Civil Partnerships in Westminster - Westminster City Council
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<strong>Civil</strong> <strong>Partnerships</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong><br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster
Your <strong>Civil</strong> Partnership Registration <strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
The registration of your civil partnership is<br />
a special occasion for everyone <strong>in</strong>volved<br />
and we are delighted that you are th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g<br />
of choos<strong>in</strong>g, or have chosen to register<br />
your partnership <strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster.<br />
This booklet will guide you through the<br />
proceed<strong>in</strong>gs that are required before and<br />
on the day itself. By read<strong>in</strong>g it carefully, you<br />
will save yourself time <strong>in</strong> the days before<br />
your registration. If you require further<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation or clarification of your<br />
arrangements please do not hesitate<br />
to contact us at the Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Register Office.<br />
Our role is to ensure that your civil<br />
partnership registration is carried out both<br />
<strong>in</strong> accordance with your wishes and with<br />
the law. You may want a discreet simple<br />
registration carried out with m<strong>in</strong>imum fuss,<br />
or you may want a more formal affair,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a lavish ceremony. Whatever the<br />
case we want to make your day run<br />
smoothly, so that you can enjoy the<br />
experience with your families, friends and<br />
each other.<br />
Alison Cathcart<br />
Super<strong>in</strong>tendent Registrar<br />
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What is civil partnership?<br />
<strong>Civil</strong> partnership gives same-sex couples<br />
the opportunity to pledge their love and<br />
commitment to each other. It also gives<br />
couples the same rights as married<br />
couples <strong>in</strong> a wide range of legal matters;<br />
<strong>in</strong> areas like tax, social security,<br />
<strong>in</strong>heritance and workplace benefits.<br />
You may register a civil partnership <strong>in</strong> a<br />
register office, such as the Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Register Office, or at an approved venue<br />
of your choice <strong>in</strong> England or Wales. Call<br />
the Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Register Office, or look at<br />
the website for an up to date list of<br />
approved venues <strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster.<br />
This booklet will guide you through some<br />
of the procedures you will need to follow<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g;<br />
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• sett<strong>in</strong>g the date<br />
• legal preparations; giv<strong>in</strong>g your<br />
Notices of Intention and the<br />
documents you will need<br />
• choos<strong>in</strong>g a venue <strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
• personalis<strong>in</strong>g your ceremony<br />
• register<strong>in</strong>g your civil partnership<br />
• immigration rules<br />
Sett<strong>in</strong>g the date<br />
Sett<strong>in</strong>g the date is easy, simply call the<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Register Office for advice<br />
and to provisionally book a date. Your civil<br />
ceremony can take place between the<br />
hours of 8am – 6pm any day of the year<br />
exclud<strong>in</strong>g Christmas Day, Box<strong>in</strong>g Day and<br />
New Year’s Day.<br />
Notice of Intention<br />
Before you can register your civil partnership,<br />
both of you must give your notice of<br />
<strong>in</strong>tention at a register office(s). The notice<br />
of <strong>in</strong>tention is a legal statement for which<br />
there are several guidel<strong>in</strong>es you must<br />
follow. If you are not a UK citizen, please<br />
see page 10 for guidance.<br />
Your notice will be valid for one year, and<br />
you must wait at least sixteen days before<br />
your civil partnership can take place.<br />
Before you give your notice…<br />
If you have decided to register your civil<br />
partnership <strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster, please<br />
contact the Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Register Office to<br />
make a provisional book<strong>in</strong>g to secure your<br />
preferred date and time.<br />
www.gillshaw.co.uk<br />
Where you give your Notice of<br />
Intention depends on where you live,<br />
not where you are plann<strong>in</strong>g your civil<br />
partnership. If you or your partner live <strong>in</strong><br />
different registration boroughs, you must<br />
give notice at your respective register<br />
offices. Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Register Office can<br />
advise you about where to give your<br />
Notice of Intention.<br />
You can give notice at your local<br />
register office after you have lived for<br />
seven consecutive days at one address<br />
and your partner has done the same, at<br />
the same time, at his or her address. It<br />
does not matter if you move to a different<br />
address after the notices have been given.<br />
Notices must be given, <strong>in</strong> person, by<br />
each of the parties <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> the civil<br />
partnership. Relatives or friends cannot<br />
give notices on your behalf.<br />
Please be aware that if you decide to<br />
change the venue for your civil partnership<br />
after you have given notice, you will need<br />
to beg<strong>in</strong> the process aga<strong>in</strong> and give fresh<br />
notice for the new venue. Further fees will<br />
be charged for the new notice(s) and there<br />
will be no refund of the notice fee(s) for the<br />
earlier notice(s).
Documents you’ll need<br />
In all cases, orig<strong>in</strong>al documents are<br />
required, as photocopies are not<br />
acceptable.<br />
Proof of Identity<br />
A current full passport is preferred. If you<br />
do not have a passport, we will accept<br />
other proof like a birth certificate, along<br />
with a support<strong>in</strong>g document such as a full<br />
driv<strong>in</strong>g licence, medical card, or a rent or<br />
council tax document.<br />
Certificate of Approval (COA)<br />
You will need a COA if you live <strong>in</strong> the UK<br />
but do not have <strong>in</strong>def<strong>in</strong>ite leave to rema<strong>in</strong>.<br />
Please see page 10, for more <strong>in</strong>formation.<br />
Visa<br />
If you are not a UK national, you may need<br />
an appropriate visa, or entry clearance <strong>in</strong><br />
your passport. Please see page 10.<br />
Special Circumstances<br />
If you are divorced, or you have<br />
dissolution of a civil partnership, we need<br />
to see a court-stamped copy of the Decree<br />
Absolute. If your divorce or dissolution<br />
was granted abroad, we will need to<br />
see the orig<strong>in</strong>al document, and an<br />
English translation.<br />
If you are a widow or widower, we<br />
need to see a certified copy of your<br />
former spouse’s death certificate from the<br />
registration authorities of the country<br />
where the death occurred. The marriage<br />
certificate relat<strong>in</strong>g to that former marriage<br />
may also be required <strong>in</strong> certa<strong>in</strong> cases.<br />
If you are under 18, we need to see<br />
proof that your parents or guardians agree<br />
to the civil partnership. If your parents are<br />
divorced, we may also need to see the<br />
court order that gives custody to one or<br />
other parent.<br />
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Choos<strong>in</strong>g a venue<br />
You may hold your civil ceremony at the<br />
Old Marylebone Town Hall or at an<br />
approved venue <strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster. This<br />
section describes different rooms and<br />
choices available to you.<br />
Choos<strong>in</strong>g a room at the<br />
Old Marylebone Town Hall<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster’s ceremony rooms are<br />
situated <strong>in</strong> The Old Marylebone Town Hall,<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster <strong>Council</strong> House on<br />
Marylebone Road, between Gloucester<br />
Place and Marylebone Library. This proud<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g is easy to recognise with its ten<br />
columns along the front and the stone<br />
lions that flank its famous steps up to the<br />
front door.<br />
There are four elegant ceremony rooms at<br />
the Old Town Hall, each a different size<br />
and with dist<strong>in</strong>ctive decor to suit your<br />
requirements.<br />
A popular choice for a weekday registration<br />
is the Yellow Room. With a seat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
capacity of 20, this ceremony room is ideal<br />
for small and more <strong>in</strong>timate registrations.<br />
It is decorated <strong>in</strong> corn gold and cream<br />
with a gold carpet and gold upholstered<br />
seat<strong>in</strong>g. If you have chosen to have a<br />
ceremony to accompany your registration,<br />
it will be conducted <strong>in</strong>formally <strong>in</strong> front of<br />
the elegant fireplace.<br />
The Blue Room is decorated with cream<br />
and lilac panelled walls, blue carpet and<br />
30 blue upholstered seats. The layout of<br />
seat<strong>in</strong>g is formal with elegantly draped<br />
w<strong>in</strong>dows that lend plenty of light, and<br />
the room is set off with arrangements of<br />
fresh flowers.<br />
You and your guests can assemble before<br />
the registration <strong>in</strong> the Lord Mayor’s retir<strong>in</strong>g<br />
room, adjo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the Blue Room. Decorated<br />
<strong>in</strong> delicate shades of green and cream, the<br />
focal po<strong>in</strong>t is the beautiful marble fireplace<br />
