding day is thforethmatopesrtfecet xdacyi.ting day of your life and we want you to enjoy every second of it. Call our Wedding co-ordinator now on 01939 291 000 No stress, no hassle, with everything going exactly to plan, for more information or email: [email protected] No stress, no hassle, with everythwww.mercure.coming going exactly to plan, to ensure your day is truly one to remember. to ensure your day is truly one to remember.

A dash of flair; a touch of imagination and Adcote Hall is offered to you exclusively as an inspirational Your Special Day requires a special setting…Albrightonattention to d eHalltail Hotel- essen tial ingredients venue within magnificent settings. and Spa set in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. for that perfect day. A dash of flair; a touch of imagination and The Great Hall is an imposing yet intimate room with A dash of flair, a touch of imagination and attention to detail, magnificent oak beams, panels, high ceiling and the great west essential ingredients for that perfect day. window combine to create the perfect atmosphere for your Call our Wedding co-ordinator now on 01939 291 000 attention to detail - essential ingredients www.gills-images.com ceremony. With outstanding facilities and service our for more information or email: [email protected] Call our Wedding Co-Ordinator now on 01939 291000 for more www.mercure.com experienced staff ensure that everything runs beautifully and can for that perfect day. information. recommend excellent suppliers for those innovative touches.

Call Richard Walker to arrange a viewing of this unique venue.

Tel 01939 262921 Tel 01939 291000 www.adcotehall.co.uk www.mercure.com [email protected] [email protected] our Wedding co-ordinator now on 01939 291 000 Little Ness, Shrewsbury SY4 2JY Ellesmere Road, Shrewsbury SY4 3AG for more information or email: [email protected] www.mercure.com Lilleshall Hall Sweeney Hall

Offering one of the most unique venues in the Shropshire Weddings • Functions • Events • Accommodation • Relaxation countryside, the former home of the Duke of Sutherland stands in extensive and beautiful grounds and is the ideal backdrop for A family owned & run County Hotel, set in our own grounds, those ever cherished photographs. recently lovingly renovated to the highest standards throughout. We offer innovative menus, both a la carte & bespoke. To truly take in the beauty of one of Shropshire’s finest civil venues Also 9 spacious bedrooms & a private cottage. a visit to Lilleshall is essential to fully appreciate its ambience and The perfect wedding location catering for all your needs, from warmth. So if you are looking for the perfect venue, then contact an intimate party to a full house, including exclusive use of our Lilleshall’s dedicated wedding co-ordinator to arrange a viewing, facilities & our grounds. Seating up to 100. All set in updated order a wedding brochure or discuss your personal needs. Georgian grandeur. Fully licensed for Civil Partnerships.

Tel 01952 603003 www.lilleshallnsc.co.uk Tel 01691 652450 [email protected] www.sweeneyhall.co.uk Near Newport TF10 9AT Morda, Oswestry SY10 9EU

Wynnstay Hotel www.placestomarry.com

This privately owned Georgian Hotel of character has been the chosen venue for countless weddings for over 250 years. • We can cater for up to 200 guests in air conditioned comfort. • Picturesque garden setting for photographs. • Civil licence for up to 90 guests. • All inclusive wedding packages to choose from, or tailor made to You’ve popped the question. We have the answers… your own requirements. • ... and our experienced staff are at your service from the moment At Places to Marry, we list every approved venue and service for you sit down to discuss your requirements to the time when the many of the UK’s most attractive counties - this is the first place to very last guest says farewell. turn to if you want to find the best place for your big day, whatever your ceremony. Tel 01691 655261 www.wynnstayhotel.com [email protected] Church Street, Oswestry SYll 2SZ www.placestomarry.com Dearnford Lake Hawkstone Park

