In Cumbria and the Lakes
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IN CUMBRIA AND THE LAKES Cumbria Registration Service MUNCASTER CASTLE & SELLA PARK COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL RAVENGLASS CA18 1RQ CALDERBRIDGE CA20 1DW OUR HOUSE, YOURS EXCLUSIVELY MUNCASTER CASTLE Two of the Lake District’s most beautiful wedding venues: magnifi cent Muncaster Castle and splendid Sella Park Country House Hotel STUNNING VIEWS AS A BACKDROP FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY BOTH VENUES CATER FOR SMALL AND LARGE WEDDINGS • CHOICE OF ROOMS FOR YOUR CEREMONY FULLY LINED MARQUEE AT SELLA PARK • FABULOUS WEDDING PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR ALL SEASONS WEDDING PLANNER AVAILABLE FOR ALL ARRANGEMENTS SELLA PARK COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL MUNCASTER CASTLE Ravenglass, Cumbria CA18 1RQ 01229 717614 [email protected] www.muncaster.co.uk SELLA PARK COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL Calder Bridge, Cumbria CA20 1DW 0845 4506445 [email protected] www.penningtonhotels.com photographs: Beth Faulder, Derwent Photography, Chris Freer cover: www.joshuawybornphotographic.com IN CUMBRIA AND THE LAKES 4 Your ceremony in 27 Copy certificates Cumbria & The Lakes & your passport 6 Your ceremony at a Registration 28 On the day Office or approved venue 30 Countdown to the big day 7 Go Bespoke 32 Renewal of vows 9 Civil partnerships 33 Naming ceremonies 10 Giving notice 34 Wedding services in Cumbria 12 Select Approved Venues 38 Ceremony rooms 25 Outdoor ceremonies 40 Approved Venues locations 26 Important things to remember www.emmastoszkowskiphotography.co.uk CUMBRIA IS A COUNTY OF GREAT NATURAL BEAUTY... Welcome to Cumbria Registration Service, we hope you enjoy reading through our brochure “Say I Will” in Cumbria and the Lakes. We are the third largest county in England by size but are also one of the most sparsely populated. This can be seen by the unspoilt and natural beauty of the county. We have something here for everyone from history and heritage, with lots of lovely market towns and the city of Carlisle, to a beautiful and rugged coastline including the Marina in Whitehaven. There are magnificent mountains including Scafell Pike which is the highest point in England and of course The Lake District National Park which includes the western and southern lakes as well as the well known central lakes. 2 www.amb-vision.co.uk We want to welcome everyone to Cumbria. We are blessed with over 160 fabulous venues in the county and we work very closely with them to ensure you not only enjoy your time here but that you’ll want to return again and again. We will guide you through the processes and help you to make your ceremony special whether you want to be unique, traditional, or simple and sincere. Our team of ceremony staff are passionate about providing an experience you will treasure. Cumbria Registration Service 3 YOUR CEREMONY IN CUMBRIA AND THE LAKES www.joshuawybornphotographic.com • IN 2017 UNESCO AWARDED THE LAKE DISTRICT WORLD HERITAGE STATUS • 4 YOUR CEREMONY www.kathrynwhite.photography To have your special ceremony Although legal ceremonies are not You can stay at large, luxurious against such a beautiful backdrop allowed to take place outdoors or in hotels and cosy, family-run B&Bs, is a dream for any couple and in the a temporary or moveable structure, to well equipped camping and midst of this natural beauty you can such as marquees or boats, certain caravan parks and self-catering celebrate your big day in exactly venues do have permanent gazebos cottages. Whatever your choice you the way you dreamed of. Many etc. which are licensed. However can be sure of a warm welcome, Approved Venues and hotels can it is possible to arrange a Bespoke great service and picturesque host not just the ceremony, but also Ceremony which combines the surroundings. your reception. legalities of a statutory ceremony along with an outdoor celebration. Not only is Cumbria the perfect Whether you chose a ceremony in a place for your wedding but also your Registration Office or an Approved Our staff will be happy to discuss any honeymoon. Reflect on your big Venue, in Cumbria we can offer some ideas that you have to make your day surrounded by beautiful lakes of the best venues in the country. ceremony unique to you. and mountains. The perfect location With over 160 Approved Venues to enjoy your first happy days of to choose from, including stately Wherever, and however, you decide married life together, with memories homes, historic buildings, first class to celebrate your special day, from that will last a lifetime. hotels and Registration Offices traditional and stylish to themed or which provide charming settings for more unusual, you will be guaranteed civil weddings. the ultimate venue and spectacular backdrop. 