– an ideal backdrop for photographs. The<br />
armchairs by the fireplace add to the<br />
welcom<strong>in</strong>g atmosphere of this room, and<br />
discreetly tucked <strong>in</strong> one corner is a full<br />
length mirror for those last m<strong>in</strong>ute checks<br />
to see if button holes are p<strong>in</strong>ned correctly,<br />
ties are straight or lipstick hasn’t worn off.<br />
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Blue Room
The Reception Room is the largest of<br />
the ceremony rooms, ideal for larger<br />
ceremonies. The décor is luxurious: a<br />
wonderful ceil<strong>in</strong>g with elaborate fretwork<br />
and cornic<strong>in</strong>g, heavy blue velvet drapes<br />
and blue carpet which complement the<br />
impressive wood panell<strong>in</strong>g. There is<br />
seat<strong>in</strong>g for up to 70 people or up to<br />
100 stand<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
With its long aisle and elegant décor, the<br />
Purple Room offers couples a traditional<br />
and stylish sett<strong>in</strong>g for their ceremony. With<br />
seat<strong>in</strong>g for up to 80 guests, this large<br />
room is decorated with lilac panelled<br />
walls, purple carpet and corn-coloured<br />
upholstered chairs. Purple silk drapes with<br />
gold trimm<strong>in</strong>g adorn the w<strong>in</strong>dows, while<br />
the impressive art deco style lum<strong>in</strong>aires<br />
cast a beautiful light across the room.<br />
Hang<strong>in</strong>g above one of the two orig<strong>in</strong>al and<br />
beautifully restored fireplaces is an<br />
impressive watercolour and <strong>in</strong>k draw<strong>in</strong>g of<br />
the build<strong>in</strong>g by its architect Sir Edw<strong>in</strong><br />
Cooper. Fresh flower arrangements add a<br />
touch of colour and provide a lovely<br />
backdrop for photographs.<br />
All ceremony rooms are located on<br />
the first floor of the build<strong>in</strong>g, which<br />
can be reached by a lift or by the<br />
grand marble staircase. On Saturdays<br />
the reception desk is removed and<br />
the stairs become a magnificent<br />
through-way to the next floor and<br />
provide an excellent space for<br />
group photographs.<br />
Choos<strong>in</strong>g an approved venue<br />
You may choose to have your registration<br />
and ceremony conducted at one of<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster’s many approved venues.<br />
These venues hold licences that allow<br />
them to perform marriages and civil<br />
partnerships. Please call the Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Register Office, or look at the website for<br />
an up to date list of approved venues<br />
<strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster.<br />
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Lord Mayor’s Retir<strong>in</strong>g Room<br />
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Personalis<strong>in</strong>g your registration with a ceremony<br />
You may wish to have a simple registration<br />
without a ceremony, but you can also<br />
choose and develop your own ceremony.<br />
The Register Office has several suggested<br />
ceremonies that you may wish to use,<br />
or edit.<br />
You may add pieces of poetry or prose to<br />
the ceremony, or choose to have a short<br />
musical <strong>in</strong>terlude, either played on our CD<br />
system or live. Str<strong>in</strong>g quartets, jazz<br />
musicians, Scottish pipers and lots more<br />
have all featured at ceremonies at the Old<br />
Town Hall. Please consult our staff at the<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Register Office for advice;<br />
we will be happy to suggest the most<br />
appropriate tim<strong>in</strong>gs for additions to<br />
your ceremony.<br />
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If you wish to choose one of our suggested<br />
ceremonies we will need to know <strong>in</strong><br />
advance. Please let us have copies of all<br />
read<strong>in</strong>gs and titles of music to be played <strong>in</strong><br />
advance of the day. If you re-write or edit<br />
any parts of the ceremony please let us<br />
have a freshly typed copy <strong>in</strong> advance so<br />
that we can check its content before the<br />
ceremony. You will f<strong>in</strong>d the address,<br />
telephone number, fax number and e-mail<br />
address on the pocket at the back of this<br />
brochure.<br />
Please be aware that due to legal<br />
restrictions, your ceremony content cannot<br />
be religious or have a religious connection.<br />
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On the day<br />
Please arrive with your witnesses and<br />
guests ten to fifteen m<strong>in</strong>utes before the<br />
appo<strong>in</strong>ted time of the registration. Arriv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
late could result <strong>in</strong> the postponement of<br />
your registration to a later time or day, so<br />
other ceremonies that may be tak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
place are not disrupted.<br />
You will need two witnesses. They<br />
should be over the age of sixteen and<br />
able to speak and understand English.<br />
Please note, Westm<strong>in</strong>ster <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
staff are not permitted to act as witnesses.<br />
Please report to the reception when you<br />
arrive for your <strong>Civil</strong> Partnership registration,<br />
and refra<strong>in</strong> from enter<strong>in</strong>g your chosen<br />
ceremony room until <strong>in</strong>vited to do so by<br />
the Registrar. Reception staff will direct<br />
you to your wait<strong>in</strong>g room.<br />
Immediately before the registration,<br />
the Registrar will meet with you <strong>in</strong> private.<br />
This is to ensure that we have all your<br />
correct details and to confirm your choice<br />
of ceremony. Please see page 8 for<br />
advice about ceremonies, and<br />
personalis<strong>in</strong>g your registration.<br />
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You will also be asked to provide<br />
details of your parents’ full names,<br />
surnames and occupations when you<br />
meet the Registrar. If you decide that you<br />
require additional copies of the certificate<br />
they will have to be paid for then (if they<br />
have not already been paid <strong>in</strong> advance).<br />
Ord<strong>in</strong>arily we require all fees to be paid<br />
<strong>in</strong> full at least one month before the<br />
registration. The Registrar will be pleased<br />
to answer any queries you may have<br />
regard<strong>in</strong>g the registration/ceremony and<br />
will make sure you are happy to proceed.<br />
Once the formalities with the Registrar<br />
have been completed your guests will be<br />
<strong>in</strong>vited to jo<strong>in</strong> you <strong>in</strong> the ceremony room.<br />
If you have chosen to have a ceremony<br />
along with the registration, the<br />
Super<strong>in</strong>tendent Registrar will then be called<br />
upon to conduct the ceremony, otherwise<br />
a Registrar will lead the registration.<br />
A simple registration will beg<strong>in</strong> with<br />
words of welcome and then you may<br />
choose to repeat the follow<strong>in</strong>g words:<br />
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I declare that I know of no legal<br />
reason why we may not register as<br />
each other’s civil partner. I understand<br />
that on sign<strong>in</strong>g this document we will<br />
be form<strong>in</strong>g a civil partnership with<br />
each other.<br />
Then the couple and their witnesses sign<br />
the schedule.<br />
On leav<strong>in</strong>g the Town Hall your guests<br />
may throw confetti outside the build<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
and enjoy your photographs. Please<br />
ensure your guests do not throw confetti<br />
<strong>in</strong>side the Town Hall, or rice <strong>in</strong>side or<br />
outside the build<strong>in</strong>g because it is<br />
particularly dangerous on the marble and<br />
stone steps.<br />
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Immigration rules for register<strong>in</strong>g a civil partnership<br />
If you are a UK National please follow<br />
the guidel<strong>in</strong>es on page 4.<br />
If you have settled status <strong>in</strong> the UK,<br />
such as <strong>in</strong>def<strong>in</strong>ite leave to enter or rema<strong>in</strong>,<br />
you must both give your Notice of<br />
Intention together, at the same time. You<br />
can give notice at any designated register<br />
office, such as Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Register Office.<br />
If you live <strong>in</strong> the UK, but don’t have<br />
settled status, you will need to apply for<br />
a Certificate of Approval (COA) from the<br />
Home Office. To qualify for a COA, you<br />
must normally have been granted ‘leave to<br />
enter’ or ‘leave to rema<strong>in</strong>’ for more than<br />
six months <strong>in</strong> the UK. Three months of<br />
that leave must still rema<strong>in</strong>. If you don’t<br />
qualify for a COA, you will need to return<br />
to the country <strong>in</strong> which you are normally<br />
resident and apply for a visa expressly for<br />
the purpose of register<strong>in</strong>g a civil partnership<br />
<strong>in</strong> the UK.<br />
If you are apply<strong>in</strong>g for a COA, please<br />
allow between three and thirteen weeks<br />
for your application to be processed.<br />
Once issued, the COA is valid for three<br />
months, or until your leave to enter or<br />
rema<strong>in</strong> expires, if this is less. You must<br />
give your Notice of Intention to register a<br />
civil partnership whilst the COA is valid.<br />
You will then have a year to register your<br />
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civil partnership. You must surrender your<br />
COA to the Super<strong>in</strong>tendent Registrar<br />
when you give your notice.<br />
For further <strong>in</strong>formation regard<strong>in</strong>g<br />
immigration status please call the<br />
