Notice of Marriage

We didn't get asked much at all. I went first and was asked h2b date of birth and our address and the place and date of wedding. I said she would be lucky if he knew the exact date of the wedding! She laughed and said it wouldn't be the first time. It wasn't stuffy it was just general chat and giving her the info she needed for the forms and very relaxed. Don't worry.

Hello,

they asked me my OHs name, dos and job. Where we were getting married and when and asked him the same. Don't forget your passport or what ever you have agreed to bring ?

They only asked us name, DOB, and job title. I thought it was going to be a lot more rigorous (especially since I'm from the US) but it was a piece of cake. Just remember to double check your proof of address, my OH thought his license had our current address on it, but turns out it was the old flat so we had 20 min of panicked online searching for something that had our address on it for him, luckily the registrar was very helpful. Thank goodness for mobile phones and internet!

Thank you so much lovelies. I think this will put his mind at rest as its been the bit he's dreaded the most.

When I phoned to make the appointment she mentioned needing something with full name and address so i've quickly gone online to change the address on my driving licence. Should be here in time.

Don't fret about it too much. My OH got the time of the wedding wrong but it didn't matter.

We were the same; on the way to the office, we were testing each other on all kinds of things - grandparents names, favourite colours, where we were born, etc. We got there, the woman was absolutely lovely and we only had to answer each other's names and DOB's. We were together the entire time and were done in 20 minutes!

Hi

The other posters are right, there is nothing for you to worry about. However, it is really important to take all of the documents that you have been asked to provide - don't forget any of them!

I was a Superintendent Registrar and I didn't have to stop any Notice appointments because someone couldn't answer a question but I did have to postpone appointments if a proof of address or another document was missing. The Register Office will tell you exactly what they need to see - usually they would have to be originals, not photocopies. Go by what they tell you.

I can understand the worry because it does seem shrouded in mystery. Now that a lot of Notice appointments are made by call centres or online there is even less opportunity to explain that it will be OK as long as you have the documents, are who you say who you are, are free to marry each other and know basic details about each other and your planned marriage. You will be interviewed separately but it is very straightforward and no-one is out to trick or test you.

I once had a bride burst into tears as soon as her groom left the room and when I asked her if she was OK, she said "Please don't ask me what his favourite cake is, I can't remember". I felt so sorry so her, she really thought it was going to be like Mr & Mrs. I already always tried to put people at their ease before and during the Notice appointment, after that incident I was even more aware of the importance of not making anything seem like an ordeal.

Best wishes

Lorraine