Civil Marriages - Your Wedding Day

We look forward to sharing with you the joy and happiness of your special day. Listed below are some simple guidelines to ensure your civil marriage ceremony runs smoothly.

  • Please inform the Registrar in advance if the Bride is to be escorted into the marriage room.
  • The Groom should arrive approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled time and the Bride 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
  • A member of staff will be available to direct the Groom to the appropriate waiting area.
  • Guests should be seated in the room before the Bride arrives.
  • The Marriage Ceremony is conducted by a Registrar or Assistant Registrar.
  • Our professional staff are here to help and guide you through all you have to do and say.
  • The exchange of rings, whether one ring or two, although not compulsory, can be very special.
  • North Lanarkshire Council has a Smoking in Council Premises Policy prohibiting or controlling smoking within their buildings.
  • To ensure there are no interruptions during the ceremony it is important that all mobile telephones and pagers are switched off.