Home Office on 0870 606 7766 or visit<br />
www.<strong>in</strong>d.homeoffice.gov.uk. You can get<br />
a COA application form from this website,<br />
or by call<strong>in</strong>g 0870 241 0645.<br />
If you are not from a country <strong>in</strong> the<br />
European Economic Area (EEA), you<br />
need to apply for a visa, or entry clearance,<br />
expressly for the purpose of form<strong>in</strong>g a civil<br />
partnership <strong>in</strong> the UK, and before enter<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the UK. Then you can give your Notice of<br />
Intention as described on page 4.<br />
You should apply for your visa or entry<br />
clearance at a British Embassy, Consulate<br />
or High Commission <strong>in</strong> the country where<br />
you are normally resident.<br />
The follow<strong>in</strong>g are countries <strong>in</strong> the<br />
EEA: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus,<br />
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, F<strong>in</strong>land,<br />
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,<br />
Iceland, Irish Republic, Italy, Latvia,<br />
Liechtenste<strong>in</strong>, Lithuania, Luxembourg,<br />
Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,<br />
Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovak<br />
Republic, Spa<strong>in</strong>, Sweden, Switzerland.<br />
Giv<strong>in</strong>g your Notice of Intention. You<br />
and your partner will be required to give<br />
Notice of Intention to register a civil<br />
partnership together at a designated<br />
register office <strong>in</strong> England or Wales, such<br />
as Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Register Office.<br />
If you are com<strong>in</strong>g from abroad especially<br />
to form a civil partnership <strong>in</strong> England or<br />
Wales, you must establish a full seven-day<br />
residence – usually at one address. You<br />
and your partner should then give Notice<br />
of Intention on the same day – normally<br />
the 9th day – even if you are giv<strong>in</strong>g notice<br />
at two different register offices. For example<br />
if you arrive <strong>in</strong> the country on a Wednesday,<br />
then notice of <strong>in</strong>tention may be given the<br />
follow<strong>in</strong>g Thursday. (The day you arrive i.e.<br />
the part-day Wednesday is not considered<br />
as part of the calculation of 7 full days –<br />
day one actually commences on the<br />
Thursday – the first full day of residence).<br />
You may return home and come back for<br />
the registration at a later date once the<br />
notices have been given.<br />
Please call, or email the Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Register Office well <strong>in</strong> advance of your<br />
preferred date of registration, to<br />
enable us to calculate the residence<br />
period and notice period for you.<br />
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76 Portland Place<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
76 Portland Place<br />
76 Portland Place offers the perfect venue to celebrate your<br />
special day. On one of the most memorable days of your life,<br />
76 Portland Place is the ideal venue for you. Located just m<strong>in</strong>utes<br />
from London’s famous West End, Regent’s Park and shopp<strong>in</strong>g<br />
districts, they are easily accessible for friends and family.<br />
The versatile rooms range <strong>in</strong> size from the <strong>in</strong>timate and traditional<br />
Georgian Herschel Room for up to 60 to the contemporary<br />
Rutherford Suite which caters for a maximum of 140 guests.<br />
The experienced, friendly and helpful team at 76 Portland Place<br />
can assist with all aspects of the day, from menu plann<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
seat<strong>in</strong>g arrangements to floral decorations and enterta<strong>in</strong>ment.<br />
They can also recommend local hotel accommodation for<br />
your guests.<br />
For further <strong>in</strong>formation for your special event, please contact<br />
Insititute of Physics,<br />
76 Portland Place,<br />
London W1B 1NT.<br />
Tel: 020 7470 4884<br />
Email: enquiries@76portlandplace.com<br />
Web: www.76portlandplace.com<br />
76 Portland Place<br />
Century Club<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
Century is an exclusive private members club <strong>in</strong> the heart<br />
of the West End. Modern and elegant, it is the perfect<br />
place to hold your ceremony and reception.<br />
The beautiful Rose Langton Rooms overlook the tranquil<br />
gardens of St Anne’s Church and can accommodate up<br />
to 90 people for the ceremony and 220 for the reception.<br />
The club prides itself on it’s stylish and contemporary<br />
décor, accomplished staff and a tailor made approach to<br />
civil partnerships. A dedicated planner will coord<strong>in</strong>ate<br />
your day from start to f<strong>in</strong>ish, and the experienced head<br />
chef will help you create a unique and delicious menu.<br />
Century Club,<br />
61-63 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6LQ.<br />
Tel: 020 7534 3080<br />
Email: wedd<strong>in</strong>g@centuryclub.co.uk<br />
Web: www.centuryclub.co.uk<br />
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The Dorchester<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
The Crystal Room, The Dorchester<br />
The Dorchester with its prime location overlook<strong>in</strong>g Hyde Park, unique<br />
spacious rooms and creative, dedicated staff is the perfect venue for<br />
your special day.<br />
The eight <strong>in</strong>dividual private rooms range from the elegant Ballroom to<br />
the Wedgwood style Orchid Room. An array of bedrooms and suites all<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividually designed exude pure comfort and luxury.<br />
The Dorchester Spa and Royston Blythe hair salon is ideal for big day<br />
consultations and hair & make-up requirements on the day.<br />
Your personal event manager will tailor make your special day with you.<br />
Whatever your requirements, experience and fastidious attention to<br />
detail ensures the most perfect day.<br />
For further <strong>in</strong>formation, please contact<br />
The Events Department on 020 7629 8888<br />
The Dorchester, Park Lane, London W1K 1QA.<br />
Email: events@thedorchester.com<br />
Web: www.thedorchester.com<br />
The Penthouse, The Dorchester Orchid Room, The Dorchester<br />
The Waldorf Hilton<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
Palm Court, The Waldorf Hilton<br />
Located <strong>in</strong> the heart of London’s West End, only 5 m<strong>in</strong>utes from Covent<br />
Garden, this luxurious, iconic hotel has always been synonymous with<br />
style and elegance. This is the place <strong>in</strong> which to enjoy 21st Century<br />
comforts aga<strong>in</strong>st a backdrop of exquisitely restored splendour.<br />
Whether it’s an <strong>in</strong>timate occasion for 20 people or an <strong>in</strong>dulg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
celebration for 380 d<strong>in</strong>ner guests, this landmark hotel will help you<br />
enterta<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> a grand manner.<br />
Protected by English Heritage, the Palm Court is the hotel’s unique and<br />
grand centrepiece ballroom filled with natural daylight and spectacular<br />
orig<strong>in</strong>al Edwardian touches.<br />
At Hilton they are committed to support<strong>in</strong>g your event with their<br />
renowned service – offer<strong>in</strong>g you the highest levels of comfort and efficiency.<br />
Please quote WEST CIV when you make your enquiry<br />
The Waldorf Hilton,<br />
Aldwych, London WC2B 4DD.<br />
Tel: 020 7836 2400<br />
Email: events.waldorf@hilton.com<br />
Web: www.hilton.co.uk/waldorf<br />
Executive Boardroom, The Waldorf Hilton<br />
Adelphi Suite, The Waldorf Hilton<br />
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Savoy Place<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
For a smooth and stylish city partnership ceremony, Savoy Place truly<br />
has it all.<br />
Situated alongside the Thames and just m<strong>in</strong>utes from the Strand,<br />
Savoy Place is sure to impress both you and your guests. Vast rooms<br />
and wide balconies look out over a stunn<strong>in</strong>g view that takes <strong>in</strong> central<br />
London from St Paul’s Cathedral to the Houses of Parliament.<br />
A dist<strong>in</strong>guished part of the London cityscape s<strong>in</strong>ce 1889, Savoy Place<br />
is fully licensed for civil partnership ceremonies for up to 400 guests and<br />
for sit-down d<strong>in</strong>ners, parties or dr<strong>in</strong>ks receptions for up to 250. Its elegant,<br />
well-proportioned rooms make a fitt<strong>in</strong>g backdrop for any special occasion.<br />
You’ll have exclusive use of this stunn<strong>in</strong>g venue, a dedicated planner<br />
look<strong>in</strong>g after every detail of your day, delicious and <strong>in</strong>ventive seasonal<br />
food, and the flexibility to choose an <strong>in</strong>timate celebration or lavish party.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation and to arrange a view<strong>in</strong>g please contact<br />
Eloise Freeman on:<br />
Tel: 020 7344 5479<br />
Email: enquiries@savoyplace.co.uk<br />
Web: www.savoyplace.co.uk<br />
The Institution Of Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g and Technology,<br />
Savoy Place, 2 Savoy Place, London WC2R 0BL.<br />
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Savoy Place<br />
Savoy Place<br />
The Landmark London<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
At the luxurious Landmark London, no request is too big<br />
and no detail too small for your magical day. The closest<br />
five star hotel to Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Register Office, can provide<br />
a selection of beautiful banquet<strong>in</strong>g suites that can cater for<br />
up to 400 people for your d<strong>in</strong>ner dance. Their breathtak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ter Garden restaurant located at the heart of an eight<br />
