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Ceremonies
in the
London Borough of Merton
Contents Welcome
1. Welcome Welcome to Morden Park House, a delightful Georgian building set amid
beautiful parkland in the London Borough of Merton.
2-3. Booking your ceremony
Elegantly restored by English Heritage in 2000 the house has three
4. What to do next - the legal ceremony rooms, an elegant staircase ideal for photographs and a walled
courtyard. The perfect meeting place for your guests.
paperwork
Whether you live in the borough or just feel Morden Park House would be
5. Marriages and civil partnerships the right setting for your special day we want to help make your occasion
something to remember.
6. Other ceremonies sarahbrooksphotography.co.uk Your special event could be a marriage ceremony, the renewal of marriage
6. Renewal of vows vows, registering a civil partnership or naming a child. You may even choose
6. Commitment ceremonies to become a British citizen at Morden Park House.
7. Baby naming
Each of these momentous moments can take place in this delightful setting
and our staff will be on hand to make sure your celebration is truly
8-10. Morden Park House wonderful.
8. The Sheridan Room
9. The Lord Nelson Room May I take this opportunity to invite you to visit us to see for yourselves the
10. The Ewart Room elegant and charming rooms we have available.
11. Venues licensed for civil ceremonies To ensure all guests feel at ease there is a lift to all floors and parking is
available next to the house or outside the courtyard.
12. Citizenship ceremonies kellysnaps.co.uk
We also have a number of other venues in the borough licensed for civil
ceremonies and would be happy to provide you with further details of
13. Merton Register Office - Directions these.
14. Acknowledgements
Virginia Morris
14-15 Sponsoring Licensed Venues Superintendent Registrar
16-23. Local wedding services
24. Directory of advertisers
Photography by Helen Jones Morden Park House
25. Translation
Morden Park, London Road, James Russell Studios
Morden, Surrey. SM4 5QU
Telephone 0208 274 5777 - Fax 0208 648 0433
Email: registeroffice@merton.gov.uk
Helen Jones Photography
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Booking your
Ceremony
You may book your civil ceremony up To have your ceremony at any of the
to one year in advance by telephone, other licensed venues in the borough
fax, email or in person. Remember, to you need to book with us in the same
secure the date and time you want it way but please contact the venue first
is important to book well in advance. to make sure it is available.
Priority is given to those who come
to Morden Park House in person a If you would like to marry in church
year to the day before the ceremony. please call the priest or vicar first for
Please feel free to visit us at any time advice on whether or not you need to
to take a tour of the building and view contact the register office.
the rooms and elegant staircase. It is
necessary to book if you wish to visit Following your booking we will send
on Saturdays. you a provisional confirmation letter
explaining what to do next.
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What to do next - Marriages and Civil Partnerships
the legal paperwork
Wherever you live, both of you must When giving notice of an intention to marry or form a civil partnership you
attend the register office in the council must both show evidence of your age, residency and nationality, for example
tax area in which you have been a council tax bill or utility bill. You must also provide any documentation
staying for the previous seven clear relating to the ending of any previous marriage or civil partnership in this or
days. At the register office you must any other country, such as a decree absolute or a death certificate.
present your documents and give
notice of your intention to marry or
form a civil partnership. If either of you have changed your name
for any reason we may need to see legal
This does not apply to those subject to documentation to support this, for
immigration control who must attend example a deed poll or statutory
together at a designated office such declaration. Please contact us, or your
as Morden Park House. If you have local register office, if you need any
any queries about your paperwork you advice.
should contact the Home Office but
please get in touch with us if you need You cannot marry or form a civil
guidance. partnership if you are under 16. If you are
under 18 you will normally need consent
from a parent or guardian. Please contact
the superintendent registrar to discuss
the paperwork necessary for your
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Following the legal waiting period of 15
clear days, if no objections have been
received, you may marry at the location
given in your notice statement.
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There are no legal
preliminaries to any of these
ceremonies. They are not
Renewal of Vows Baby Naming
legally binding and have no
legal effect. However, the
celebrant will need to see a
This is a chance to renew vows to one A naming ceremony is a special way of celebrating your child’s birth and
certified copy of the birth,
marriage or civil partnership another to celebrate an anniversary or welcoming a new arrival into the family. It is an opportunity for parents and
certificate where appropriate. a lasting relationship. those close to the child to make promises and commitments for the future.
Some couples might choose to share
a silver or ruby anniversary by
renewing their vows in front of others.
Newly weds, on the other hand, might We encourage parents to choose the text
use a renewal of vows ceremony as for the ceremony and to include readings
a chance to enjoy a precious moment which make the ceremony personal to
with loved ones here following a their child.
marriage abroad.
A naming ceremony is not just to
Whatever the reason staff at Morden celebrate a new birth. All your children
Park House will guide you through can take part. This may be of particular
all the options to make the occasion interest to couples who would like to have
memorable. a naming ceremony for their children
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following their marriage.
