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Contents
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Rings
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Banqueting Suites
P8—9
Chair Covers & Wedding Accessories
P10—11
Bridal Wear
P12
Nail & Make-Up
P13
Bridal
P14—15
Videographers
P16
Invitations
P17
Patisseries
P18—19
Menswear
P21
Bands
P22—23
Transport
P24—25
Honeymoons
P26—27
Florists
P28—31
Real Life Weddings
P32—34
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Welcome to the first issue (Of Many) to
‘Your Greek Wedding Guide’. This is an
exciting new magazine directed to the Greek
wedding community. Our main aim is to try
to make it easier for the Greek community to
book their wedding by having some major
suppliers and their contact details in the
magazine. Also we will attempt to explain
some of the Greek-Cypriot traditions that are
still custom in our weddings and what they
mean. As well as featuring some ‘Real Life
Greek Weddings’
We all know that a Greek Wedding is a
fantastic occasion filled with glitz, colour,
fun, traditions and money of course;
however on the flip side to that we also
know as well as it being quite expensive it is
also very stressful trying to organise one.
Nevertheless, the good news is that the
introduction of this magazine (First of its kind
in the Greek Community), will make it easier
for Greek couples to organise their ‘Big Fat
Greek Wedding’. They will have relevant
numbers/contact details in front of them
without having to go and find them. In
addition we hope this magazine also
provides them with some choice. We have
managed to recruit a minimum of one
supplier in every relevant field and may I
take this opportunity to say a big Thank you
to all the suppliers that have advertised and
supported this first issue. We hope that after
this first issue many more will want to come
on board.
We hope that this magazine takes some of
the stress away from you when booking your
wedding and we wish you all the luck and
best wishes for your wedding and your
future lives together…..Stress Free!!
If you would like to make any suggestions
on how we can improve this magazine or if
you would like us to feature your wedding,
please email:
[email protected]. Alternatively if you are
a supplier who would like to advertise in the
next issue of this magazine which is due out
at the end of November 2009 please email
the above address or:
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We look forward to hearing from you. In the
meantime we hope you enjoy this first issue.
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Many women recall the day they were proposed to by their partner as one of the
best days of their lives.
The engagement ring is an outward indication to everyone that a woman has
pledged her love to one man alone. Most commonly women are given a diamond
ring and men don’t usually wear engagement rings or use the same ring as the
wedding band, however it is up to each individual!
Diamonds get their name from the Greek word ‘adamant’ which means steadfast
and invincible. Diamonds were and are believed to be invincible, indestructible and
exceedingly strong. It is easy to understand why it has been chosen to symbolize
purity and light protected from evil.
Following the proposal the next ‘best day of a woman’s life’ is her wedding day. On
this day she is offered her wedding band which is round. The circle has always had
significance in Ancient Cultures as a symbol of wholeness and perfection. Its
endlessness is the perfect symbol of oneness and unity without beginning or end. It
also symbolises holiness, perfection and peace hence why it is bad luck if any of the
‘koumbaroi’ (best men) or ‘koumeres’ (best women) drop the bands in church while
they are transferring them from the grooms finger to the brides finger!
It is sometimes confusing when seeing some people wear their wedding rings on the
left hand and some on the right. For Greek Orthodox couples the wedding ring
belongs on the right hand according to Ancient tradition. The Latin word for left is
‘sinister’ which also has the same sense as the English word today and for right is
‘dexter’ which evolved into ‘dexterity’. Therefore the left hand had a negative
connotation and the right a good one.
However after all these years there is no right or wrong place to wear your ring. It is
up to you and generally what you and your family follow…….
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GREEK TRADITIONS
Brides Shoes: Before the bride puts on her shoes she lists all her single friend’s
names under her shoe. At the end of the night she takes it off and the name which
still appears on the shoe is the girl who will be married next!
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Red scarf:
scarf Many people are not aware what the red scarf we tie around the bride
and groom before they set off to church symbolises. Well for the woman it signifies
her virginity and for the man his fertility. It is wrapped around the bride and groom
three times by their parents and close family and friends.