storey glass roof atrium is ideal for a wedd<strong>in</strong>g breakfast<br />
and can accommodate your loved ones. For a more<br />
<strong>in</strong>timate celebration, the Mirror Bar is perfect for small<br />
groups and offers a selection of f<strong>in</strong>e champagnes and<br />
cognacs. If you’re look<strong>in</strong>g to celebrate <strong>in</strong> style, their<br />
twotwentytwo Bar & Restaurant will happily accommodate<br />
your dr<strong>in</strong>ks reception while their Spa & Health Club is<br />
also available for pamper<strong>in</strong>g and relaxation before and<br />
after the big day.<br />
To make an enquiry, please contact their<br />
Banquet<strong>in</strong>g Department on Tel: 020 7631 8000<br />
Fax: 020 7631 8086<br />
Email: specialistwedd<strong>in</strong>gs@thelandmark.co.uk<br />
The Landmark London<br />
222 Marylebone Road, London NW1 6JQ.<br />
Web: www.landmarklondon.co.uk<br />
Grand Ballroom, The Landmark London<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ter Garden, The Landmark London
Brown’s Hotel<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
Situated <strong>in</strong> the heart of Mayfair this luxurious hotel offers the ultimate<br />
location for a London civil partnership.<br />
Each couple has a dedicated co-ord<strong>in</strong>ator who is on hand to<br />
tailor-make your special day, with attention be<strong>in</strong>g given to the small<br />
details that make a difference. Yours will be the only civil partnership<br />
tak<strong>in</strong>g place <strong>in</strong> Brown's on that day, ensur<strong>in</strong>g it is a truly magical one.<br />
The beautiful private rooms provide an elegant and sophisticated<br />
atmosphere and can accommodate up to 120 guests for a reception<br />
and 70 guests for the ceremony, lunch or d<strong>in</strong>ner.<br />
At the end of the day retire to one of the hotel's luxurious suites,<br />
which will have been lov<strong>in</strong>gly prepared for you.<br />
For further <strong>in</strong>formation please contact the event specialists on<br />
020 7518 4163.<br />
Brown's Hotel,<br />
Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London W1S 4BP.<br />
Email: jatk<strong>in</strong>s@roccofortecollection.com<br />
Web: www.roccofortecollection.com<br />
The Langham, London<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
Brown’s Hotel<br />
The Langham, London has been delight<strong>in</strong>g her guests with enchant<strong>in</strong>g<br />
encounters for over 140 years. She has been a legendary hostess for<br />
lavish celebrations ever s<strong>in</strong>ce her Grand Ballroom first opened <strong>in</strong> 1865<br />
and caters for <strong>in</strong>timate gather<strong>in</strong>gs too <strong>in</strong> her charm<strong>in</strong>g Private Carriage<br />
Rooms. She promises to create a magical occasion that will be talked<br />
about for many years.<br />
For further <strong>in</strong>formation please contact:<br />
The Langham, London,<br />
1C Portland Place, London W1B 1JA.<br />
Tel: 020 7636 1000<br />
Email: lon.events@langhamhotels.com<br />
Web: www.langhamhotels.com<br />
The Langham London<br />
The Arts Club<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
The Arts Club<br />
The art of a fabulous ceremony is to hold it <strong>in</strong> a stunn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Georgian house, <strong>in</strong> the centre of fashionable Mayfair.<br />
This is what the Arts Club offers. In addition, it has a<br />
superbly elegant Draw<strong>in</strong>g Room, a spacious D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
Room and its own <strong>in</strong>timate garden. Up to 250 people<br />
can be accommodated at any one time.<br />
You will also f<strong>in</strong>d the most delectable food, a carefully<br />
selected w<strong>in</strong>e list and some of the friendliest and most<br />
efficient service <strong>in</strong> London.<br />
Call Brian Clivaz for a private tour and visit the website<br />
www.theartsclub.co.uk<br />
The Arts Club,<br />
40 Dover Street, Mayfair, London W1S 4NP.<br />
Tel: 020 7290 3554<br />
Email: bc@theartsclub.co.uk<br />
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Adam Draw<strong>in</strong>g Room at The Lansdowne Club<br />
D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Room at The Lansdowne Club<br />
The Institute of Contemporary Arts<br />
The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA)<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
Just m<strong>in</strong>utes from Trafalgar Square are the ICA’s elegant Nash and<br />
Brandon rooms. These spaces hold up to 75 guests for ceremonies<br />
and d<strong>in</strong>ners and 150 for even<strong>in</strong>g receptions.<br />
The Nash room features three balconies, perfect for sipp<strong>in</strong>g champagne<br />
whilst tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the views of Big Ben and the London Eye.<br />
From contemporary sleek to v<strong>in</strong>tage chic, the rooms are simple and<br />
effortlessly stylish <strong>in</strong> their own right. The ICA’s service-orientated<br />
events team offer the passion and flexibility to create a personalised<br />
day just for you.<br />
For details or to arrange a visit please contact the Events Team:<br />
ICA, The Mall, London SW1Y 5AH.<br />
Tel: 020 7766 1413/32<br />
Email: events@ica.org.uk<br />
Web: www.ica.org.uk<br />
The Lansdowne Club<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
Located <strong>in</strong> the heart of Mayfair (just off Berkeley Square), the<br />
Lansdowne Club is a private members club where 18th century grandeur<br />
and stylish Art Deco meet 21st century vitality.<br />
The Robert Adam Draw<strong>in</strong>g Room can graciously accommodate up to 70<br />
people and has direct access to the adjacent landscaped courtyard.<br />
The Art Moderne D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Room is available for up to 120.<br />
The club offers an elegant and private location for your memorable day.<br />
The Lansdowne Club,<br />
9 Fitzmaurice Place, London W1J 5JD.<br />
Tel: 020 7318 6117<br />
Fax: 020 7318 6124<br />
Email: wedd<strong>in</strong>gs@lansdowneclub.com<br />
Web: www.lansdowneclub.com<br />
The Groucho Club<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
The Groucho Club<br />
In the heart of Soho, the legendary Groucho Club is the perfect place<br />
for a memorable and unique day.<br />
The elegant D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Room and the contemporary Soho Bar beautifully<br />
comb<strong>in</strong>e traditional with modern. Offer<strong>in</strong>g menus that cater to all<br />
requirements, from cocktail and canapé receptions, <strong>in</strong>timate or grand<br />
parties with danc<strong>in</strong>g and music, their events team will ensure your day<br />
is unforgettable.<br />
With 20 refurbished bedrooms available, The Club can cater for<br />
ceremonies of 50 Guests, d<strong>in</strong>ners up to 70 (or 110 if comb<strong>in</strong>ed with<br />
the Mary Lou room) and stand up receptions for 250 guests.<br />
For details contact the Events team on:<br />
Tel: 020 7432 6335/8<br />
Email: privatereceptions@thegrouchoclub.com<br />
Web: www.thegrouchoclub.com<br />
The Groucho Club, 45 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 4QB.
sketch<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
sketch cordially <strong>in</strong>vites you to say your ‘i dos’...<br />
sketch is the London venue comb<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the very best of food, dr<strong>in</strong>k, art<br />
and music, created by Mourad ‘Momo’ Mazouz and three Michel<strong>in</strong> Star<br />
Master Chef Pierre Gagnaire.<br />
Set over two expansive floors of a converted 18th century house <strong>in</strong><br />
Conduit Street, Mayfair, sketch is housed <strong>in</strong> a Grade II listed build<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
and was formerly the Headquarters of both RIBA and Christian Dior.<br />
Imag<strong>in</strong>e the possibilities as you wander from The Parlour to The Gallery,<br />
ascend the staircase hand <strong>in</strong> hand to their Michel<strong>in</strong> starred restaurant,<br />
The Lecture Room and Library, and experience the most glorious of<br />
locations to celebrate your perfect day.<br />
They are licensed to hold ceremonies and can accommodate seated<br />
lunch or d<strong>in</strong>ner for 15-150 guests, or reception parties for 30-650 guests.<br />
“We could not have created the same atmosphere and party at any<br />
other location and are so, so glad that we chose sketch for this special<br />
day. Many of our guests came and congratulated us for hav<strong>in</strong>g had one<br />
of the best wedd<strong>in</strong>gs they had ever been to.”<br />
Please contact the Wedd<strong>in</strong>g Planner Lizzie James:<br />
Tel: 020 7659 4504<br />
Email: lizziej@sketch.uk.com<br />
sketch, 9 Conduit Street, Mayfair, London W1S 2XG.<br />
Lecture Room, sketch<br />
sketch<br />
Café de Paris<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
Café de Paris is undoubtedly the most <strong>in</strong>dulgent, opulent and stunn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
venue <strong>in</strong> which to celebrate your civil partnership. Every <strong>in</strong>ch of this<br />
Grade II listed build<strong>in</strong>g oozes glamour and this makes for the most<br />
theatrical backdrop to your special day. S<strong>in</strong>ce 1924, Café de Paris has<br />
been synonymous with style and many of the orig<strong>in</strong>al features<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the breathtak<strong>in</strong>g sweep<strong>in</strong>g staircase, the glitter<strong>in</strong>g chandelier<br />
and the orig<strong>in</strong>al ballroom floor are all still ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed. You will be<br />
follow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the footsteps of Pr<strong>in</strong>cess Margaret, Marlene Dietrich,<br />
Orson Welles and Vivien Leigh to name but four iconic figures who<br />
have all celebrated <strong>in</strong> style at Café de Paris.<br />
You are assured complete exclusivity of the venue for your special day<br />
