You say 'I do' to weddings at Trinity
Alongside wedding receptions (pictured) Trinity also wants to provide space for Civil Marriages and Civil Partnerships
Lots of people already have informal ceremonies at The Trinity Centre and we also get lots of enquiries as to whether people can have the whole ceremony here. We carried out a survey to see whether or not people thought it was a good idea to proceed with licensing the venue for Civil Marriages and Civil Partnerships - which opens the venue to more use for weddings but the ceremonies have to be without any religious/faith aspects.
By proceeding with the licence we will be able to offer people the whole package - people will be able to get legally married at the venue, with a ceremony of their choosing. 98% of respondents said yes, they would like us to license the venue for Civil ceremonies - here's just a selection of some of the positive feedback in support of the move:
Stunning location, nice opportunity to get married in local area
It is a venue I've always imagined having my civil partnership in
It would be such a fantastic venue
Those wishing to have a religious based ceremony will no doubt carry this out in their temple/place of worship and then come to Trinity for their party
Having ceremony and reception under one roof would be a great idea
Yes yes yes! Such a brilliant vibrant place; perfect for a diverse wedding! I'd happily get married there!
What's the difference between a religious marriage and a civil marriage or civil partnership?
Marriage in England and Wales is recognised in the forms of both civil and religious unions. There is a distinction between religious marriages - conducted by an authorised religious celebrant - and civil marriages/partnerships - conducted by a state registrar. Civil marriages may not take place in religious venues and vice versa - civil marriages cannot be conducted anywhere with a current religious connection.
What next?
In line with the application process, our application can be viewed at the Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, Old Market. Bristol BS2 0NW between 10am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Anyone wishing to oppose the application must give notice in writing to: The Bristol Register Office The Old Council House Corn Street Bristol, BS1 1JG , within 21 days, specifying the grounds of opposition. Persons objecting to the grant of a licence will be given the opportunity to attend the meeting of the Licensing Committee.
We are taking provisional bookings from 2014 onwards. If you would like to get in touch with us about this please email info@3ca.org.uk or call 0117 935 1200 to speak to someone in the Trinity Office.
