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All you need to know for your marriage celebration

Q

What is the diference

between civil partnership

and marriage?

A:Apart from the wording and

process of the actual ceremonies,

the main differences come down

to legalities. For example, civil

partners do not have the same

pension rights as married couples.

Visitgov.ukfor a detailed guide to

the comparisons.

Q

Can I convert my civil

partnership to a marriage?

A:Yes you can visit your

local register office for a

straightforward conversion or

have a ceremony at an approved

venue with a registrar. You’ll both

need to be present and bring proof

of ID and of your civil partnership

you’ll then be issued with a

marriage certificate. For more info,

visitthegayweddingguide.co.uk

Q

Can same-sex couples have

a church wedding?

A:Yes, but only if the governing

body of the religious organisation

has opted in to consent of same-

sex marriage, the individual

minister is happy to conduct

the marriage and the church

itself is registered for

same-sex ceremonies.

Q

Which churches recognise

same-sex weddings?

A:The Jewish and Quaker

churches offer same-sex

ceremonies you’ll just need to

give notice to the register office 16

days before the ceremony. Same-

sex weddings cannot currently

take place in Anglican churches.