and their expert team will ensure that you and up to 220 seated or 715<br />
stand<strong>in</strong>g guests will be looked after perfectly.<br />
Café de Paris, 3-4 Coventry Street London W1D 6BL.<br />
Tel: 020 7734 7700<br />
Email: events@cafedeparis.com<br />
Web: www.cafedeparis.com<br />
Café de Paris<br />
Café de Paris<br />
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Polly Alexandre Photography<br />
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The May Fair Hotel<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
A legendary hotel with an iconic past, the May<br />
Fair’s glamorous heritage is captured <strong>in</strong> some<br />
exceptional areas, from the sweep<strong>in</strong>g dimensions<br />
of the Crystal Room to the art deco opulence<br />
of the Danziger Suite. Sparkl<strong>in</strong>g with light from the<br />
bespoke Baccarat crystal chandelier, the largest<br />
ever commissioned <strong>in</strong> Europe, the Crystal Room’s<br />
highly lacquered bronze feature wall creates a<br />
glitter<strong>in</strong>g backdrop. With its own separate<br />
Berkeley Street entrance and a private bar, this<br />
is a room that will make any civil partnership<br />
truly memorable. From pared-down chic to<br />
dazzl<strong>in</strong>g drama, ceremonies at the May Fair are<br />
made unforgettable by the sheer beauty of the<br />
space. With impeccable service, f<strong>in</strong>e food and<br />
a licence to perform ceremonies; the May Fair’s<br />
events team are experts <strong>in</strong> creat<strong>in</strong>g precisely<br />
the right spirit.<br />
To make a book<strong>in</strong>g or arrange a tour of<br />
the hotel, contact Victoria Chen at<br />
events@themayfairhotel.co.uk or call<br />
020 7915 3898.<br />
The May Fair Hotel<br />
Stratton Street, London, W1J 8LT.<br />
Web: www.themayfairhotel.co.uk<br />
The May Fair Hotel<br />
Crystal Room, The May Fair Hotel<br />
The Rubens at the Palace<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
This qu<strong>in</strong>tessentially English hotel, opposite Buck<strong>in</strong>gham Palace, is<br />
spacious and beautifully decorated. Their Ceremonies Co-ord<strong>in</strong>ator will<br />
listen attentively and meet all of your requests.<br />
A reception with Champagne and canapés <strong>in</strong> the Palace Lounge?<br />
Lunch <strong>in</strong> the Old Masters Restaurant for 8 to 80 guests? Danc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Jubilee Suite? You decide and The Rubens will do the rest.<br />
The Rubens at the Palace,<br />
39 Buck<strong>in</strong>gham Palace Road, London SW1W 0PS.<br />
Tel: 020 7834 6600<br />
Fax: 020 7958 7725<br />
Email: loliver@rchmail.com<br />
Web: www.rubenshotel.com<br />
41 Buck<strong>in</strong>gham Palace Road<br />
TripAdvisor’s No 1 Hotel <strong>in</strong> London and part of Travel+Leisure’s Top Ten<br />
Small <strong>City</strong> Hotels <strong>in</strong> Europe.<br />
41 is the ideal venue for your reception – on your special day. With an<br />
unrivalled location opposite Buck<strong>in</strong>gham Palace, 41 is a stylish, <strong>in</strong>timate<br />
and private five-star luxury retreat that is known for impeccable levels<br />
of service and attention to detail.<br />
41,<br />
41 Buck<strong>in</strong>gham Palace Road, London SW1W 0PS.<br />
Tel: 020 7300 0141<br />
Email: book41@rchmail.com<br />
Web: www.41hotel.com<br />
41, Lounge<br />
41, Master suite<br />
The Rubens at the Palace<br />
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The Courthouse Hotel<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
A unique venue for a unique civil partnership!<br />
Celebrate your nuptials <strong>in</strong> style at the Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton,<br />
one of London’s most orig<strong>in</strong>al and charm<strong>in</strong>g venues, ideal for <strong>in</strong>timate<br />
civil ceremonies and reception parties.<br />
Formerly one of the country’s most famous grand old magistrate’s<br />
courts, this 5-star hotel presents an <strong>in</strong>trigu<strong>in</strong>g mix of contemporary flair<br />
and historical elegance.<br />
The hotel has a range of delightful venues <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the orig<strong>in</strong>al<br />
oak-panelled Silk restaurant that offers an <strong>in</strong>timate sett<strong>in</strong>g for the<br />
exchang<strong>in</strong>g of vows. For a more sophisticated ambience, the luxurious<br />
94-seat private c<strong>in</strong>ema exudes modern chic, or opt for the spacious<br />
banquet chambers for a flexible space that can be designed<br />
accord<strong>in</strong>gly to your bespoke requirements.<br />
The Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton offers a comprehensive range of<br />
services and facilities to ensure your big day is unforgettable and can<br />
arrange everyth<strong>in</strong>g from flower arrangements to DJs on your behalf.<br />
To view the rooms and discuss requirements for your special day,<br />
please contact the Meet<strong>in</strong>g & Events team on:<br />
Tel: 020 7297 5516<br />
Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton London Regent Street<br />
19-21 Great Marlborough Street, London W1F 7HL.<br />
Email: <strong>in</strong>fo@courthouse-hotel.com<br />
Web: www.courthouse-hotel.com<br />
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The Courthouse Hotel<br />
The Courthouse Hotel<br />
The Courthouse Hotel<br />
The Banquet<strong>in</strong>g House<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
The Banquet<strong>in</strong>g House<br />
One of England’s earliest classical build<strong>in</strong>gs, built <strong>in</strong><br />
Palladian style for James I with the magnificent<br />
Rubens ceil<strong>in</strong>g and glitter<strong>in</strong>g chandeliers – the<br />
Banquet<strong>in</strong>g House is the perfect venue for your civil<br />
ceremony and reception.<br />
It adds a certa<strong>in</strong> thrill to walk <strong>in</strong> the footsteps of k<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
and queens; to <strong>in</strong>vite your friends and family to toast<br />
your future happ<strong>in</strong>ess just as courtiers would have<br />
done hundreds of years ago.<br />
Their events team can advise on every aspect of<br />
host<strong>in</strong>g your civil ceremony and reception at the<br />
Banquet<strong>in</strong>g House, help<strong>in</strong>g you to enjoy a wonderful<br />
day that will become one of the highlights of your own<br />
family history.<br />
The Banquet<strong>in</strong>g House can accommodate receptions<br />
for up to 450 guests <strong>in</strong> the Ma<strong>in</strong> Hall, and the vaulted<br />
Undercroft is perfect for cocktails and danc<strong>in</strong>g for up to<br />
380 guests.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation please call 020 3166 6150 or<br />
email banquet<strong>in</strong>ghouseevents@hrp.org.uk<br />
The Banquet<strong>in</strong>g House,<br />
Whitehall, London SW1A 2ER.
The Caledonian Club<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
<strong>Civil</strong> <strong>Partnerships</strong> are special at the Club, offer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
exclusive access at the weekend, the premises are<br />
licensed for civil ceremonies for upto 200 guests,<br />
offer a unique sett<strong>in</strong>g for a memorable day <strong>in</strong><br />
arguably the most pleasant and exclusive location<br />
<strong>in</strong> London with access to Belgrave Square<br />
Gardens. Comb<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g orig<strong>in</strong>ality with tradition the<br />
Club offers understated elegance and style, 9<br />
Halk<strong>in</strong> Street was orig<strong>in</strong>ally built as a private<br />
mansion. Whether it is an <strong>in</strong>timate gather<strong>in</strong>g or a<br />
more extensive occasion, they will appo<strong>in</strong>t a<br />
wedd<strong>in</strong>g organiser to personally advise, plan and<br />
assist you every step of the way.<br />
The Caledonian Club,<br />
9 Halk<strong>in</strong> Street, Belgravia, London SW1X 7DR.<br />
Tel: 020 7333 8722<br />
Email: banquet<strong>in</strong>g@caledonianclub.com<br />
Web: www.caledonianclub.com<br />
The Caledonian Club<br />
The Caledonian Club<br />
Ballroom, Mandar<strong>in</strong> Oriental Hyde Park, London<br />
Mandar<strong>in</strong> Oriental Hyde Park, London<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
Steeped <strong>in</strong> history and perfectly positioned between London’s f<strong>in</strong>est<br />
royal park and the fashionable boutiques of Knightsbridge, Mandar<strong>in</strong><br />
Oriental Hyde Park is home to a range of impressive event spaces and<br />
idyllic sett<strong>in</strong>gs, cement<strong>in</strong>g its position as London’s premiere civil ceremony<br />
location.<br />
The enchant<strong>in</strong>g ballroom and adjo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g rooms are decorated <strong>in</strong> a<br />
French classical design from the Louis XVI period with floor to ceil<strong>in</strong>g<br />
w<strong>in</strong>dows offer<strong>in</strong>g abundant natural daylight, a private garden terrace,<br />
24-carat gild<strong>in</strong>g and London’s only sprung dance floor.<br />
Award-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g cuis<strong>in</strong>e, a creative <strong>in</strong>-house floristry team, photo<br />
opportunities <strong>in</strong> Hyde Park, the possibility of us<strong>in</strong>g the Royal Entrance<br />
and a fully sanctioned ceremony licence, comb<strong>in</strong>e with legendary<br />
Mandar<strong>in</strong> Oriental service to ensure a special day to remember forever.<br />
And that’s not all…the happy couple us<strong>in</strong>g the ballroom for their<br />
special day are <strong>in</strong>vited to spend the night <strong>in</strong> a sumptuous suite,<br />
compliments of Mandar<strong>in</strong> Oriental Hyde Park.<br />
For further <strong>in</strong>formation or to make a reservation please email the<br />
Events team at molon-events@mohg.com or telephone 020 7201 3772.<br />
Mandar<strong>in</strong> Oriental Hyde Park, London<br />
