Your City Council
CIVIL MARRIAGES IN REGISTRAR'S OFFICE
YOUR WEDDING DAY AT LAGAN VALLEY ISLAND
Step into the magnificent Lagan Valley Island complex and immediately enjoy the red carpet treatment. A truly magnificent venue for that all important day.
From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave we will help make your day at Lagan Valley memorable.
Lagan Valley Island is situated on the banks of the River Lagan in Northern Ireland's newest City of Lisburn with easy access from the M1.
A range of exclusive sculptures, a fully restored canal with operating lock gates, secluded terrace, patio and garden areas are all available to enhance your photographs and video.
We are committed to ensure that you enjoy every moment of your special day.
BOOKING YOUR MARRIAGE
You may make a provisional booking by calling in person and filling in a form. This will reserve the room and the registrar for that date and time until official notice is given.
You do not have to initially make a provisional booking, you may just make a definite booking by doing the following:
HOW AND WHEN TO GIVE OFFICIAL NOTICE
Notice of Marriage may be given within 12 months of the date of the Marriage. Bride and Groom must each complete a Notice Form and bring or send them to the Registrar once within the 12 months, but preferably no later than 8/10 weeks before the date of the marriage. Notice forms are available from any of the 26 local Northern Ireland Registration Offices or you can download the Marriage Notice Form by clicking here. The fees should be accompanied with the Notice Forms and all required documents.
Once the Registrar receives the two notice forms, fees and documents, the Notice takes effect from that date. Then, the earliest possible marriage would be 14 days later (depending on availability).
DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED
All documents must be originals i.e not photocopies and if not in English, accompanied by a certified translation. These documents must be produced when giving notice.
Identity
A Full Birth Certificate (Long Version)
Status
If widowed - a death certificate in respect of your previous spouse
If divorced - a decree absolute (and if woman using maiden name - last marriage certificate)
Consent
If 16 or 17 years - Consent Forms are available from Registrar
Nationality
If Not Subject to Immigration Control
- Passport
If Subject to Immigration Control (Non EEA Nationals)
- Passport with appropriate visa permitting Marriage.
or
- Passport plus a Certificate of Approval for Marriage.
Notice of Marriage cannot be taken without the above.
For advice and guidance, you may contact the Home Office, Croydon on the following: Helpline 0870 606 7766 www.ukvisas.gov.uk
FEES
| WEDDING CEREMONY | Weekdays | Saturdays | Bank Holidays |
| Small Interview Room (2 guests) | £55.00 | £142.00 | £180.00 |
| Hawthorn Road (max.15) | £85.00 | £172.00 | £210.00 |
| Cherry Room (max. 74) | £105.00 | £192.00 | £230.00 |
| Chestnut Suite (max. 110) | £135.00 | £222.00 | £260.00 |
The above rooms are not always available to see on a daily basis, however photographs are available on this website.
ROOMS
There are various room you may be married in within Lagan Valley Island, as above. To view some of the rooms please click here.
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ON YOUR WEDDING DAY
TIMING
N.B. Failure to keep to the time you have booked may mean postponement or cancellation.
ACCESS
All guests come through the front entrance. Free Car Parking is available on the site.
GUESTS
Make sure you inform your guests to arrive on time and also how to access the building. If possible Ushers should be organised to guide guests to the appropriate room.
WITNESSES
You must have two witnesses over the age of 16 years to sign the schedule
CAPACITY OF ROOMS
Cherry Room maximum numbers 74, Hawthorn Room maximum numbers 15, Chestnut Suite maximum numbers 100 and the Registrar's Office/Interview Room maximum 2 guests.
DRESS ATTIRE
Is entirely your choice, formal or casual wear can be worn.
USHERS
We suggest you ask 1 or 2 people to act as ushers to show guests into the ceremony room and to open the doors for the bride as she walks up the aisle.
FLOWERS
There are silk flowers in the rooms, but you may wish to bring along fresh flowers for the room if you wish. Please confirm this with Registration Staff prior to the day.
MUSIC
We (or you) may provide suitable non-religious music, this is discussed in advance. Music is played as guests arrive into the room and for walking up the aisle, signing marriage schedule and walking down the aisle.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Very important - Please make sure Photographers are aware of time booked. There are many suitable locations around Lagan Valley Island for photographs.
SMOKING
A no-smoking policy has been adopted by Lisburn City Council and must be adhered to.
REGISTRARS
We cannot guarantee which of the Registration Staff will officiate at any particular wedding.
EVENTS
As Lagan Valley Island is a public building there may be other functions taking place in the building or on site or any day.
WHAT IS NOT PERMITTED
Religious Words/Music or Confetti/Rice.
In This Section...
- Cemetery Administration Office
- Address/Contact Details
- Opening Hours
- Requesting a Certificate
- Historical Registrations
- Registering A Birth
- Registering A Still Birth
- Registering A Death
- Religious Marriages
- Civil Marriages
- Civil Partnership Registrations
- Ceremony Rooms
- Approved Venues For Civil Marriages And Civil Partnerships
- Special Day at Lagan Valley Island Brochure