AWARD WINNING WEDDING VENUE Congratulations on your engagement Fraser Hart & Ad-vise UK Ltd would like to congratulate you on your engagement and are delighted to be in a position to give you a helping hand, when it comes to organising your special day. • Unique wedding suites across the venue Below, you will find your very own wedding privilege card voucher which will help you save you • Perfect for intimate or hundreds if not thousands off the cost of your wedding. grand occasions Immediately, you will save 20% on your wedding bands through this branch with the Fraser Hart • Brand new exclusive privilege card. 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Before the middle of the booking for the best available date and time. Further details you 18th century, however, marriages were able to take place may wish to enquire about include: payment rates, deposits and anywhere as long as they were overseen by an ordained cancellations; logistics such as noise restrictions, room for dancing clergyman of the Church of England. According to the UK and guest parking; as well as which staff member will be your point Parliament, this lack of restriction resulted in a high percentage of person on the day. secret weddings which were often underage, bigamous or lacking in parental consent. This booking can be made at any time before your wedding day, however, you should contact your Register Office in advance to Legal notice must be given within 12 months and no later than four ensure the Registrar is able to attend. This will enable you to weeks before your wedding. 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