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Grosvenor House<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
Grosvenor House<br />
Synonymous with luxury and elegance, Grosvenor<br />
House, based <strong>in</strong> London’s exclusive Mayfair, is a perfect<br />
choice for civil partnerships and celebrations.<br />
The Ballroom, recently restored to its orig<strong>in</strong>al splendour,<br />
is the perfect sett<strong>in</strong>g for a civil partnership ceremony or<br />
private party for up to 450 guests. The Great Room, is<br />
one of Europe’s largest and most impressive Ballrooms<br />
and capable of seat<strong>in</strong>g up to 2,000 guests.<br />
Alternatively, Grosvenor House is able to offer a selection<br />
of unique and <strong>in</strong>dividually designed private suites, large<br />
or small, classical or traditional to suit your own style,<br />
perfect for the more <strong>in</strong>timate ceremony and reception.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation please contact Helen McIntosh,<br />
Sales Manager Wedd<strong>in</strong>gs & Special Occasions on<br />
020 7399 8577 or helen.mc<strong>in</strong>tosh@marriotthotels.com<br />
Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel,<br />
86-90 Park Lane, London W1K 7TN.<br />
The Commonwealth Club<br />
Home House, Private Members Club<br />
Home House, Private Members Club<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
Home House, London’s glamorous, exclusive private members’<br />
club is a magical place to hold your civil ceremony. The club<br />
offers stunn<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>teriors designed by Robert Adam together<br />
with an enchant<strong>in</strong>g garden – a hidden secret <strong>in</strong> the heart of<br />
the West End.<br />
Featur<strong>in</strong>g 18 beautiful bedrooms and a 2 bedroom apartment<br />
to ensure that your friends and family can relax before or<br />
after the big day.<br />
Their Private Parties team will be delighted to discuss your<br />
ideas and show you around the club.<br />
Home House,<br />
20 Portman Square, London W1H 6LW.<br />
Tel: 020 7670 2000<br />
Web: www.homehouse.co.uk<br />
The Commonwealth Club<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
With London's iconic scenery on its doorstep The Commonwealth<br />
Club offers the perfect sett<strong>in</strong>g for both civil partnerships and receptions.<br />
The contemporary, design-led spaces can be hired exclusively and<br />
fresh, bespoke menus are created and executed by their acclaimed<br />
chef. A wedd<strong>in</strong>g planner is always offered, comb<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g their expertise<br />
with your ideas, mak<strong>in</strong>g your day an unforgettable experience.<br />
The Commonwealth Club,<br />
25 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5AP.<br />
Tel: 020 7766 9223<br />
Email: events@rcs<strong>in</strong>t.org<br />
Web: www.thecommonwealthclub.co.uk
M<strong>in</strong>t Leaf<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
Universally recognised as one of London’s most stylish and<br />
contemporary restaurants M<strong>in</strong>t Leaf is both a romantic and<br />
orig<strong>in</strong>al venue <strong>in</strong> which to have your ceremony. Located <strong>in</strong> the<br />
heart of London’s West End M<strong>in</strong>t Leaf is an oasis of style,<br />
sophistication and tranquillity.<br />
Their dedicated events team will work with you contribut<strong>in</strong>g<br />
friendly professional advice whenever needed to ensure that<br />
you have a wonderfully special day.<br />
With exceptional modern Indian cuis<strong>in</strong>e and a stunn<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>terior<br />
design, a truly unforgettable day awaits you at M<strong>in</strong>t Leaf.<br />
For further <strong>in</strong>formation please contact the Events Department:<br />
M<strong>in</strong>t Leaf,<br />
Suffolk Place, Haymarket, London SW1Y 4HX.<br />
Tel: 020 7930 9020<br />
Fax: 020 7930 6205<br />
Email: reservations@m<strong>in</strong>tleafrestaurant.com<br />
Web: www.m<strong>in</strong>tleafrestaurant.com<br />
M<strong>in</strong>t Leaf<br />
M<strong>in</strong>t Leaf<br />
The C<strong>in</strong>namon Club<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
This stunn<strong>in</strong>g Grade II Listed build<strong>in</strong>g has been superbly converted<br />
<strong>in</strong>to one of London's f<strong>in</strong>est venues – perfect for a truly memorable day.<br />
The C<strong>in</strong>namon Club has hosted a number of wonderful ceremonies<br />
and celebrations <strong>in</strong> recent years and their events team will ensure<br />
that your special day is one to remember.<br />
Their highly talented team will create an exquisite tailored menu and<br />
the Executive Chef and Sommelier will both be delighted to meet<br />
with you personally to discuss your specific needs. An <strong>in</strong>-house florist<br />
and DJ are also available.<br />
The C<strong>in</strong>namon Club offers a number of rooms suitable for ceremonies<br />
and receptions of all sizes. The rooms reta<strong>in</strong> many of the orig<strong>in</strong>al<br />
features of the build<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>in</strong> addition there is the contemporary<br />
C<strong>in</strong>namon Club Bar downstairs.<br />
For details or to arrange a visit, please contact the Events Team on<br />
Tel: 020 7654 9393<br />
Email: events@c<strong>in</strong>namonclub.com<br />
Web: www.c<strong>in</strong>namonclub.com<br />
C<strong>in</strong>namon Club,<br />
30-32 Great Smith Street London SW1P 3BU.<br />
The C<strong>in</strong>namon Club<br />
The C<strong>in</strong>namon Club<br />
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Osteria dell’Orologio at<br />
Dorset Square Hotel<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
The perfect venue to host an <strong>in</strong>timate civil partnership reception<br />
with close family and friends. Dorset Square Hotel, a f<strong>in</strong>e and lov<strong>in</strong>gly<br />
restored Regency town house, is situated just a two m<strong>in</strong>ute stroll away<br />
from Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Register Office.<br />
The historic Dorset Square tree filled garden sets the scene for<br />
the most stunn<strong>in</strong>g photographs, with<strong>in</strong> a city centre location.<br />
The Dorset Square Hotel is pleased to <strong>in</strong>troduce the new Osteria<br />
dell’Orologio restaurant, an <strong>in</strong>timate Italian restaurant adher<strong>in</strong>g to Head<br />
Chef Pasquale Amico’s philosophy of comb<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g great simplicity with<br />
great taste. They can cater for small receptions of 10 to larger<br />
ceremonies and wedd<strong>in</strong>g breakfasts of up to 70.<br />
Dorset Square Hotel,<br />
39 Dorset Square, Marylebone, London NW1 6QN.<br />
Tel: 020 7723 7874 Fax: 020 7724 33287<br />
Email: osteria@dorsetsquare.co.uk<br />
Web: www.dorsetsquare.co.uk<br />
www.osteriadellorologio.com<br />
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Dorset Square Hotel<br />
86 St James's Street<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
A historical venue available for exclusive hire for up to 200<br />
guests, 86 is centrally located near to St James’s Palace,<br />
with great views down Pall Mall and over St James’.<br />
A dedicated event manager will look after your every<br />
requirement throughout the plann<strong>in</strong>g process.<br />
With their award w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>-house cater<strong>in</strong>g they can offer<br />
bespoke menus and civil partnership packages on request.<br />
See more of their rooms onl<strong>in</strong>e at www.86stjames.com<br />
Please contact Camille on 020 7747 1185 or<br />
email <strong>in</strong>fo@86stjames.com<br />
86 St James's Street,<br />
London SW1A 1PL.<br />
86 St James's Street<br />
Cameo Photography
Dukes<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
Located <strong>in</strong> St. James’s, Dukes has a qu<strong>in</strong>tessential<br />
English charm partnered with a touch of contemporary<br />
chic which provides a truly lovely sett<strong>in</strong>g for your<br />
ceremony.<br />
The Marlborough seats up to 60 guests and The<br />
Draw<strong>in</strong>g Room, with its beautiful conservatory,<br />
provides a stunn<strong>in</strong>g backdrop to your dr<strong>in</strong>ks reception.<br />
Delicious food, fabulous service and much much<br />
more…<br />
Dukes,<br />
St. James’s Place, London SW1A 1NY.<br />
Tel: 020 7491 4840<br />
Email: events@dukeshotel.com<br />
Web: www.dukeshotel.com<br />
Dukes<br />
St Stephen’s Club<br />
The Gor<strong>in</strong>g<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
The perfect match – London's f<strong>in</strong>est family run hotel for the f<strong>in</strong>est<br />
family occasion.<br />
Centrally located beh<strong>in</strong>d Buck<strong>in</strong>gham Palace, it is an ideal venue for<br />
civil partnerships from 10 to 50. It even has its own private garden<br />
which can be used for parties of up to 250.<br />
Follow<strong>in</strong>g the ceremony, <strong>in</strong> one of their draw<strong>in</strong>g rooms, photographs<br />
can be taken <strong>in</strong> the tranquil garden before feast<strong>in</strong>g on the Wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Breakfast, either <strong>in</strong> a marquee, the Ma<strong>in</strong> D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Room or <strong>in</strong> one of the<br />
three wonderful Private D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Rooms.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation call Private D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g on 020 7396 9000<br />
The Gor<strong>in</strong>g, Beeston Place, London, SW1W 0JW.<br />
Email: privated<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g@thegor<strong>in</strong>g.com<br />
Web: www.thegor<strong>in</strong>g.com<br />
St Stephen’s Club<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