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GREEK TRADITIONS
Shaving of the groom:
groom The groom is dressed by his koumbaro and witnessed by
family and friends. He is also shaved by the koumbaro which is known as the ‘last
shave”. The koumbaro then proceeds to putting the grooms shirt, waistcoat and
cravat on all done whilst the violin and singer play and sing music to praise the
groom before his departure from his home.
Sugar Almonds and red ribbon: The sugar coated almonds which are placed on
the tray with the crowns and which will later be offered to the guests are also
symbolic. The white symbolises purity, the egg shape represents fertility and the
new life which begins with marriage. The hardness of the almond represents the
endurance of marriage and the sweetness of the sugar symbolises the sweetness
of future life. The odd number of almonds is indivisible, just as a couple the bride and groom shall
remain undivided. After the ceremony the almonds and ribbon are shared amongst the single women
who apparently if the ribbon is placed under their pillow that night they will see in their dreams the man
they will marry.
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GREEK TRADITIONS
The newlynewly-wed
dance: This dance is
performed half way
through the night by
the newly- weds to
honour their guests.
It is also a chance for
their guests whilst the couple is dancing to pin
money on them as a gift.
Throwing of the
bouquet and garter:
This tradition has
been passed on
from other cultures.
At the end of the
evening all single
girls gather on the dance floor and the bride at a
fair distance from them with her back turned to
them throws her bouquet in the air at random.
The girl who caches the bouquet is the next to be
married. Similarly the groom ‘crawl’ under the
brides skirt and detached the garter from the
bride’s leg with his teeth. Once his has
successfully got it between his teeth all the single
men gather at a distance from the groom and with
his back turned to them he throws the garter at
random. The man who catches it is the next one
to be married.
The old saying: This has also been passed on by
other cultures but it goes something like this with
regards to the bride’s attire:
Something new
Something old
Something Borrowed
Something Blue
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ORDER OF SERVICE
The Wedding Ceremony
The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony in the Orthodox Church contains prayers for the blessing of the
couple, their happiness and their lifelong union. The religious ceremony comprises of two parts, the
service of the betrothal and the ceremony of the sacrament of marriage. Everything in the ceremony
has a special meaning and significance which is deeply rooted in religious and social tradition, especially the repetition of each act three times to invoke the mystical presence of the Holy Trinity.
Lighted candles are present throughout the service and symbolise the purity of the life of the bride
and groom which should shine with the light of virtue.
The Service of the Betrothal
This service begins with the prayer for the peace of the whole world and the priest then beseeches
God’s blessing upon the betrothed and asks that He grant the couple peace, concord and perfect love.
The highlight of this service is the exchange of the wedding rings.
The priest blesses the rings by making the sign of the cross three times over the heads of the bride
and groom. He betroths the bride and groom, servants of God, to each other. The rings are then
placed on their right hands for it is the right hand of God that blesses, it was the right hand of God to
which Christ ascended, and it is to the right hand that those will inherit eternal life shall go. Thus, the
Church preserves the superiority of the right hand also in the Sacrament of Marriage.
The two chief witnesses (‘Koumbari’) then exchange the rings three times and the exchange of the
rings continues by all witnesses in turn. The rings are the symbol of the betrothal from the most ancient times and the exchange of the rings symbolizes the unbreakable bond of Christian marriage.
The exchange signifies that, in married life, the weakness of one partner will be compensated for by
the strength of the other and the imperfections of one by the perfections of the other. By themselves,
the newly betrothed are incomplete but together they are made whole. Thus, the exchange of rings
gives expression to the fact that the spouses in marriage will be constantly complementing each other.
The Ceremony of the Sacrament of Marriage
The priest reads three prayers:
In the first prayer, the priest asks God to give the couple the blessing necessary for happiness in their
wedded life such as long and peaceful mutual love, health, children and understanding. In the second
prayer the priest asks God to preserve the relationship and to remind the couple’s parents that their
prayers and support will help make firm the foundations of the home. In the third prayer, the priest
beseeches God to ”join these thy servants, unite them in one mind and one flesh”; that is, to unite the
bridal pair in harmony and marry them in one flesh.
