Counting down to your Big Day....
24 Months
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12 Months
Book your venue & reception
Contact the registrar to check availability and secure your date, call 01546605521
or contact us using the form below..
Make sure to check out our list of local venues to help you pick the perfect place to say “I Do”
9 Months
Think about taking out a wedding insurance policy
Choose your wedding party
Contact your suppliers, make sure to check out our directory of suppliers based here in Argyll and Bute!
6 Months
Start thinking about the documents you will need to supply to support your marriage paperwork application.
If either of you are not British Citizens or have been in a previous marriage or civil partnership, there may be additional requirements.
4 Months
Start thinking about what you would like said during your ceremony.
Would you like to write your own vows? Would you like to involve your friends and family in the ceremony? Do you have a favourite reading or poem you would like performed?
Make sure to check out our ceremony pages and Pinterest page for ideas.
3 Months
You can submit your marriage paperwork from 3 months prior to your marriage
Click below to download the forms you require to submit to the registrar.
2 Months
Contact the registrar with any requirements for your ceremony.
Choose music and readings if required
Make sure your paperwork has been submitted or will be very soon.
1 Month
Your marriage paperwork MUST be with the registrar for 29 days prior to your date of marriage to allow your marriage schedule to be issued prior to your date of marriage.
The relevant fees must also have been paid.
On the Day
When you choose a registrar for your wedding they will bring the schedule on the day and take it away to be registered, one less job for you!
All you have to do on the day is enjoy yourself!
Remember to tag us in your social media posts using #abregistrars
After the Big Day
Once you have come back down from cloud nine and have had a chance to rest and enjoy some time as newlyweds we would like to ask you a favour.
Our registrars work hard to promote marriage in Argyll and Bute and want to make your special day as perfect as it can be, we really appreciate when our couples send in testimonials and pictures of their experience with the team.
It also helps couples planning their day to choose to come to Argyll and Bute, so if you can please click the link below to tell us about your day.