The ultimate location for a London civil partnership, St Stephen’s Club,<br />
situated <strong>in</strong> a listed build<strong>in</strong>g, is one of the oldest private members clubs<br />
<strong>in</strong> the heart of Westm<strong>in</strong>ster.<br />
The Queenborough room can accommodate up to 200 guests for a<br />
cocktail reception and 100 guests for a seated lunch/d<strong>in</strong>ner.<br />
The events planner can organise tast<strong>in</strong>gs to assist your selection of<br />
menu and w<strong>in</strong>e, and help on any aspect of the reception such as flowers<br />
and music. Late licence can be arranged.<br />
St Stephen’s Club, 34 Queen Anne’s Gate SW1H 9AB.<br />
Tel: 020 7222 1382<br />
Email: <strong>in</strong>fo@ststephensclub.co.uk<br />
Web: www.ststephensclub.co.uk<br />
The Gor<strong>in</strong>g<br />
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Polly Alexandre Photography<br />
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The Army and Navy Club, Ladies Draw<strong>in</strong>g Room<br />
The Army and Navy Club<br />
(The “Rag”)<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
The historic and exclusive Army & Navy Club offers a<br />
selection of rooms licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies,<br />
provid<strong>in</strong>g the perfect sett<strong>in</strong>g for up to 120 guests.<br />
The Club is situated <strong>in</strong> the very heart of St. James’s<br />
on the corner of Pall Mall and St. James’s Square,<br />
overlook<strong>in</strong>g the gardens. It is easily accessible and<br />
has the benefit of secure private garag<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The Army & Navy Club has set the standards of<br />
excellence <strong>in</strong> cuis<strong>in</strong>e and superb service. Along with<br />
quality, warmth and hospitality, the Club prides itself<br />
on will<strong>in</strong>gness to go that little bit further by people<br />
who really care, mak<strong>in</strong>g that special day <strong>in</strong>to a lifetime<br />
memory.<br />
The Army and Navy Club,<br />
36-39 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JN.<br />
Tel: 020 7930 9721<br />
Email: st@therag.co.uk<br />
Web: www.armynavyclub.co.uk<br />
The Army and Navy Club, Library<br />
The Trafalgar Hotel<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
The most central London hotel, directly on Trafalgar Square,<br />
houses two exclusive venues to choose for any <strong>in</strong>timate ceremony<br />
and/or reception.<br />
With floor to ceil<strong>in</strong>g w<strong>in</strong>dows, overlook<strong>in</strong>g Trafalgar Square and<br />
orig<strong>in</strong>al wood panell<strong>in</strong>g dat<strong>in</strong>g from the 1930’s, The Boardroom<br />
provides a very traditional space <strong>in</strong> a very modern sett<strong>in</strong>g, for up<br />
to 40 guests.<br />
Alternatively, Lower Rockwell presents a well-dressed room for<br />
your nuptials. Its simple sleekness, seats 70 guests and provides<br />
the stage for the more contemporary couple.<br />
When it comes time to toast the day, the Roof Garden is the<br />
perfect sett<strong>in</strong>g. This open air venue, on the top floor of the hotel,<br />
has the most excellent backdrop over the sites of London.<br />
An experienced team, with impeccable attention to detail will<br />
help create your own bespoke menus, ensur<strong>in</strong>g your day runs<br />
like the best dream you’ve always had.<br />
The Trafalgar Hotel,<br />
2 Spr<strong>in</strong>g Gardens,<br />
Trafalgar Square,<br />
London SW1A 2TS.<br />
Tel: 020 7870 2900<br />
Email: events.trafalgar@hilton.com<br />
The Trafalgar Hotel<br />
The Trafalgar Hotel<br />
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Asia House<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
Asia House<br />
Asia House with its prime location <strong>in</strong> the centre of London,<br />
m<strong>in</strong>utes away from Regents Park, uniquely spacious<br />
Georgian House is the perfect venue for your special day.<br />
Their dedicated staff can accommodate both your ceremony<br />
and reception <strong>in</strong> a variety of elegant rooms. They are able to<br />
cater for seated wedd<strong>in</strong>g breakfasts up to 120 or receptions<br />
for 170. Smaller private rooms also offer a more <strong>in</strong>timate sett<strong>in</strong>g<br />
if required.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation or to view Asia House please contact<br />
Philip.woodfordsmith@asiahouse.co.uk or call 020 7307 5454<br />
Web: www.asiahouse.org<br />
Royal Institute of British Architects, www.douglasfry.com<br />
116 Pall Mall<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
Hold<strong>in</strong>g a command<strong>in</strong>g position on one of London’s most prestigious<br />
thoroughfares, 116 Pall Mall, home to the IoD provides a stunn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
sett<strong>in</strong>g for your special day and, unlike many central London venues,<br />
it’s exclusively yours!<br />
From the moment you step <strong>in</strong>side this beautiful John Nash build<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
you are surrounded by splendour. A grand sweep<strong>in</strong>g staircase leads up<br />
to a choice of beautifully appo<strong>in</strong>ted rooms, all richly decorated.<br />
116 Pall Mall is a truly unique and historic venue to befit the most<br />
important day of a couples life.<br />
Contact them for a private tour of the venue or to receive a ceremony<br />
brochure pack.<br />
Institute of Directors,<br />
116 Pall Mall, St James’, London SW1Y 5ED.<br />
Tel: 020 7451 9179<br />
Email: <strong>in</strong>fo@116pallmall.com<br />
Web: www.116pallmall.com<br />
RIBA<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
116 Pall Mall<br />
The RIBA is an <strong>in</strong>spir<strong>in</strong>g and unique Art Deco venue that will br<strong>in</strong>g<br />
glamour and elegance to your civil partnership celebrations. The licensed<br />
spaces offer diversity of style and size from <strong>in</strong>timate ceremonies for 40<br />
through to grand halls for 250. After the ceremony, celebrate with a<br />
stunn<strong>in</strong>g seated d<strong>in</strong>ner or unique cocktail reception. The venue and<br />
cater<strong>in</strong>g teams have vast special event knowledge with a focus on<br />
excellence.<br />
For further <strong>in</strong>formation or to arrange a view<strong>in</strong>g please contact<br />
RIBA Venues:<br />
Royal Institute of British Architects,<br />
66 Portland Place, London, W1B 1AD.<br />
Tel: 020 7307 3888<br />
Email: venues@<strong>in</strong>st.riba.org<br />
Web: www.ribavenues.com
ZSL London Zoo<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
ZSL London Zoo is a romantic alternative to the<br />
traditional ceremony venue and provides a magical<br />
backdrop for <strong>Civil</strong> <strong>Partnerships</strong>.<br />
Ceremonies are held <strong>in</strong> licensed suites and reception<br />
spaces range from Ra<strong>in</strong>forest Lookouts to Animal<br />
K<strong>in</strong>gdoms. A live Animal Encounter is also a great<br />
way to give your guests a fun and mean<strong>in</strong>gful animal<br />
experience!<br />
The profits from your special day will go directly <strong>in</strong>to<br />
help<strong>in</strong>g critically endangered animals and their habitats.<br />
ZSL London Zoo,<br />
Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY.<br />
Tel: 020 7449 6562<br />
Fax: 020 7722 8617<br />
Email: functions@zsl.org<br />
Web: www.zsl.org<br />
ZSL London Zoo’s Mapp<strong>in</strong> Pavilion<br />
Rebecca Portsmouth<br />
Altitude 360 London<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
Perfectly placed <strong>in</strong> the heart of London, Altitude 360 provides<br />
breathtak<strong>in</strong>g views of the capital’s best-loved iconic landmarks,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye.<br />
This truly unique space offers 360° views over all of the<br />
nation’s capital. Altitude 360 is a stunn<strong>in</strong>g venue, offer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a contemporary blank canvas <strong>in</strong> which to design the<br />
most remarkable of celebrations. Electronic walls move<br />
to create space ideal for 20 – 600 guests.<br />
Allow yourself to be pampered by their dedicated team of<br />
event specialists. From select<strong>in</strong>g the perfect mouth-water<strong>in</strong>g<br />
menus, to arrang<strong>in</strong>g exquisite floral designs, their expert<br />
team will ensure that yours is a celebration to remember.<br />
Contact a member of their team today to arrange a view<strong>in</strong>g<br />
of this spectacular venue.<br />
Altitude 360 London,<br />
29th Floor Millbank Tower, London SW1P 4QP.<br />
Tel: 0845 5002929<br />
Email: <strong>in</strong>fo@altitudelondon.com<br />
Web: www.altitudelondon.com<br />
Altitude 360 London<br />
Altitude 360 London<br />
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No 4 Hamilton Place<br />
(Licence pend<strong>in</strong>g for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
No 4 Hamilton Place<br />
Overlook<strong>in</strong>g Hyde Park <strong>in</strong> stylish Mayfair their<br />
Edwardian Town House is an exceptional sett<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> an<br />
exceptional location. Exquisitely decorated and<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed throughout, the house has a picturesque<br />
heated terrace with stunn<strong>in</strong>g views across the park.<br />
Their passion for quality and style radiates via personal<br />
service and stunn<strong>in</strong>g food for an unforgettable civil<br />
partnership day. They offer modern and <strong>in</strong>novative<br />
menus with a touch of the eclectic and expert creative<br />
management to assist you to plan your event.<br />
No 4 Hamilton Place<br />
London W1J 7BQ.<br />
Tel: 020 7670 4314<br />
Email: Aggi.bailey@4hp.org.uk<br />
Web: www.4hp.org.uk<br />
Somerset House<br />
(Licensed for <strong>Civil</strong> Ceremonies)<br />
Somerset House, the most spectacular eighteenth<br />
century palace <strong>in</strong> London, is situated on the North<br />