The Joining of the Right Hands
At this time the couple’s right hands are joined together by the priest and are kept joined throughout
the service to symbolise the union coming from God and the “oneness of the couple”.
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The Crowning
The right of Crowning is the pinnacle of the marriage ceremony in the Orthodox Church and completes the
union of the couple. The crowns (‘stefana’), joined with ribbon to symbolise unity, are signs of the glory and honour with which God crowns the couple during the sacrament. The groom and the bride are crowned as the king
and the queen of their own little kingdom, the home, which they will rule with wisdom, justice and integrity. The
priest takes the crowns and holds them above the couple’s heads and says: “The servant of God, Alex, is
crowned to the maid of God, Maria, in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.” The
priest does this three times and exchanges the crowns three times over the couple’s heads. The chief witnesses
might also be asked to exchange the crowns over their heads as a witness to the sealing of the union.
The Common Cup
The Crowning is then followed by a reading from St. Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians concerning the mystery and
holiness of Christian marriage and the duties and the responsibilities of the husband and wife to each other. The
reading of St John’s Gospel that follows, describes the marriage of Cana of Galilee which was attended and
blessed by Christ and for which He reserved His first miracle. Then He converted the water into wine and gave it
to the newlyweds. In remembrance of this blessing, a cup of wine is given to the couple from which each must
drink three times. This is the ‘Common Cup’ of life denoting the mutual sharing of joy and sorrow, the token of
a life of harmony. The drinking of wine from the common cup serves to impress upon the couple that from that
moment on they will share everything in life, joy as well as sorrow and that they are to ‘bear one another’s burdens’. Their joys will be doubled and their sorrows halved because they will be shared.
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The Ceremonial Walk
While three beautiful and joyous hymns are chanted, the priest takes the bride and groom by the hand
and leads them around a small table three times with the chief witnesses following. This symbolises the
first steps as a married couple and the Church, represented by the priest, leads them in the way they
should go forward in life, hand in hand.
On this table are placed the Gospel and the Cross, the former containing the word of God and the
latter being the symbol of our redemption by Jesus. By circling the table, the couple signify their oath
to preserve their marriage forever and it expresses the fact that Christian living is a perfect orbit around
the centre of life, that is our Lord Jesus. In particular the circle symbolises eternity and the triple circling honours the Holy Trinity.
The Benediction
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the priest removes the crowns from the heads of the newlyweds
and beseeches God to grant them a long, happy and fruitful life together. He then lifts up the Gospel
and the Holy Cross and separates the couple’s joined, hands reminding them that only God can separate them from one another.
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Kyri & Shelley Kyriacou
Kyri and Shelley got
married on the 12th of July 2008 at
the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St.
Andrew in Kentish Town London.
Here they share their
special day with you and pass on
their experiences and tips of their big
day!
How did you two meet ?
We met on the 16th of December 2008 at Greenwich University Student Union’s Christmas Party!
Who proposed and where?
Kyri proposed on the 2nd Feb 2007 at Sopwell house Spa and Gardens in Herts. Unfortunately he didn’t book a
table and when he took me there the restaurant was closed for renovations. He took me for a walk around the
grounds and proposed on a little bridge over a lake in the moonlight. He wouldn’t let me put the ring on until we
were on dry land!!
Shelly where did you get your dress from?
I bought my dress from Pronuptia in Cockfosters and the service was fantastic. The dress was called Jewel by
Pronuptia. It was a satin full skirt with flowers on the rouging. It has an embroidered bodice with crystals and a
lace up back. Detailed embroidery on the train. I loved it!
How about your accessories?
My Tiara was a Princess style along with a three tier crystal veil from Pronuptia Cockfosters. Peep toe shoes from a
high street shop. I bought my earrings and necklace by Swarovski.
