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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).

ESSENTIAL 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 you are a widow, widower or surviving civil partner, the death certificate of your former spouse or civil partner.

If divorced - a decree absolute or a dissolution of Civil Partnership Certificate. Please note a decree nisi is not acceptable.

If reverted back to maiden name - last marriage certificate must be produced.

Consent

If 16 or 17 years - Consent Forms are available from Registrar

Nationality

Passport or National Identity Card.

Since 9 May 2011, any person subject to immigration control wishing to give notice to marry no longer require a Certificate of Approval, any entry clearance for the purpose of marriage or settled status in the UK.

Immigration entry requirements remain unchanged.  Any person wishing to come to the UK to marry will still need to obtain the correct entry clearance before they travel to the UK.  Failure to obtain the correct entry clearance may result in admission to the UK being refused.  More information about entry clearance requirements can be obtained from the UK Border Agency or the Immigration and Nationality Enquiry Bureau. For more information on this contact them on Tel: 087 0606 7766.

FEES (FROM 1ST JANUARY 2011)

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.