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The first thing to do is to sit down with your fiance and talk openly about the kind of day you want! The type of ceremony and your venue will have a big influence on the style of your day, so here are the main ceremony options: 1 - Church - You may have to attend a number of Sunday services beforehand.
The marriage can be authorized by calling banns on three consecutive Sundays three months before the day, or by obtaining a common license.
You have to take into consideration the church fees and the extra costs for choir, organ, etc.
May be banns aren't necessary, but 15 days' notice must be given at a registry office.
2 - Roman Catholic - Take your baptism and confirmation certificates to your priest at least six months before the wedding - if one of you is unbaptised then the priest needs to give permission.
You may have to attend marriage preparations talks and Mass for six weeks before your wedding day.
Visit your local superintendent registrar to give notice and obtain your marriage license.
Fees vary.
3 - Jewish - You will need one application for your local registry office and one for the religious authorities.
4 - Civil Ceremony - Book your slot at a registry office no more than 12 months and no fewer than 17 days in advance.
You must both have been resident in the country for seven days before visiting your local registrar to give notice.
You will have to pay the registrar's fees.
5 - You need to plan your budget.
Things like reception venue, catering, drinks, entertainment, photography and video, cake, flowers, transport, engagement ring, wedding rings, dress, shoes and jewellery, bride's hair and make-up and honeymoon.
The marriage can be authorized by calling banns on three consecutive Sundays three months before the day, or by obtaining a common license.
You have to take into consideration the church fees and the extra costs for choir, organ, etc.
May be banns aren't necessary, but 15 days' notice must be given at a registry office.
2 - Roman Catholic - Take your baptism and confirmation certificates to your priest at least six months before the wedding - if one of you is unbaptised then the priest needs to give permission.
You may have to attend marriage preparations talks and Mass for six weeks before your wedding day.
Visit your local superintendent registrar to give notice and obtain your marriage license.
Fees vary.
3 - Jewish - You will need one application for your local registry office and one for the religious authorities.
4 - Civil Ceremony - Book your slot at a registry office no more than 12 months and no fewer than 17 days in advance.
You must both have been resident in the country for seven days before visiting your local registrar to give notice.
You will have to pay the registrar's fees.
5 - You need to plan your budget.
Things like reception venue, catering, drinks, entertainment, photography and video, cake, flowers, transport, engagement ring, wedding rings, dress, shoes and jewellery, bride's hair and make-up and honeymoon.
