Your Ceremony - Sunday Camden Town Hall - Tie the Knot
Congratulations and thank you for choosing to have your ceremony in Camden.
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We understand that as your special day approaches you may have many questions on what your big day has in store. This guide is designed to put any worries to rest and give you an idea of the information our registrars need to make your ceremony one to remember!
Please read the below very carefully - including the clickable boxes - and then download and fill in this ceremony choices form and email it to [email protected]
Someone from our team will arrange a telephone call about a week before your ceremony to answer any questions about your special day.
Arriving for your wedding
Please arrive at Camden Town Hall, Judd St, London WC1H 9JE, with your guests, fifteen minutes before your ceremony time, your registrars may have other ceremonies to attend. If you and your guests are late, your wedding may have to be postponed.
Our aim is to make your ceremony run as smoothly as possible, and you will be pleased to know that you and your witnesses do not need to bring any documents to your ceremony. All we will need is your signature and we will provide the ink and the fountain pen for this purpose.
Click on the boxes below for more detailed information.
Our Ceremony Rooms are ideally placed to arrive via National Rail, Underground, by bus, or even Eurostar at St Pancras International Station.
The closest underground station is King Cross St Pancras to the north.
Our closest bus stop is St Pancras International (Stop A) and (Stop M). Bus routes: 30, 73, 91, 205, 390
The nearest car parks are the NCP Euston Station at the Brunswick Centre, or the NCP for Kings Cross on Judd Street.
We are located opposite St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, with our entrance on Judd Street.
Camden Town Hall
Judd St
London WC1H 9JE.
Our premier ceremony space is the Heath Suite.
The guest capacities for our rooms are:
Marble Stairs: (2)
Primrose Room - Nearest and Dearest: (4)
Regent's Room: (20)
Heath Suite: (30 - 60)
Heath Suite & Primrose Room combined: (100)
Council Chamber: (160)
You will need to make available two people to act as witnesses. They can be any two people who are able to speak and understand English.
There is no lower age limit for witnesses but they must be old enough to understand what is taking place and be able to testify to what they have seen and heard should this be necessary. In cases of doubt, it is advisable to have an additional adult witness.
Witnesses do not need to bring ID.
If an interpreter has been used during the ceremony, they will be asked to sign the schedule as one of the witnesses.
Can I personalise my ceremony?
There are four scripts for you to choose from. These scripts can be personalised with non-religious readings. However you may feel that you want to further personalise your ceremony.
If this is the case you may provide your own script. All we ask is that the sections in bold and beginning ‘I do solemnly……’ and ‘I call upon….’ in each of the ceremonies are included.
These are the statutory legal part of the ceremony and the wording must remain in its entirety. However, all the other parts may be omitted or modified to suit your personal preferences.
You can mix and match our scripts, but make sure you provide the text for us when you submit your ceremony choices form (Word Document) at the top of the page.
Please complete the ceremony choices form (Word Document) found at the top of the page to let us know of any omissions, modifications or additions.
Readings
You may feel that having a reading such as a poem, or a personalised message from friends or family would be a fitting contribution to your ceremony.
Any readings must not be taken from any religious texts or refer to any religion. (This is a legal requirement).
However, we welcome the addition of non-religious readings.
We will need you to provide the text for any readings so please include this in your ceremony choices form - found at the top of this page.
You do not need to memorize the scripts, your registrar will guide you through them during the ceremony.
How long does a ceremony last?
Your ceremony will last approximately half an hour, but this could be longer depending on how you personalise your ceremony.
Do we have to exchange rings?
Rings are not a legal requirement, so it is your choice whether to use them.
Can we decorate the ceremony room?
Our ceremony rooms are designed for ceremonies, therefore, aside from bouquets and buttonholes, there is no need to bring additional flowers.
Music at your ceremony
Any music you choose must have must have no religious connections or connotations. (This is a legal requirement).
Our music systems are able to support iPhone, Android smartphone, iPad and tablets. Bluetooth connections are available.
WiFi Access
Although we have guest WiFi access in Camden buildings, it is advisable to bring a device with internet data if you wish to stream the occasion to people not in attendance.
Photographs
Photographs, video and audio recordings can happen throughout the ceremony, as long as they are not disruptive.
Our ceremonies team take great pleasure in seeing the results of their assistance to our couples, so please do share your wedding pictures with us.
Print off, sign and return our Photo Consent Form PDF to [email protected] to give us permission to use them on our website, to show other couples what a ceremony in Camden looks like.
On your arrival a registrar will invite both of you for a private interview to check the information you gave at notice.
Make sure you check your details on the day very carefully. Any errors are expensive and time consuming to correct.
During the ceremony, you will sign a legal document known as a marriage schedule. After the ceremony, the details from the marriage schedule will be uploaded to the electronic register, and a certificate will be produced and posted to your home address within 7 working days.
Additional certificates cost £12.50, and can be purchased by placing an order online.
With such a central location, you are never far from an iconic London landmark or attraction: the Brunswick Centre, the British Museum, the British Library and the Camden Lock to name but a few.
You can even escape to Paris and other European destinations as soon as your ceremony is complete from nearby St Pancras International Station.
Compliments, Comments and suggestions…
We welcome any feedback, comments or suggestions you may have on how we can improve ceremonies for you before during or after.
If there are things we do well or things we could have done differently please let us know by emailing [email protected] please include your names, date, time and venue of your ceremony and the names of the registrar(s) if known.