Dearnford Lake has hosted many ceremonies and receptions Hawkstone Park Hotel is set amongst 400 acres of beautiful including some of the most beautiful weddings imaginable. With natural landscape alongside the famous ‘follies’ we work hard to our incomparable lake vista, Dearnford is a very versatile, yet make sure you are guaranteed a day that you will treasure forever. always beautiful venue. Ours is a truly bespoke service and our With 66 bedrooms and the ability to cater for up to 140 guests, we unique and exclusive venue ensures a truly memorable day for you are sure we can meet all your needs. and your guests to remember for the rest of your lives. Winter Weddings from only £2500. Tel 01948 665914 Tel 01948 841700 www.dearnford.com www.hawkstone.co.uk [email protected] [email protected] Dearnford Lake, Tilstock Road, Whitchurch SY13 3JQ Weston-under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury SY4 5UY www.pbartworks.co.uk

Longmynd Hotel Macdonald Hill Valley Spa, Hotel & Golf

The Longmynd Hotel with its Regency style interior is set against The perfect wedding requires a stunning setting. The Macdonald the backdrop of the stunning Shropshire Hills. Hill Valley is the perfect choice for your celebrations. Manicured On such an important day you will want to be reassured that you are grounds and beautiful 300 acres of lush green landscape offer a in the capable hands of a committed Management Team led by a picture perfect backdrop for your wedding day. Our Shropshire family who have over 20 years hotel experience. Suite with sun terrace comfortably seats up to 250 guests. Our Romantic Folly Garden is the picture perfect place. Tel 0844 8799049 Tel 01694 722244 www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/hillvalley www.longmynd.co.uk [email protected] Church Stretton SY6 6AG Tarporley Road, Whitchurch SY13 4JH Netley Hall Old Vicarage Hotel

A Truly superior setting for you special day Each wedding breakfast is unique, each menu individually Exclusive Facilities designed to meet your tastes and your budget. Stunning Wedding Pavilion new for 2012 Beautiful Banqueting Hall You will enjoy exclusive use of the venue, including 14 Picturesque Lakes and Gardens individually designed luxury bedrooms and the award Luxurious Accommodation winning Orangery Restaurant. ...that something a little bit different Tel 01743 718339 Tel 01746 716497 www.netleyhall.co.uk www.oldvicarageworfield.com [email protected] [email protected] Netley Hall, Dorrington SY5 7JZ Worfield, Bridgnorth WV15 5JZ

Soulton Hall The Old Rectory

Weddings tailor-made for a day ….. to remember

Exclusive location with extensive grounds Licensed for civil ceremonies 14 individually styled bedrooms your perfect country wedding… Various wedding packages Tel 01939 232786 Tel 01939 233233 www.soultonhall.co.uk www.oldrectorywem.co.uk [email protected] [email protected] Soulton Hall, Nr. Wem, Shrewsbury SY4 5RS The Old Rectory, Lowe Hill Road, Wem SY4 5UA

The Thornescroft Restaurant Wilderhope Manor

A beautiful three storey Georgian building dating from 1771, A special place for your wedding. set in Shropshire’s finest countryside. A perfect setting in a welcoming atmosphere. Beautiful Grade 1 listed Manor with charming original features Exclusive Use (Friday or Saturday). set in the heart of stunning countryside. Fine Dining • Quality Food & Service Wedding Breakfasts for up to 110 people. Tel 01902 700253 Tel 01694 771363 www.thornescroft.com www.yha.org.uk [email protected] [email protected] Bridgnorth Road, Shipley, Wolverhampton WV6 7EQ Longville in the Dale, Much Wenlock TF13 6EG Celebratory Shropshire Country Brides Services in Shropshire

Peter Posh

Nestling in the countryside we have a beautiful and spacious showroom offering the largest selection of Wedding Gowns and Mum’s outfits in Shropshire. We pride ourselves in our attention to detail and our friendly experienced staff are always available to help and advise you.

For Mums looking for that special outfit we have everything you could wish for from classic and elegant to chic and modern and a full range of co-ordinating accessories including hats, fascinators, bags, shoes and jewellery.

