Two Men are Marrying Abroad – Gay Marriage Planner When I was younger, I thought one of the good things about being gay was the lack of commitment. As the first countries legalised gay marriage or partnerships, the idea didn’t really appeal. But I grew up, and the idea of making a lasting (more…)

Create a Wish List and set a Maximum Budget – Plan my Wedding Before you start to look for venues, or decide who to invite, each of you should draw up a wish list of the kind of wedding you would like, and then see how your lists compare. (more…)

Countdown Timetable and Getting Organized – Planning a Wedding Many guides will tell you to plan your wedding at least a year ahead, but, bearing in mind that you must give notice at your registry office of your intention to have a civil partnership at least 15 clear days before the ceremony itself, you can take as (more…)

Consider using a Wedding Planner – view more Details If you are frantically busy with your job, looking after the kids or an elderly relative, or just feel overwhelmed by the thought of planning a gay wedding, you can call in a wedding planner to take the strain. ‘Gay wedding planners’ is certainly one (more…)

Decide who to invite creating a Guest List – Plan my Wedding Refer to your wish list, if you want an intimate wedding, you may be looking at between 10 and 40 guests, or for an extravaganza, anything up to around 500. When compiling your list, think of family, friends, work colleagues and other areas of (more…)

Registration of Civil Partnership by Civil Partnership Officer You can register a civil partnership in any country or territory outside the UK in the presence of a Civil Partnership Officer, if the following conditions are met: (more…)

Organizing a Reception at Home – Plan my Wedding If you are organizing the reception at home, there are still quite a few things to think about. Here are some pointers. Space If space is tight indoors and you have a garden big enough, why not have your wedding reception in a marquee? They don’t need to (more…)

Drinks Calculator Glasses for the Cathering – Plan my Wedding Top tip Add cold water to your ice buckets or boxes to speed up the cooling process. Wine will take only about ten minutes to chill down in an ice bucket. (more…)

The Civil Partnership Act and its Meaning This chapter outlines what the act means in terms of rights and responsibilities. You will find it useful if you want to check out legal facts. It also covers your rights if you want to get married abroad. (more…)

Marrying Abroad in a Foreign City – Plan my Wedding If you fancy the romance of marrying in a foreign city, on a beach, or with a backdrop of mountains, why not opt for a wedding abroad? This will probably mean you have fewer guests, which may make it less expensive, depending on your travel costs, and you (more…)