If you're not particularly religious but you want your wedding to be marked by a ceremonious occasion, maybe a Civil or what is also known as a Registry Office Ceremony is for you.

Make it Legal
In order to make any marriage legal it needs to be licensed. The process of application will depend which country you are in. If you reside in the UK apply to the local council in the area you live; even if you are getting married somewhere else. There are different types of license; special license to marry quickly, normal license, church license and residential status license, be sure you get the right one.

Make it Official
Find and officiant you can approach your local registry office for the names of officiants that can travel to your location. Meet with your officiant and discuss how you want your day to progress. Ask about ways to personalise your service one of the most common ways is to write your own vows.

Arrange your Venue
Before you finalise where you want your ceremony to take place you will need to check out the facilities. If you're having your wedding in a reception hall, these facilities often have co-ordinators who can make sure that the crowd moves smoothly from ceremony to reception. If you're doing your wedding at home, in a park or some other non-traditional place, be sure to look at the facilities that are available.