This is not a legally binding ceremony
and has no legal effect. Naming ceremonies can be held in any
of the ceremony rooms at Morden Park
Commitment House or at any of our licensed venues.
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ceremonies This is not a legally binding ceremony
Couples who want to commit to each and has no legal effect.
other but for whatever reason are
unable to do so or do not wish to make
a legally binding commitment can seal
their relationship with a commitment
ceremony.
This is not legally binding and has no
legal effect.
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Marriage Rooms at Morden Park House The Lord Nelson Room
The Sheridan Room
This charming room, recently redecorated in green and cream, provides an The Lord Nelson Room has been beautifully decorated in pale lemon and a
intimate setting for any ceremony. The French windows open directly onto the vibrant blue. It was formerly the gentlemen's games room and has
park - ideal for photographs under the magnificent trees, which also provide an elegant Georgian bay windows and a crystal chandelier. The view from the
inviting canopy on hot summer days. Alternatively photographs can be taken on windows is of the impressive courtyard with its magnificent horse chestnut
the striking staircase in the centre of the house. trees. Fresh flowers add to the wonderful ambience, making the room
perfect for any ceremony.
The Sheridan Room seats 20 There is seating for 40 guests as
guests but you may invite up to 30 well as direct access to the
to join you on your special day. central staircase for your
exclusive use, providing a
magnificent photo opportunity.
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A virtual tour of the room, the house and A virtual tour of this room, the house and grounds is
grounds is available on our website at available on our website at
www.merton.gov.uk/living/register/registeroffice.htm www.merton.gov.uk/living/register/registeroffice.htm
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The Ewart Room Licensed Venues
The Ewart Room at the top of the house provides a delightful setting for your Antoinette Hotel King’s College School Lodge
ceremony with its beautiful architecture typical of an 18th century house. 249-263 The Broadway Woodhayes Road,
Wimbledon, London. SW19 1SD Wimbledon Common. SW19 4TT
Tel: 0870 011 8946 Tel: 020 8255 5401
This room seats up to 100 guests and the staircase will be for your exclusive
E mail: Email:
use from the moment you arrive. eventswimbledon@antoinettehotels.com ents@kcs.org.uk
Cannizaro House Morden Park House, Morden Park
West Side, London Road, Morden. SM4 5QU
Fresh flowers are provided to
Wimbledon Common. SW19 4UE Tel: 020 8274 5777
enhance the room but you are invited
Tel: 020 8879 1464 Email:
to add your own decorations such as Email: register.office@merton.gov.uk
ribbons and ties if you wish. The room info@cannizarohouse.com
is big enough to accomodate live Cannizaro House website New Wimbledon Theatre
music such as, a string quartet, and 93 The Broadway
we would be delighted to discuss any Chak 89 Wimbledon
James Russell Studios 105 Bond Road, Mitcham. CR4 3HG SW19 1QG
requirements you might have with
Tel: 020 8255 5401 Tel:020 8545 7900
you. An extended appointment is Email: Email:
needed for a ceremony in this room chak89@f2s.com sambain@theambassadors.com
so early booking is advisable.
A virtual tour of the room, the house
and grounds is available on our website at
www.merton.gov.uk/living/register/registeroffice.htm
James Russell Studios
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Citizenship Merton Register Office
Ceremonies PUTTING YOU FIRST
DIRECTIONS TO MORDEN PARK HOUSE
Morden Park House offers both group BY UNDERGROUND BY RAIL (THAMESLINK)
and individual citizenship ceremonies Take Northern line to Morden. Cross Use Morden South Station,
where those who have successfully over the road and either catch a bus approximately 40 minutes from
applied for British citizenship can (80.93 or 154) or turn right and walk Blackfriars. Merton College is
celebrate. along the A24 for approximately 20 almost opposite the station.
minutes to Merton College. Take right
turn immediately before college
There is an extra charge for individual
buildings. Morden Park House is
ceremonies but these do mean you
located at the end of this lane.
can invite your family and friends and
BY ROAD
chose a date and time convenient to
FROM M25
you, as long as it is during our opening
hours. From the M25 (Junction 9) take the
A24 signposted to Epsom and travel
north in the direction of Morden. James Russell Studios
During the ceremony each citizen is
Approximately 8 miles further on you FROM CENTRAL LONDON
required by law to take an oath and a
will pass a sign ‘Welcome to Morden’
pledge of allegiance. The National followed by a stretch of parkland on Travel through Wandsworth
Anthem is then sung and afterwards the left. Traffic lights are at the top of or Wimbledon until the A24 is
the citizenship certificates are the hill with a lay-by on the left. reached. Follow the directions to
presented and photographs can be Merton College buildings are on the M25 and Dorking. Ignore signs to
left beyond the lay-by. At the set of Morden Hall Park as this is a
taken.
traffic lights immediately past these completely different building.
buildings turn left. Signs to the Follow A24, pass under the railway
The ceremony and the special bridge and turn right immediately
Register Office and Morden
surroundings make this an occasion to prior to Merton College. See above
Swimming Pool are visible at this
treasure. junction. Proceed to the end of the and map.
lane. Morden Park House will be Staff will be pleased to assist if you
visible and a pay and display car park cannot locate us. Please telephone
is on the right. 0208 274 5777.
