Legal

Your registrar will be booked with Derbyshire but you need to give notice to a registry office in Nottinghamshire.

You must always 'give notice' in your residing borough regardless of where you're getting married. You then book the registra but you should check if the registra is included in the venue or if you need to book separately (usually with the local authority of where you're getting married). You should note when you give notice you'll need to provide the name, address and date of the venue where you are getting married. If you make any changes to this you'll need to give notice again but be mindful of the time between giving notice and the wedding as there needs to be a certain amount of time your intention to marry is publicilly displayed. Best of luck xx

It can definitely feel confusing when you live in one county and the venue is in another! I’d start by contacting the registrar in Derbyshire that covers your venue to check availability for your date, and they should also explain exactly where and when you need to give notice.

I came across this guide on getting married in the UK and found it really useful. It explains the notice process, documents, waiting period and the actual civil ceremony, so it might make the legal side a bit less overwhelming. Hope it helps and good luck with the planning! xx