bank of the River Thames with views across the South<br />
bank towards the Palace of Westm<strong>in</strong>ster. The build<strong>in</strong>g’s<br />
neo-classical architecture and rich history lends a<br />
priceless sett<strong>in</strong>g to these special events; up to 80<br />
guests for a ceremony and wedd<strong>in</strong>g breakfast, and up<br />
to 150 guests for an even<strong>in</strong>g reception with danc<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
For further <strong>in</strong>formation please contact:<br />
Tel: 0844 824 1690<br />
Email: events@somersethouse.org.uk<br />
Somerset House,<br />
Strand, London WC2R 1LA.<br />
Edmond J. Safra Founta<strong>in</strong> Court, Somerset House<br />
Polly Alexandre Photography
Contrejour Photography<br />
Createur d’images<br />
Contrejour comes highly recommended by many of London’s five<br />
star hotels.<br />
Their work is focused and <strong>in</strong>spired and aims to celebrate love <strong>in</strong> all its<br />
forms. They strive to capture emotions and feel<strong>in</strong>gs and recreate <strong>in</strong><br />
images the <strong>in</strong>tensity and beauty of the day.<br />
Visit them at their Gallery <strong>in</strong> Marble Arch or check out their website.<br />
Contrejour Photography Gallery,<br />
18 New Quebec Street, London W1.<br />
Tel: 020 7725 5777<br />
Web: www.contre-jour.co.uk<br />
Polly Alexandre Photography<br />
Contrejour Photography<br />
Polly Alexandre provides an <strong>in</strong>timate, natural and emotional record of<br />
your civil partnership ceremony. Friendly and attentive service coupled<br />
with beautiful and natural images.<br />
Special packages available for Westm<strong>in</strong>ster ceremonies and smaller<br />
wedd<strong>in</strong>gs Monday-Thursday: please enquire for details.<br />
Tel: 07734 442107<br />
Email: polly@alexandrewedd<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />
Web: www.alexandrewedd<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />
Polly Alexandre Photography<br />
Cameo Photography<br />
Cameo photography promise to capture your day with love, laughter and<br />
passion. They understand that your commitment ceremony is a uniquely<br />
personal occasion for all <strong>in</strong>volved and offer a very personal service tailored<br />
to your needs. Whilst you enjoy the best day of your life, you can be<br />
assured that Cameo will capture beautiful memories that will last forever.<br />
Every civil partnership is different, whether it be a one hours attendance or<br />
a three day event, Cameo are able to accommodate not just <strong>in</strong> service but<br />
<strong>in</strong> budget too. As the recommended and preferred photographer at<br />
London’s most exclusive hotels, Cameo’s ability to provide you with beautiful<br />
photographs that capture the spirit and fun of your day sets them apart<br />
from the crowd.<br />
From the <strong>in</strong>timate to most elaborate civil partnership, Cameo will capture<br />
not just the key events but also those cherished little moments that you<br />
miss as you enjoy your day.<br />
Cameo Photography<br />
Tel: 020 8446 4477<br />
Email: valerie@cameophoto.co.uk<br />
Web: www.cameophoto.co.uk<br />
Cameo Photography<br />
Cameo Photography<br />
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John Lewis Gift List<br />
Plann<strong>in</strong>g a civil ceremony? Now is the fun part – select<strong>in</strong>g your gifts.<br />
Open<strong>in</strong>g a John Lewis Gift List is easy and the service is free. Register<br />
<strong>in</strong> person, by phone or onl<strong>in</strong>e at johnlewisgiftlist.com<br />
John Lewis,<br />
300 Oxford Street, London W1A 1EX.<br />
Tel: 020 3073 0408<br />
Email: giftlist_oxford_street@johnlewis.co.uk<br />
Web: www.johnlewis.com/oxfordstreet<br />
Piccolo Press<br />
One of the few rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g traditional pr<strong>in</strong>ters with<strong>in</strong> the UK, with the skills<br />
to produce engraved, thermographed or lithographed stationery.<br />
Recommended by Debretts and The Royal Warrant Holders’<br />
Association, Piccolo Press is the correct choice when the highest quality<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>ted <strong>in</strong>vitations are required.<br />
Visit their extensive website www.piccolopress.co.uk<br />
or send for a sample pack.<br />
Piccolo Press Ltd, 90 Harbour Street, Nairn IV12 4PG.<br />
Tel: 01667 454508<br />
Email: pr<strong>in</strong>t@piccolopress.co.uk<br />
John Lewis Gift List<br />
Piccolo Press<br />
Designer Flowers<br />
Designer Flowers have been design<strong>in</strong>g flowers for over two decades<br />
and is now celebrat<strong>in</strong>g its 20th anniversary <strong>in</strong> floral design.<br />
At Designer Flowers they offer a personal consultation service, where<br />
they pride themselves on their level of service and commitment to the<br />
couple and importantly their respective families’ needs.<br />
The team at Designer Flowers would be delighted to help you plan the<br />
design, style and concept for your civil partnership flowers. They will<br />
also provide you with a complimentary quotation with photographs.<br />
They have created a gallery of <strong>in</strong>formation on their website, enabl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
you to experience the range of floral designs that they are able to offer<br />
you.<br />
Please contact Shirley Poyntz,<br />
Creative Designer & Chief Planner on:<br />
Tel: 020 8961 6844<br />
Mob: 07956 30 80 50<br />
Email: <strong>in</strong>fo@designerflowersuk.com<br />
Web: www.designerflowersuk.com<br />
Video l<strong>in</strong>k: www.designerflowersuk.com/videos.php<br />
Designer Flowers<br />
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Index<br />
3. Your <strong>Civil</strong> Partnership Registration <strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
4. What is civil partnership? Notice of Intention<br />
5. Documents you’ll need<br />
6. Choos<strong>in</strong>g a venue<br />
8. Personalis<strong>in</strong>g your registration with a ceremony<br />
9. On the day<br />
10. Immigration rules for register<strong>in</strong>g a civil partnership<br />
12. 76 Portland Place, Century Club<br />
13. The Dorchester, The Waldorf Hilton<br />
14. Savoy Place, The Landmark London<br />
15. Brown’s Hotel, The Arts Club, The Langham, London<br />
16. The Lansdowne Club, The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA),<br />
The Groucho Club<br />
17. sketch, Café de Paris<br />
19. The May Fair Hotel, The Rubens at the Palace, 41<br />
20. The Courthouse Hotel, The Banquet<strong>in</strong>g House<br />
21. The Caledonian Club, Mandar<strong>in</strong> Oriental Hyde Park, London<br />
22. Grosvenor House, Home House, Private Members Club,<br />
The Commonwealth Club<br />
23. M<strong>in</strong>t Leaf, The C<strong>in</strong>namon Club<br />
24. Osteria dell’Orologio at Dorset Square Hotel, 86 St James's Street<br />
25. Dukes, The Gor<strong>in</strong>g, St Stephen’s Club,<br />
27. The Army and Navy Club (The “Rag”), The Trafalgar Hotel<br />
28. Asia House, 116 Pall Mall, Royal Institute of British Architects<br />
29. ZSL London Zoo, Altitude 360 London London,<br />
30. No 4 Hamilton Place, Somerset House<br />
31. Contrejour Photography, Cameo Photography,<br />
Polly Alexandre Photography<br />
33. John Lewis Gift List, Piccolo Press, Designer Flowers<br />
A copy of the text for this brochure is available <strong>in</strong> large pr<strong>in</strong>t and on audio<br />
tape from the Register Office.<br />
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the firms whose advertisements<br />
appear <strong>in</strong> these pages, but wish to make clear that Westm<strong>in</strong>ster <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong> accepts no responsibility for, nor is seek<strong>in</strong>g to endorse the<br />
products, companies or services advertised or featured.<br />
February 2010 S152<br />
Compiled & published by p<strong>in</strong>eneedle limited<br />
tel: 020 8870 0968 fourth edition.<br />
Additional photographs from Cameo Photography 020 8446 4477,<br />
www.Pho2ography.com – 07779 896 338, Gill Shaw 020 8840 3155<br />
and Polly Alexandre Photography 07734 442107<br />
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Gett<strong>in</strong>g to the Town Hall<br />
and park<strong>in</strong>g<br />
The nearest tube stations are Baker Street and<br />
Marylebone (also a ma<strong>in</strong>-l<strong>in</strong>e station). Padd<strong>in</strong>gton<br />
Station is five m<strong>in</strong>utes by car.<br />
Wheelchair access<br />
There is separate side access <strong>in</strong>to the<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g for wheelchair users. This is on the Marylebone<br />
Library side of the build<strong>in</strong>g. A stair-lift takes wheelchairs<br />
up from the street to ground floor level from where the<br />
ceremony rooms can be accessed by the ma<strong>in</strong> lift near<br />
the ma<strong>in</strong> door and reception. The stair-lift and ma<strong>in</strong> lift<br />
are not able to accommodate large powered wheelchairs,<br />
but there is a collapsible wheelchair available if<br />
required. Where possible, please let us know <strong>in</strong><br />
advance if you require wheelchair access.
Marylebone<br />
Baker<br />
Street<br />
The closest blue badge disabled park<strong>in</strong>g bay to<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster <strong>Council</strong> House is <strong>in</strong> Upper Montagu Street.<br />
The bay is situated to the side of Marylebone Library near<br />
the junction of Upper Montagu Street and Marylebone Road.<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Register Office<br />
The Old Marylebone Town Hall<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster <strong>Council</strong> House<br />
Marylebone Road<br />
London NW1 5PT<br />
Tel: 020 7641 1162<br />
Fax: 020 7641 1246<br />
Email: registeroffice@westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk<br />
Web: www.westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk/registrar<br />
M<strong>in</strong>icom: 020 7641 5912