b'On the Day!Here are a few reminders to help ensure your Each witness will be required to sign the register entry special day runs smoothly.or schedule. Pre-ceremony interviews Unfortunately we cannot provide witnesses for you. Both you and your partner must meet with the RegistrarsPhotos, Videos & Social Mediadirectly before your ceremony for a pre-ceremony interview.Capturing those special moments is extremely important These interviews will be held at your ceremony venue, andand we are more than happy for photographs and videos to are to check that your personal details are correct. be taken throughout your ceremony. If you would ratherWe understand that you may not want to see each otheryour guests left the photo taking to your photographer, let before the ceremony, in which case we will see youus know and we will inform your guests on the day. The same separately. You will be seen around 30 minutes before yourgoes for social media; if you would rather photos of your ceremony, however the Ceremonies Team will advise you special day were not shared online we will be happy to make of your arrival time.your guests aware of your wishes.As well as confirming your personal details, your CelebrantVowswill confirm your ceremony arrangements, i.e who yourThere are legal vows that must be said by each of you, witnesses are, who will be escorting you into the ceremonywhich you will repeat after the Celebrant. The first are the (if anyone), who has the rings etc. It will also be the perfectdeclaratory vows where you declare that you are free to opportunity to ask any last-minute questions you may havemarry. The second are the contracting vows, where you take and calm any last-minute nerves.each as partners in your marriage. Although these vows are Ceremony start times set by law you do have a choice of which set of vows you It is important that your ceremony starts on time.would like to use. You are not required to say vows during a civil partnership, you must instead read a legal declaration, Your Registrars may have other ceremonies to attendwhich you may read aloud if you choose.after your ceremony. In order to avoid having to amend or shorten your ceremony please ensure that your guests arriveThe Ceremonywith plenty of time to allow for parking, interviews and anyYour ceremony begins with a welcome, introductionpre-ceremony photos. To ensure we treat customers fairly,and some legal statements by your Celebrant. This iswe will not disrupt the timing of any ceremonies dueshortly followed by the legal vows and exchange of rings to delays incurred by earlier ones. if desired.Witnesses The ceremony continues with the signing of the register or schedule. It is important that you check your details are You will need to arrange for two people to be your correct. This is the final check before any corrections can witnesses. Anyone can act as your witness, providing theybe made. Once the entry is signed, corrections can only be are at least 16, speak English and understand the ceremony. made after a statutory fee has been paid.32Ceremonies in East Sussex'