Tel 01694 771470 www.shropshirebrides.co.uk [email protected] Peter Posh, Formal Suit Hire for Men & Boys Longlea Farm, Longville, Much Wenlock TF13 6DS

Wedding Suits • Lounge Suits • Dinner Suits & Proms

Showrooms: D3, Stafford Park 11, Telford TF3 3AY 01952 201117 10 Vanguard Way, Shrewsbury SY1 3TG 01743 467105 G3 Minworth Trade Park, Birmingham B76 1DH 0121 411 9272

Tel: 01952 201117 D3, Stafford Park 11, Telford TF3 3AY www.peterposh.co.uk

Nero String Quartet

The award winning Nero String Quartet is one of the most sought after professional quartets in the UK. In high demand for weddings and functions, the quartet has recently performed on GMTV and Don’t Tell the Bride. The quartet has a wide ranging repertoire, from Bach to Beyoncé and Tchaikovsky to the Killers.

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Subject to the assurance that any photography or videography will not intrude into the fabric of Capturing Your Day the ceremony or compromise the dignity or the legality in anyway, we will permit the following:

Photo and Photography Photographs of the entrance of both or either of the parties in to the video policy for ceremony room, by the professional photographer and all guests. Candid photography without the use of a flash throughout the Marriage and ceremony; by the professional photographer or by a chosen family Civil Partnership member or friend. Photographs of the couple and their witnesses and or other family Ceremonies members participating in a mock signing of the Register/schedule at the end of the ceremony. Where a professional photographer has been Providing the couple are agreeable employed family and friends may photograph when he/she has finished. to photographs or videos Photographs of the couple leaving the ceremony room, by the being taken at their ceremony, professional photographer and all guests the following represents the We request that: photography policy of Shropshire Photographs during the ceremony are taken from the back or side of Registration Service. the ceremony room. That the photographer does not move around the room indiscreetly We are happy to assist in the whilst the ceremony is in progress. arrangements of other photos at the Any individual requirements are discussed with the Registration staff end of the ceremony. first to ensure that there are no misunderstandings. We will not allow: Photographs of the contents of the marriage register or schedule. Posed photographs during the actual signing of the register or schedule. Any photography that will intrude in the actual Marriage or Civil Partnership ceremony itself. Video A maximum number of three video cameras recording from the front/ side of the room at any ceremony. Unlimited informal video by seated guests. More… The filming of the marriage ceremony in its entirety. Shropshire Council also The positioning of the video camera and its operator in a very good offers the following: vantage point to maximise the quality of the film taken. The placing of discreet microphones on the ceremony table or in such a position that allows sound to be recorded to enhance the film. Nationality Checking We request that: Any filming done during the ceremony is done sympathetically, does not British Citizenship intrude nor restrict either the smooth running of the ceremony itself or Ceremonies compromise the registration staff in attendance. That persons using video cameras do not move around the room Ceremony Planning indiscreetly whilst the ceremony is in progress. Any individual requirements are discussed with the Registration staff first to ensure that there are no misunderstandings. Booking Forms We will not allow: The use of arc lights or any other heavy duty lighting that may be More information about these distracting for the couple or the celebrant. ceremonies and services and a The filming of the contents of the register or schedule. full list of fees as well as order forms can be found by visiting The filming of the actual signing of the register or schedule. our website The use of the mains electricity supply where the ceremony takes place in either the Register Office or one of the local authority ceremony www.shropshire.gov.uk rooms in the district. The video or videographer to be intrusive or restrictive during the ceremony. twenty nine

For a current list of venues approved for civil marriage and civil partnerships, contact the Registration Service on 0345 678 9016, or e-mail [email protected], or alternatively look on our web pages at www.shropshire.gov.uk/registrar.nsf

