b'Can we personalise our ceremony?Can we use our own celebrant/friend/family Yes you can. Ceremonies in East Sussex allows you tomember to conduct our ceremony?personalise your ceremony with readings, music andFor a ceremony to be legal it must be conducted by an personal vows. From the small and simple to the grand andauthorised Registrar. However you may like to include lavish, we will provide you with a ceremony that suits you.friends and family by asking them to do a reading.More information can be found on page 40.Can we include a religious blessing or ritual Can we write our own vows? during our ceremony? Yes, writing your own vows is optional and adds a personalThe law prevents civil ceremonies from containing any touch to your ceremony. You will say these in addition toreligious content. However if you would like to have aany legal vows. Please note your vows cannot contain anyspecific ritual or blessing as part of your day, we can religious wording. accommodate this with a two-part ceremony. This will incorporate a legal ceremony and a second ceremony Can we take photos during our ceremony? to include your ritual or blessing. See Weddings with a We are happy for photographs to be taken throughout theDifference on page 11.ceremony. Please discuss this with your Celebrant onthe day if you have any special requests.Do we need to bring any ID on the dayof the ceremony? How long will the ceremony last? No you do not need to bring anything on the day, A ceremony will last approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Thisjust yourselves. allows enough time for any readings and photographs. Can we have our ceremony outside? How many witnesses do we need?A number of our venues have outside spaces licensed The law requires that you have two credible witnesses. for marriages and civil partnerships which provide the To see who can act as your witness see page 32. perfect outdoor location. For further information see Outdoor Ceremonies on page 38.Can our pet come to the ceremony?We do not permit animals or wildlife at any Register Office ceremony, except for registered assistance dogs. If you have a question that does not appearivisit www.ceremoniesineastsussex.co.uk/faqsIf your ceremony is taking place at a licenced venue, you or call our Ceremonies Hub on 0345 60 80 198.will need to check whether they permit animals. If you are having an animal attend your ceremony please ensure you inform us prior to your ceremony. Ceremonies in East Sussex 55'