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Acknowledgements
Ad-vise UK Ltd. and Merton Registration Service gratefully acknowledge the support of the
companies whose advertisements appear in this brochure.
We wish to make clear that Ad-vise (UK) Ltd. and Merton Registration Service does not
endorse the products, companies or services featured. The pages contain comprehensive
information in attractive advertisements to cover all aspects of your ceremony, designed to help
you choose the best service for you.
Please browse through to gain quotes and information for your forthcoming ceremony.
Ad-vise and Merton Registration Service would also like to thank the following photographers
who have very kindly supplied beautiful images throughout the brochure.
Our thanks to:
James Russell Studio - Photography by Helen Jones
juliaboggiophotography.com - sylvanmason.com - forevervisual.com
insightphotographers.co.uk - chrisaplinphotography.com - kellysnaps.co.uk
sarahbrooksphotography.co.uk - picturedbyfloss.com (front cover images)
Produced by Ad-vise UK Ltd. Adverts by Donna Turbitt. Brochure design by Julie Lean
To Advertise your company in this brochure please call Ad-vise on: 01772 631903.
Email: enquiries@ad-vise.co.uk - Web: www.ceremoniesinmerton.co.uk
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Gift list
Kitchen Dining Room Bathroom
Baking tins Cheese board Bath mat
Bread bin Coffee set Bath towels
Can opener Cruet set Cabinet
Carving knives Cutlery Hand towels
Casserole Set Dinner service Linen basket
Cheese grater Tea service Mirror
Chopping board Dining table & chairs Scales
Clock Egg cups
Cooker Fruit bowl General
Deep fryer Mugs Carpets
Dishwasher Napkins Clothes horse
Dustpan & brush Table cloths Curtains
Electric kettle Pepper mill First aid kit
Food processor Garden furniture
Freezer Bar / glassware Garden tools
Frying pan Cocktail shaker Lawn mower
Hand whisk Carafe Luggage
Iron Decanter Pictures
Ironing board Glasses Plants
Kitchen scales Champagne glasses
Microwave oven Cocktail glasses
Lounge
Mixing bowls Wine glasses
Armchairs
Oven gloves Ice bucket
Bookcase
Pastry cutters Coffee table
Pedal bin Bedroom
Cushions
Alarm clock
Pressure cooker DVD player
Refrigerator Bed
Magazine rack
Saucepans Bedside cabinets
Mirror
Sieve Bedside lamps
Table lamp
Sink set Bedspread
Hi Fi
Spice rack Blankets
Television
Spin dryer Chair
Step ladder Clock radio
Storage jars Dressing table
Tea towels Duvet cover
Toaster Pillows
Tumble dryer Sheets
Vacuum cleaner Wardrobe
Vegetable rack
Photograph by Helen Jones
Washing machine
22Directory
If you would like more information in your own language,
please contact us at the address shown in the box below.
Arabic Albanian
Licensed Venues Nese deshironi me shume informacion ne gjuhen tuaj, ju lutemi te na
kontaktoni ne adresen e dhene ne kutine me poshte.
Cannizaro House 020 8879 1464
The King's College School 020 8255 5401
Photography
Bengali
Julia Boggio Photography 020 8543 3349
Daniel Gulliver Photography 07979 268 512
Chinese
James Russell Studio 020 8946 0439
A.L.K. Photographic 020 8544 0633
Farsi
Helen Jones Photography 07973 84 1476
French
Bridal Wear / Bridesmaids / Pour tout renseignement complémentaire dans votre propre langue, veuillez
nous contacter à l’adresse figurant dans l’encadré du bas.
Evening Wear & Accessories
Luella’s Boudoir 020 8879 7744
Polish
Shane Rosanne 020 8542 1022
Designer Weddings 020 8769 2264
Punjabi
Naomi Neoh 020 8874 7576
Katja Nuutinen Fashion Designer 020 8944 8848
Somali
Hadii aad u baahan tahay faahfaahin intaa kabadan oo ku soobsan afkaaka
Jewellers hooyo ama Af Somali fadlan lana soo xiira cinwaanka hoos ku qoran.
Michael Platt Jewellers 020 8947 4772
Spanish
Si usted desea más información en su propia lengua,
Gordon Marks 020 8946 3386 por favor contáctenos en la dirección al pie del formato.
Tamil
Flowers
Thanks a Bunch 020 8946 6422
Wedding Cars Urdu
Timeles Experience 01372 276 222 You can also get this The Register Office
information in large print, Morden Park House, Morden Park
London Road, Morden, Surrey
Cakes in Braille and on audiotape. SM4 5QU. Tele 0208 274 5777
Suzelle Cakes Ltd. 020 8874 4616
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24 25Merton Register Office
Morden Park House, Morden Park
LondonRoad, Morden. SM4 5QU
Tel: 020 8274 5777
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