Approved civil ceremony venues in Shropshire

Adcote School Four Crosses Moreton Hall Shrewsbury Town The Mill Hotel Adcote Holyhead Road Weston Ryn Football Club Alveley Little Ness Bicton Oswestry The New Stadium Bridgnorth Shrewsbury Shrewsbury SY11 3EW Oteley Road WV15 6HL SY4 2JY SY3 8EF 01691 773671 Shrewsbury 01746 780437 01939 262921 01743 850258 SY2 6ST Mytton & Mermaid 0871 8118800 The Old Vicarage Hotel Albright Hussey Hotel Goldstone Hall Hotel Worfield Ellesmere Road Goldstone Atcham Soulton Hall WV15 5JZ Shrewsbury Market Drayton Shrewsbury Nr Wem 01746 716497 SY4 3AF TF9 2NA SY5 6QG Shrewsbury 01939 290571 01630 661202 01743 761220 SY4 5RS The Park House Hotel 01939 232786 Park Street Albrighton Hall Hotel Haughton Hall Netley Hall Shifnal Albrighton Haughton Lane Dorrington Stone House TF11 9BA Shrewsbury Shifnal Shropshire Corve Street 01952 460128 SY4 3AG TF11 8HG SY5 7JZ Ludlow 01939 291000 01952 468300 01743 718339 SY8 1DG The Walls 0345 678 9016 Welsh Walls Castle View Hawkstone Park Hotel Old Colehurst Manor Oswestry Arthur Street Weston-under- Sutton on Tern Sweeney Hall Hotel SY11 1AW Oswestry Redcastle Market Drayton Morda 01691 670970 SY11 1JR Shrewsbury TF9 2JB Oswestry 0345 678 9016 SY4 5UY 01630 638833 SY10 9EU The Wroxeter Hotel 01939 200611 01691 652450 Wroxeter Davenport House Old Rectory Hotel Shrewsbury Worfield Hill Valley Hotel Lowe Hill Road The Beacon Rooms SY5 6PH Bridgnorth Tarporley Road Wem Ludlow Castle 01743 761256 WV15 5LE Whitchurch SY4 5UA Castle Square 01746 716221 SY13 4JH 01939 233233 Ludlow The Wynnstay Hotel 0844 879 9049 SY8 1AY & Spa Dearnford Lake Oswestry Cricket Club 01584 873355 Church Street Tilstock Road Hopton Court Morda Road Oswestry Whitchurch Hopton Wafers Oswestry The Castle Hall SY11 2SZ SY13 3JQ Cleobury Mortimer Shropshire West Castle Street 01691 655261 01948 662934 Kidderminster SY11 2AY Bridgnorth DY14 0EF 01691 653006 WV16 4AB Thornescroft Hotel & Delbury Hall 01299 270734 01746 762231 Restaurant Diddlesbury Overton Grange Hotel Bridgnorth Road Craven Arms Hundred House Hotel Old Hereford Road The Charlton Arms Shipley SY7 9DH Bridgnorth Road Ludlow Ludford Bridge Wolverhampton 01584 841267 Norton SY8 4AD Ludlow WV6 7EQ Shifnal 01584 873500 SY8 1PJ 01902 700853 Edinburgh House TF11 9EE 01584 872813 New Street 01952 730353 Packwood Haugh Walcot Hall Wem Ruyton XI Towns The Feathers Hotel Lydbury North SY4 5DB Lilleshall National Shrewsbury Bullring SY7 8AZ 0345 678 9016 Sports & Conferencing SY4 1HX Ludlow 01588 680570 Centre SY8 1AA Enterprise House Lilleshall Rosehill Manor Hotel 01584 875261 Westgate Station Street Newport Tern Hill Bridgnorth Bishops Castle TF10 9AT Market Drayton The Lion Hotel WV16 5AA Shropshire 01952 603003 TF9 2JF Wyle Cop 0345 678 9016 SY9 5AQ 01630 638532 Shrewsbury 0345 678 9016 Lion Quays SY1 1UY Whittington Castle Moreton Rowton Castle Hotel 01743 353107 Castle Street Fishmore Hall Oswestry Halfway House Whittington Fishmore Road SY11 3EN Shrewsbury The Longmynd Hotel Oswestry Ludlow 01691 684300 SY5 9EP Cunnery Road SY11 4DF SY8 3DP 01743 884044 Church Stretton 01691 662500 01584 875148 Lord Hill Hotel SY6 6AG Abbey Foregate Shrewsbury Castle 01694 722244 Wilderhope Manor Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Longville in the Dale SY2 6AX SY1 2AT Much Wenlock 01743 232601 01743 358516 TF13 6EG 01694 771363