5 YOUR CEREMONYAT A REGISTRATION OFFICE OR APPROVED VENUE AT A REGISTRATION OFFICE OR APPROVED VENUE This guidance for marriage and If you live in an area that is civil partnerships was created experiencing a local Covid-19 prior to the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak and where local and remains under review and restrictions have been imposed, may be updated in line with the different guidance and legislation changing situation. will apply. Please consult the local restrictions guidance at www.gov. Ceremonies are proceeding at uk to see if any restrictions are in present under strict Government place. restrictions which are changing on a frequent basis, a For the most up to date comprehensive list of the current guidelines please see our guidance is listed on our website website at www.cumbria.gov. and updated as and when the uk/weddings or you can follow guidance changes. us on @CumbriaRegistration on facebook or alternatively @ At this present time we cannot sayIwillincumbria on Instagram. offer any Naming, Renewal, Enhanced or Bespoke packages Ceremonies may be different due but we will review this as and to the current restrictions and when restrictions are lifted. guidelines in place, but we are committed to doing all we can to We look forward to offering these give our couples a truly beautiful as soon as we can. and memorable ceremony experience on your special day. www.stevehillmanphotography.co.uk All civil ceremonies, either in a Please feel free to discuss any ideas You must provide two witnesses, Registration Office or Approved of your own with the Ceremonies who may be either friends or Venue, are arranged through the Team prior to the day. relatives. It is advisable that they Registration Service. However, it is should be over the age of 18, and the responsibility of the couple to In a civil marriage there are certain are able to understand English book the Approved Venue. words prescribed by law, which as well as the significance of the you must say, known as declaratory ceremony they are witnessing. Our Registration Offices are all and contracting words. In a civil different in character and capacity, partnership, it is optional whether They will be asked to sign the and our Ceremonies Team know these words are said out loud. marriage register or civil how to make your day really However, there are various ways of partnership schedule at the special, priding themselves on personalising your ceremony, such end of the ceremony. making each ceremony a unique as additional vows which may be experience to treasure. added after the contractual words have been spoken. Please note: On this special day please help us and other couples who are holding a ceremony on the same day by arriving at the Registration Office or Approved Venue, at the appropriate time. The groom/partner is expected 30 minutes before the ceremony and the bride/partner should arrive 15 minutes before the start. The Registration Service staff will often need to attend other ceremonies on the day. Should the services of an interpreter be required, please contact the Ceremonies Team for advice. 6 GO BESPOKE OUR BESPOKE SERVICE ALLOWS YOU TO HAVE YOUR DAY YOUR WAY Our friendly team will advise of Please note: if the ceremony is to Not included: the options available to allow you take place anywhere other than an Statutory fees payable for the to create a personalised ceremony approved venue, the location must legal preliminaries for Notice of to take place at a venue or location have public liability insurance in Marriage, Civil Partnership or Legal of your choice whilst ensuring that place and may need to be inspected Certificates. all the legalities of a Civil Marriage before a ceremony can be approved. Ceremony or Civil Partnership are What if my chosen venue doesn’t met. Ideal for couples who wish to What is included? have a licence to hold weddings? have an outdoor ceremony. (Please • Your legal marriage ceremony or If your chosen venue doesn’t have note legal formalities will need to be Civil Partnership a licence, our Bespoke Ceremony completed within a licensed venue). • Options available for your options allow for a legal Ceremony ceremony or Civil Partnership to to be carried out at a register office Have you ever wanted to have a be held at a licensed venue or at either on the same day or on an ceremony by a lake, under the stars one of our service points across alternative day followed by a unique or in a private garden? Cumbria event allowing you to Celebrate in • A personalised ceremony script Style. We are happy to lend our experience including ‘your story’, readings, and expertise to create your own personalised vows, ceremony How do I book? special day and turn your ceremony gestures or musical performances Please call us on: 0300 303 2472 to dreams into a reality, this can include: to suit your wishes discuss your requirements or visit • A longer ceremony time of up to 60 our website: Outdoor Ceremonies minutes www.cumbria.gov.uk/weddings Twilight Ceremonies • A meeting with your ceremony Themed Ceremonies officer prior to the ceremony Use the blue enquiry button, which Woodland Ceremonies • A Commemorative certificate once completed and submitted will Lakeside Terrace Ceremony signed by your witnesses be sent directly to one of our staff Marquee in a private garden presented to you as a keepsake of who will contact you about your your special day.