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Give notice and plan a small wedding or civil partnership

Give legal notice at your register office, choose a venue and ceremony that fits, and plan a small wedding or civil partnership in England or Wales without the stress.

Estimated time: 1–2 hours to plan, then a few months of stepsUpdated: 2 October 2026

Use this guide if you want a small or simple ceremony, from a register office signing with two witnesses to an intimate gathering. Have both partners' ID, proof of address and a rough budget and date range ready.

Step by step

  1. Agree your priorities and budget

    Sit down together and list the three things that matter most, such as who is there, the place, the food or the photos. Set a total budget and a guest number, as these two decisions shape everything else. Ask: 'If we could only keep three things, what would they be?' and plan around the answer.

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