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Telephone: 0345 678 9016 Facsimile: 01743 252939 Email: [email protected] Web: www.shropshire.gov.uk Registration Service Points

Bishops Castle Craven Arms Market Drayton Shrewsbury Wem Enterprise House Shropshire Hills c/o Shropshire The Register Office Edinburgh House Station Street Discovery Centre Customer First and for the County of New Street Bishops Castle School Road Visitor Information Shropshire Wem SY9 5AQ Craven Arms Centre Column Lodge SY4 5DB opening hours: Tuesday Shropshire 49 Cheshire Street Preston Street opening hours: Monday, and Friday: 10am to SY7 9RS Market Drayton Shrewsbury Wednesday and 12.30pm (Appointment only. Shropshire SY2 5NY Thursday 10.30am to At least 24 hours notice TF9 1PH opening hours: Monday 2pm Bridgnorth is required for an opening hours: Monday, to Friday 9.15am to Shropshire Council appointment during the Wednesday and Friday 4.30pm Whitchurch Area Headquarters - hours specified). 10am to 2pm The Talbot Centre Bridgnorth opening hours: Monday Shrewsbury Whitchurch Business Westgate 3pm to 4.30pm Oswestry Maternity in- Park Bridgnorth Shropshire patients (only for Shakespeare Way WV16 5AA Ludlow Registration Service registering births) Whitchurch opening hours: Monday, Council Offices c/o Castle View Royal Shrewsbury SY13 1LJ Tuesday, Wednesday Stone House Oswestry Hospital opening hours: Monday, and Friday: 10am to 1pm Corve Street SY11 1JR Mytton Oak Road Wednesday and Friday and 1.30pm to 4pm Ludlow opening hours: Monday, Copthorne 10am to 2pm SY8 1DG Tuesday, Thursday, Shrewsbury Church Stretton opening hours: Monday Friday: 9.30am to 1pm SY3 8XL The Library/Customer to Friday 10am - 2pm and 1.30pm to 4pm and First Point Wednesday 9.30am Church Street to 1pm Church Stretton SY6 6DQ opening hours: Tuesday and Friday 2pm to 4pm www.shropshire.gov.uk/shrewsburyregisteroffice

Shropshire Castle Edinburgh Enterprise Stone Westgate Register Office View House House House Shrewsbury Oswestry Wem Bishops Castle Ludlow Bridgnorth

Seating Capacity 32 50 55 20 35 50

Disabled Access 4 4 4 4 (Ceremony 4 4 (Ceremony room on room on 1st floor) 1st floor) 

Music system 4 4 4 4 4 4       Hearing Loop 8 4 (Infra red ) 4 4 8 4     Disabled Parking 4 4 4 4 4 4   Assistance Dogs 4 4 4 4 4 4 Welcome      

Saturday afternoon 8 4 4 4 4 4 Weddings/Partnership       Saturday afternoon 4 4 4 4 4 4 Renewal/Naming       Wedding car parking 4 4 4 4 4 4       Parking for Guests Limited 8 Limited 4 4 4 on site weekdays Your views are important to us. We welcome your views on both the service we provide and this publication. You can let us have your comments by contacting us. You can write to us at the following address:

The Shropshire Register Office Column Lodge Preston Street Shrewsbury SY2 5NY 0345 678 9016 email: [email protected] www.shropshire.gov.uk