How about you Kyri where did you get your suit from?
I hired my suit from Pronuptia Cockfosters. My waistcoat and cravat were Ivory silk also from the same shop.
Tell us about your bridesmaids/koumera and your koumbaro/ushers what did they wear?
We had four bridesmaids which were all sisters and my Goumera. They all wore Cerise pink two piece outfits
with bodice and skirt look. Pulled in lace up back – it was a similar style to the wedding dress. Sequin detail on
bodice.
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All from Pronuptia Cockfosters. Costume jewellery included necklace, ring, earrings and bracelet from China, via
Ebay! I requested that my Goumera wore the same dress as the bridesmaids to ensure all colours linked well. My
Goumera had the skirt of her dress re-shaped and added additional detail to her skirt and bodice to show that she
was my Goumera/ Chief Bridesmaid. Her accessories were all her own and her hair was styled differently from the
bridesmaids. All the Ushers ‘the brothers’ and the Grooms father wore Morning suits from Pronuptia with a pale
pink waistcoat and cravat.
Where was the venue for your wedding reception?
The Regency Banqueting Suite, 113 Bruce Grove, Tottenham, London N17 6VR .
What decorations and centre pieces did you have at the reception?
Shelley chose everything. All linking to the pink and sparkly princess theme. The staff at the Regency were amazing and arranged everything for us in the morning. They set up the tables and put out our favours & loukoumia.
We had chair covers and a pink light curtain from Koulla at The Wedding Lounge. I arranged for an ice sculpture
as a surprise for Shelley. A giraffe – Shelley has collected giraffes for years and she is known for it. She was very
pleasantly surprised!
What menu did you serve to your guests?
Canapés and Drinks reception, Traditional Dips and Cypriot bread. Starter: Prawn Cocktail, Main: Chicken, Roast
Potatoes and Seasonal vegetables, Dessert: Profiter rolls and ice cream. Fruit and Salad platters.
How about the wedding cake and favours?
The cake was very simple. Ivory 5 tier with two bows and crystal detail. Our favours were heart shaped boxes with
cerise pink crystal flower to tie them,filled with 3 sugared almonds. A Scroll was given which detailed the traditions and symbolism of Greek weddings, including the significance of the almonds. We also had Loukoumia.
Was there a theme for your day and what inspired it?
It was supposed to be roses as Kyri was marrying his English Rose, but is diverted into a pink, sparkly princess
theme, after choosing my princess dress.
Did you have any special touches or moments that you’d like to share with us?
Walking down the aisle and Kyri holding my hand saying “stop shaking …this is us forever…I love you”. Also, I had
traditional Greek dancing lessons and
performed a traditional routine for the money dance with Kyri. This was a special surprise for Kyri’s family and
especially for his Bapou who used to dance at weddings in his village when he was young. I also did the varedo (the
drunken dance) and had everyone gob smacked!!! It was wonderful!
If we could do it all again, we’d… We wouldn’t change anything about the day, it was just perfect! Well maybe
the weather then!
Where did you go for your honeymoon?
We went to Thailand. Three nights in Bankok and 11 nights in Ko Sumi. Pure relaxation! We spent most of the time
in the spa!
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John and Bobbie got married on the 28th of June 2008 at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God “Panayia” and here they share their special moments and give future couples advise!
How did you both meet?
We met in Cyprus whilst on holiday through mutual friends in the Finikoudes at Hobo’s Café.
What was the proposal like and where did it happen?
John proposed in August 2006 in Malaysia. He got down on one knee in the Central Park by the
fountains. Very romantic!
Where did you find your dress and what was it like?
My dress was designed by Maggie Sottero and it was diamond white satin with lace and Swarovski
crystals and I bought it from Young Bride and Groom in Watford.
How about your accessories?
My tiara and veil were from Young Bride and Groom in Watford. My jewellery was borrowed from a
close friend and my shoes were ordered from the Internet!
How about you John where did you get your suit from?
