Ceremony only venue in Sevenoaks

lolly_88

Hi there.

I am looking at a reception venue at a farm in Sevenoaks and I am aware that there isn't a register office where I can have the ceremony.

Does anyone know of any venues that will hold a ceremony nearby, don't really want to go as far down as T Wells etc where there are register offices. Also, cost is important as I want to keep it down for the ceremony where I can.

Thanks!!

jtr2803

You used to be able to have a ceremony at the Sevenoaks Town Council Offices but I can't see it listed on the Kentish Ceremony site any longer.

Alternatively, maybe Tonbridge Castle? That's slightly closer.

Si_Clist

If the ceremony itself's no big deal to you, you could always toodle off with a couple of witnesses and do the deed in the RO at T Wells beforehand, then make a grand arrival at the farm like you normally would anyhow.

And if you don't like the idea of your guests not seeing you getting married, do the legal bit yourselves beforehand then book a Humanist celebrant to "tie the knot" at the farm!

lolly_88

Thanks.

That is exactly what I have been thinking since I decided I wanted as much of an outdoor wedding as possible. Trouble is, my Mum has planted something in my head that the register office part is the bit people want to see, whereas I see this as a formality and would be happy to sign it and then get on with the day, having a personal ceremony at the location. I mean, i have been to a wedding at a church where they go in another room and sign the register, so surely that is the same, we will just do it in the morning for example.

tillyenna

I think it's the vows people want to see, not the actual signing of the paper (as that's usually too small and far away to see anyway!) I would echo the suggestion to have a small 'blessing' or pseudo-ceremony in front of all of your guests (as this isn't a legal thing, you could have whoever you like doing it) and maybe echo the vows you made in the registry office, or write your own if that's your thing.