Looking for a new and exciting destination in which to get married but need not be expensive? Want a beach, sunshine and an English speaking location but don't want to travel miles away? Want your closest friends and family to attend your Big Day without burdening them with the huge cost (and embarrassment) of travelling transatlantic? Well with
, dedicated to all that is Gibraltarian, you can now do exactly that.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono got hitched here. Sean Connery loved it so much he got married, twice, here whilst Roger Moore chose Gibraltar as his honeymoon destination!
More and more couples wanting to get married in the sun are choosing Gibraltar as here you can be married within 24 hours of arrival without the residency requirements of other countries.
| |
 |
| |
| At My Gibraltar, we provide a complete one stop wedding service, an all inclusive wedding package, that includes not just your flights, accommodation and transfers but assistance with all legal paperwork including marriage licence, Governor's special licence and obtaining marriage certificates as requested by local legislation so that you can concentrate on the more important aspects of getting married such as deciding between chocolate cream or lemon filling for the wedding cake! |
| |
|
 |
In addition to booking your flights, accommodation and transfers, we also provide specialist wedding photographer and video services, bridal bouquets matching buttonholes, wedding cakes and wedding favours, champagne lunches and cocktail receptions, live music and entertainers, bridal make up and hair as well as pre-wedding couple massages and even fireworks ! |
|
|
No wedding is too big or too small and we can even cater for a romantic beach date for just the two of you! |
|
|
A GUIDE TO GETTING MARRIED IN GIBRALTAR |
|
|
| LEGAL DOCUMENTS : |
| You will need to provide the following documents : |
• Passport;
• Certified copy of Birth Certificate; • If previously married - original copy of decree absolute & all previous marriage certificates;
• If widowed - certified copy of death certificate of deceased partner & certified copy of original marriage certificate;
• If adopted or had change of name by deed poll, relevant certificate;
• Citizens of some countries may need to provide 'single status certificates'. |
| * You need to be resident in Gibraltar for at least 24 hours (on a working day) prior to getting married.
** Please note : no marriages may take place on a Public holiday or weekend (subject to change).l |
|
| WEDDING VENUES : |
The marriage may be solemnized or contracted in :
|
• The Registry Office;
• In Church;
• Other place of worship;
• Hotel;
• Gardens. |
|
| AGE OF MARRIAGE : |
| Minimum age of marriage : 16 years |
If below 18 years at time of marriage, you must produce the written consent of both sets of parents or legal guardians. The consent to marry must be valid by the law of the country where you are domiciled. |
|
CHANGE OF NAME : |
| If you have changed your name by deed poll or some other way, you must submit your original change of name deed. |
|
MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES : |
|
Service personnel should ensure that a Commanding Officer's Consent is obtained in writing before submitting an application for a Marriage Licence. |
|
APPLYING FOR MARRIAGE LICENCE : |
Once you have chosen a date for your marriage, you may telephone My Gibraltar on 0870 242 0241 or email the Wedding Planner on kay@cityvacations.co.uk to make a booking for the day of your choice. The booking will initially be a provisional booking and will be made after availability has been checked. In case your preferred date is unavailable, you will be invited to choose an alternative date. A time for the wedding will be allocated once all paperwork has been completed and the Special Licence has been ordered. At this stage, the booking for the marriage becomes a firm booking. |
|
THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY : |
You will attend before the Marriage Registrar on a date that is mutually convenient. You will need some identification such as passport or identity card which bears a recent photograph.
You will need two witnesses for your marriage ceremony which can be provided by My Gibraltar in the event of no guests attending. The ceremony will be conducted in English. If you do not speak English, please ask our Wedding Planners to provide you with an interpreter.
Photography is permitted during the second part of the ceremony ie: the exchange of rings (if any) and the signing of the Register. My Gibraltar can arrange the photographer to be present at your wedding. My Gibraltar can also provide any special floral arrangements that you would like to order for the Marriage room for your wedding. |
|
MARRIAGES OUTSIDE THE REGISTRY OFFICE : |
| You can have a civil marriage outside the Registry Office at one of the venues already approved by the Marriage Registrar for this purpose. Approved venues include : |
• Botanical Gardens;
• O'Callaghan Hotel;
• Caleta Hotel;
• Rock Hotel. |
Other venues are pending approval of marriage licence. |
|
WHEN CAN YOU GET MARRIED : |
| Marriages can be held Mon-Fri at the Registry Office and on Tue, Wed & Thu outside the Registry. You must notify My Gibraltar as soon as possible of the wedding venue of your choice to avoid disappointment. |
• THESE NOTES ARE FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. THE MARRIAGE REGISTRAR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER ANY OF THE ABOVE RULES OR ADD ADDITIONAL RULES WITHOUR PRIOR NOTICE. |
|
FURTHER ENQUIRIES : |
It is our supreme pleasure to be able to assist you in the planning and preparations of your Wedding Day. The Wedding Planners at My Gibraltar are here to help you at every step of the way to ensure that your Special Day is stress-free and the most enjoyable day of your life. If you have any enquiries, please contact kay@cityvacations.co.uk. |