I hired my suit from Pronuptia in Cockfosters. I wore a tailored jacket and trousers, grey pinstriped
trousers, a white silk shirt along with a white silk waistcoat and a honey gold silk cravat.
How about your wedding party what did they wear?
We had four bridesmaids which wore white butterfly dresses with little tiaras in their hair and
holding red posy’s. We also had two pageboys who wore black trousers and white shirt accompanied
by gold & white waistcoats and cravats to match. Our Koumbaro and Usher wore the same suits as
John but they both wore burgundy cravats.
Where was the reception held?
It was at the Regency Banqueting Suite London, which was fantastically organised. Thank you so
much Tash!
What decoration did you have at the reception and what were your bombonieres like?
We had chair covers, beautiful flower arrangements and a board of fairy lights by A Finishing
Touch.We had heart keyrings with diamontes as our bombonieres and gold heart chocolates in a
small box made by Thora Boxes.
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What was your cake like?
The cake was three tiers with red roses in between each tier with our initials on the middle tier “JB”. It
was made by a family friend and was lovely!
What food did you serve your guests?
The food was very tasty. We had Starters : Salmon, Main course: Chicken with a mushroom sauce,
potatoes and vegetables and for Dessert: Chocolate tartlet.
What advice would you give to other couples getting married?
Don’t listen to people saying “think of your money, and how much are you spending on that?” as it is
your day and enjoy it and have fun as believe us it goes very very quickly! Also get your Koumera to
take a mini sewing kit with her as your dress may get stepped on and torn!
Tell us about your special moment of the day?
Celebrating this special day with the people we love!
If you could do anything differently……
We would not do anything differently it was the perfect day. Oh maybe take
eye drops as my contact lenses were irritating me all day!
And finally the best bit where did you spend your honeymoon?
We went to Las Vegas and Hawaii which were both fantastic
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The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Divine
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Mother God
305 Camberwell New Road, London SE5 0TF
Tel: 020 7703 0137
The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Cross and
St. Michael
Golders Green Road, London NW11 8DA
Tel: 020 8455 7510 Fax: 020 8458 4752
The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of All Saints
Camden Street,London NW1 0JA
Tel: 020 7485 2149
The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Nicholas
60 Godolphin Road, London W12 8JW
Tel & Fax: 020 8743 3968
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Barnabas
Finsbury Road, Wood Green, London N22 8PA
Tel: 020 8888 2295 & 020 8889 1122 Fax: 020 8881
4455
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios
Town Road/Logan Road, London N9 0LP
Tel: 020 8803 4411 www.saintdemetrios.org.uk
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Eleftherios, St.
Anthia & St. Luke the Evangelist
Rucholt Road, Leyton, London E10 5NS
Tel: 020 8539 1425 & 020 8558 2199
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. John the Baptist
Wightman Road, London N8 0LY
Tel: 020 8348 7104 Fax: 020 8348 3158
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. John the
Theologian
184 Mare Street, London E8 3RD
Tel: 020 8985 5803/2900
The Greek Orthodox Church of Ss Constantine &
Helen, 69a Westow Street, Upper Norwood London
SE19 3RW, Tel & Fax: 020 8653 6824
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Lazarus and St.
Andrew the Apostle
Rutland Road, Forest Gate, London E7 8PH
Tel: 020 8472 2075 Fax: 020 8472 2164
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nectarios
Wycliffe Road, London SW11 5QR
Tel: 020 7228 4278 Fax: 020 7924 4113
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Catherine
(worshipping within the Anglican church St. Mark)
Potters Bar Road, Barnet, Herts EN5 5HN
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George
Borough Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey KT2
6BD, Tel & Fax: 020 8974 5754
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Panteleimon
660 Kenton Road, Harrow, Middx HA3 9QN
Tel & Fax: 020 8206 0004
www.st-panteleimon.org.uk
The Greek Orthodox Church of Christ the Saviour
Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Kent DA16 3PR
Tel: 020 8855 8116
CHURCH LISTINGS - BIRMINGHAM
The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition of
the Mother of God and St. Andrew
8 Arthur Place, Summer Hill, Birmingham B1 3DA
Tel & Fax: 0121 236 3274
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity and
St, Luke
Magnet Centre, Park Approach, Erdington, Birmingham B23 7SJ
Tel: 0121 326 7221
BRIGHTON
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity
Carlton Hill, Brighton East Sussex BN2 2GW
Tel & Fax: 01273 675 396
BRISTOL
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
Lower Ashley Road, Bristol BS5 0YL
Tel: 0117 951 0500
www.greekcommunitybristol.org.uk
CAMBRIDGE
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Athanasios and St.
