How long do civil ceremonies take?

We have been told to allocate about 45 minutes for it all

We've been told ours will last about 30mins. Hope so as that's what we've allowed for x

30 mins was about what I was thinking - thanks

A friend of ours got married in 8 minutes..... we were out in about 20 mins.... then had about 2 hrs to wait for the meal, was a bit pants if i'm honest. So plan your timings wisely

Blimey - thats not good!

My probably only lasted about 20mins with 2 readings but tbh I can't really remember. The vows section lasts about 5 mins max.

Our venue has told us it's about 20-30 mins depending on readings and things x

We've been told about 20mins.

I think the ceremony was 20 min then signing the register and photos etc took another 20ish

From the start of the ceremony to the finish, including the signing photography the timings are pretty close to 20 minutes. Extra elements such as readings naturally will make this longer.

We also have been told 20-30 minutes.

I guess it just depends how fast everyone talks. Knowing me, blubing my way through will probably make everything twice as long.

We were told to allow 30 mins. Hopefully we can make it last longer with 2 speeches & 2 songs as we too have 2 hours between ceremony & meal (could only get a 12pm ceremony rather than 2pm)

Thanks Peter - 20-30mins is about what we had allocated at a guess so that works out great

I have ben at weddings that are very quick and some that are a little longer.If you are allowing 30 minutes(and assuming you won't be late) you should be fine.

Peter