If you have a question which is not on this list, please email registrars@islington.gov.uk and we will try our best to answer it.

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Please find below our most frequently asked questions about choosing your venue and ceremony
What types of ceremonies do you offer?
What is a civil ceremony?
What is the difference between a marriage and a civil partnership?
Do we need to use gendered language related to our sex at birth during our ceremony?
Can we have religious readings and music in our ceremony?
Do we have to have the ceremony in our local council area?
Where can I find details about the ceremony rooms at Islington Town Hall?
Where can I find details about other venues licenced for civil ceremonies?
Do we need to bring our own witnesses?
How do I make a booking for a ceremony?
What is the deposit to book a ceremony?
When does the full payment for my ceremony need to be made?
What is included in the fee we pay to Islington and London City Registration Service?
Can I personalise my ceremony with readings and music?
When will I be able to book a ceremony for 2027?
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