Clement, Bridge Street, Cambridge
To advertise email [email protected]
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CHESTER
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Barbara the Great
Martyr , Overleigh Cemetery Chapel, Overleigh Road,
Handbridge, Chester CH4 7HW
GREAT YARMOUTH
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Spyridon
St. Peter’s Road, Gret Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 5DP
Mobiles: 07952 703 630 & 07982 615 890
HATFIELD & HERTFORDSHIRE
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Twelve Apostles
Kentish Lane, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Herts AL9
6NG, Tel: 01707 650 147 Fax: 01707 647 146
www.12apostles.co.uk
LEEDS
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Three Hierarchs
Harehills Avenue, Leeds LS8 4EU
Tel: 0113 249 0814 www.goc.lsd.org.uk
LIVERPOOL
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas
3 Berkley Street, Liverpool L8 1XB
Tel: 0151 709 9543
MANCHESTER
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation of
the Mother of God, Bury New Road, Salford, M7 4EY
Tel: 0161 792 2694 Fax: 0161 792 9816
www.greekchurchmanchester.org.uk
MARGATE
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Archangel Michael
8 Westbrook Cottages, Margate, Kent CT9 5BE
Tel :01843 294 477
NORTHAMPTON
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Neophytos
Kent Road off Berrywood Road, Duston,
Northampton NN5 9VH
PLYMOUTH
The Greek Orthodox Church of Ss Demetrios and
Nikitas
Central Road, West Hoe, Plymouth, Devon PL1 3BX
Tel: 01752 253 330
SOUTHAMPTON
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas
102 Bernard Street, Southampton, Hants, SO14 3EH
Tel&Fax: 023 8033 3076
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WESTON-SUPER-MARE
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Andrew the
Apostle, 40 Grove Road, Milton, Weston-Super-Mare,
North Somerset BS22 8HE
Tel: 01934 418 906
Registry Offices
Barnet
182 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, Middx, HA8 OAU
Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm by appointment only
020 8731 1100
Camden
Town Hall, Judd Street, London, WC1H 9JE
Monday - Friday 9.30 - 4pm and Saturdays by appointment
Email: [email protected]
020 7974 1900
Croydon
Mint Walk, Croydon, CR0 1EA
Monday - Friday 9.30 - 4pm by appointment only (and Saturdays by appointment)
Email: [email protected]
020 8760 5617
Enfield
Public Offices, Gentlemans Row, Enfield, EN2 6PS
Monday - Friday 9.15 - 4.30pm and Thursdays 10.30 4.30pm. By appointment only
Website: www.enfield.gov.uk/council
020 8367 5757
Haringey
Civic Centre, High Road, Haringey, London, N22 4LE Monday
- Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm and 2 - 4pm and Saturdays by
appointment
Email: [email protected]
020 8489 2605
Islington and London City
Islington Town Hall, Upper Street, London, N1 2UD Monday
- Friday 9am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 4pm and Saturdays by
appointment
020 7527 6350
Westminster
Westminster Council House, Marylebone Road, London,
NW1 5PT Monday - Friday 9.30 - 4pm and Saturdays by
appointment
Email: [email protected]
020 7641 1161
BIRMINGHAM
Register Office
Holliday Wharf
Holliday Street
Birmingham
B1 1TJ
England
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Telephone: 0121 675 1000
Outside UK: (+) 44 121 675 1000
Email: [email protected]
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