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Taunton Register Office – In Pictures
Taunton Register Office, at the Old Municipal Buildings on Corporation Street is definitely one of the more beautiful register offices in the country. Our Grade II listed home dates from 1522, and is bursting with period features such as oak beams and stained glass...
#LoveYourRegistrar – National Registrar’s Day
Hurrah! July 1st is the first ever National Registrars Day, a new event to celebrate the vital work done by registrars and our colleagues across the country. Staff roles are surprisingly varied from hour to hour. It can mean dealing with members of the public at the...
Coronavirus Ceremony Advice: June
We are now moving from Step 3 into a "Step 3 Phase 2" phase of the roadmap. It's not the "no restrictions" Step 4 that we were hoping for just yet, but there is some room for flexibility now. Government are continuing to update guidance as things progress, and you can...
Coronavirus Ceremony Advice: May 2021
As we move in to Step 3 of the roadmap, we're updating our advice and hopefully making things a little clearer for you all. Government are continuing to update guidance as things progress, and you can find the latest version here: Advice for Weddings, Receptions &...
Schedule vs Register: Changes to Marriage Legislation from 4th May 2021
You may have come across stories in the news, or read posts on social media about changes to marriages happening this summer. We know that there has been a bit of confusion and some very crossed wires in terms of what actually happens, so we’ll do our best to make...
Coronavirus Ceremony Advice: March 2021
Now that the government have published their roadmap back to - fingers crossed - normality, we can give you a little more information on what ceremonies are going to look like over the coming months. Government are aiming to release more detailed guidance before the...
Coronavirus Ceremony Advice – January 2021
Ceremonies To Cease During Third Lockdown Following the announcement by the Prime Minister that there will be a national lockdown for a third time, we are so sorry that we will not be able to provide ceremonies at our offices and approved venues across Somerset. For...
Coronavirus Ceremony Advice – December 2020
Ceremonies To Resume With Limit of 15 Following the announcement by the Prime Minister that lockdown will lift on December 2nd, we look forward to once again providing ceremonies at our offices and approved venues across Somerset. Ceremonies can continue in all 3...
Coronavirus Ceremony Advice: July
Edit - 22/09/20: This information has been superceded by restrictions introduced on September 22nd. We will post a new blog with updated information as soon as we have clarification on the details. Following the government announcement on June 23, we are...