I went down to confirm our wedding there last week, it all went ok although I found some of the staff to be quite rude. I asked about being able to be seen in seperate rooms on the day so I wasnt seen by my OH until the event,and was told it wasnt available. I'm gutted about this, so much so that I forgot to ask a couple of other things. Do I still get to walk down the aisle with my dad? The way it was said seemed that I would be in the room with my OH when all the guests are allowed in. What about music in there, when do you discuss your requirements and give them your cd ect? And if you want to add personalised wording? It did seem very rushed, I wish I had gone for a proper civil service now, but couldnt afford it :(

hi hun my i got married there in august but didnt want all the pomp but my friend got married there week before christmas and she was seen in a different room and her dad walked her down the isle to their own music and she didnt see the groom till that time and it was beautiful, i would ring up again and ask because you can do it, i think you just got a stroppy person, my friend has 6 bridsmaids and 2 paige boys and they all walked down the isle with her, she just had to take the cd down 7 days before the service with a letter saying which tracks she wanted playing

hi hun my i got married there in august but didnt want all the pomp but my friend got married there week before christmas and she was seen in a different room and her dad walked her down the isle to their own music and she didnt see the groom till that time and it was beautiful, i would ring up again and ask because you can do it, i think you just got a stroppy person, my friend has 6 bridsmaids and 2 paige boys and they all walked down the isle with her, she just had to take the cd down 7 days before the service with a letter saying which tracks she wanted playing

thanks for that, I'll give them a ring. Bit annoying if they are telling people different things! I know my mate got married there 2 years ago and she was in a different room, but the bloke said things had changed. Oh I'm sooo mad. When we got there a woman on the desk basically pointed out where we were to go, but another 2 couples came after us and were personally shown, given seats and told where the toilets were ect. Hmmm favouritism? :huh:

Honey

My sis in law got married at the reg office and had the same experiance with the staff, they dont care as long as your paying them money.

On the day though she did ahve to see her intended before the ceremony but her dad was allowed to walk her up the aisle and because she had all her family around her it ended up being a lovely service.

Ok, its quick and not got the pomp and circumstance but who cares, your marrying the one you love and it dont matter if its st pauls cathedral, gretna or a reg office, the end result is the same hon.

As my old nan used to say, its not about the wedding its about the marriage !!

It will be a great day for you both hon xxx

PS...tried to reply but your inbox is full xx

Honey

My sis in law got married at the reg office and had the same experiance with the staff, they dont care as long as your paying them money.

On the day though she did ahve to see her intended before the ceremony but her dad was allowed to walk her up the aisle and because she had all her family around her it ended up being a lovely service.

Ok, its quick and not got the pomp and circumstance but who cares, your marrying the one you love and it dont matter if its st pauls cathedral, gretna or a reg office, the end result is the same hon.

As my old nan used to say, its not about the wedding its about the marriage !!

It will be a great day for you both hon xxx

I know, I did consider over and over going for a civil service, but decided I couldnt justify the money. The ceremony is pretty much the same no matter what, and I guess I'd rather save on that and just do the basics, then spend a bit more money on the reception or the honeymoon :hihi:
OH would rather just get the ceremony out of the way quickly I think :hihi:

I know, I did consider over and over going for a civil service, but decided I couldnt justify the money. The ceremony is pretty much the same no matter what, and I guess I'd rather save on that and just do the basics, then spend a bit more money on the reception or the honeymoon :hihi:
OH would rather just get the ceremony out of the way quickly I think :hihi:



Lmao typical bloke

I got married in the Town Hall last July, and the staff were great. You must have got a stroppy mare.

We saw the registrar first to confirm details and handed them our cd. Then I went back out while the guests went in, then I walked down the "aisle" with my Dad and bridesmaids to our music.

As we arrived in plenty of time, we were allowed to take photographs on the stairs in the lobby before the service.

Go and talk to them again. They should be willing to do what they can to make your day special. It's not in their best interests to do otherwise.

I went down to confirm our wedding there last week, it all went ok although I found some of the staff to be quite rude. I asked about being able to be seen in seperate rooms on the day so I wasnt seen by my OH until the event,and was told it wasnt available. I'm gutted about this, so much so that I forgot to ask a couple of other things. Do I still get to walk down the aisle with my dad? The way it was said seemed that I would be in the room with my OH when all the guests are allowed in. What about music in there, when do you discuss your requirements and give them your cd ect? And if you want to add personalised wording? It did seem very rushed, I wish I had gone for a proper civil service now, but couldnt afford it :(

You may have got the answers you wanted from others already, but wanted to add that if you don't get to say your own words in your vows, have them ready to say to each other at your reception in front of all your guests. You can explain in a type of speech to everyone, yet personal moment to easch other why you love each other and want to spend the rest of your life with each other, thus got married that day! Remember that even though you may not get the registry office part the way you meant it, that it comes down to the 2 of you and how you feel about each other, be sure to look straight into each others eyes with all the love you have for each other, as you say your vows and you'll feel as i did when saying them to my hubby that you truly have made one of the best decisions of your life!

Lots & lots of luck for the big day and years to come, enjoy the moment as it will pass so quick with all the excitement etc!

MM xx

I got married in the Town Hall last July, and the staff were great. You must have got a stroppy mare.

We saw the registrar first to confirm details and handed them our cd. Then I went back out while the guests went in, then I walked down the "aisle" with my Dad and bridesmaids to our music.

As we arrived in plenty of time, we were allowed to take photographs on the stairs in the lobby before the service.

Go and talk to them again. They should be willing to do what they can to make your day special. It's not in their best interests to do otherwise.

Arrrrrwwwww! Glad to hear it was a lovely special day for you!