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On-site marriage registration has become fashionable.

If five to seven years ago there were only a few newlyweds choosing this option for marriage, now more than a third of wedding ceremonies take place in this format.

Meanwhile, the bride and groom do not always fully understand what on-site marriage registration is.

• Law on official registration
• Cost of on-site registration
• Who conducts registration outside the registry office?
• Step-by-step instructions for organizing a destination wedding
• What is important when preparing a wedding?

OUTDOOR MARRIAGE CEREMONY

A wedding with on-site marriage registration has become firmly in fashion and has become an almost integral part of the wedding day. But not all newlyweds fully understand what it is and “what they eat it with.” Let's find out in this article.

• Where to conduct on-site marriage registration?
• Official and informal outdoor ceremony
• Pros and cons of weddings with on-site registration
• How to choose a place for an outdoor ceremony?
• How much does it cost to organize an outdoor wedding ceremony?
• Who conducts registration outside the registry office?
• Scenario and timing of the away ceremony
• Features of organizing on-site marriage registration.
• Arch as an integral attribute of on-site wedding registration

We will consider all these questions below.

Spiridonov's mansion

The mansion was built in 1895 according to the design of an Austrian architect for Nikolai Vladimirovich Spiridonov, who was known for his educational activities and philanthropy. Blok, Bryusov and Gorky visited the halls of this mansion, and now anyone can organize a wedding ceremony there. The building was restored in 2016 and the space was decorated in light colors. Photos of the updated interiors and floor plans can be found on the official website of the mansion.

@spiridonovhouse

Contacts: Moscow, Maly Gnezdnikovsky lane, building 9, building 1.

How to apply: The application can be submitted online or in person at the Tagansky Civil Registry Office. (Taganskaya Street, building 44. Telephone).

@romanova_photography

WHAT IS AN EXIT WEDDING REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGE?

On-site marriage registration is the registration of a marriage outside the walls of the registry office. Field registration of marriage can be carried out both officially and unofficially. In the second option, the wedding ceremony is a beautiful and carefully rehearsed production with the bride and groom in the lead roles, which does not exclude a visit to the registry office.

Next, we will understand the features of official and unofficial on-site wedding registration.

Museum-apartment of A.S. Pushkin on Arbat

Address - st. Arbat, 53

Registration schedule : 2 times a year – in mid-February and on City Day.

The cost of basic services is 25,000 (The standard package of services includes: hall rental, marriage registration, musical accompaniment, photo and video shooting, buffet)

The Moscow Civil Registry Office to which the application for marriage is submitted is the Khamovnichesky Civil Registry Office Department

In 1831, when Pushkin decided to marry Natalya Goncharova, he rented an apartment on the second floor of a two-story house on Arbat, owned by the family of the provincial secretary Khitrov. He didn’t even think that several centuries later lavish wedding ceremonies would be held in this house in costumes from the poet’s era, and he didn’t expect that there would be many connoisseurs of his talent who would want to get married in this apartment filled with the light of Russian poetry.

Additional services: Buffet (in the open courtyard of the museum) Tour of the museum

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WHAT ARE THE FIELD REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGES?

Is on-site marriage registration an official procedure?

Legally, “registration of marriage” means making an entry about the event in the Civil Registry Book. After this, the man and woman are officially considered husband and wife, and the marriage is considered valid.

The civil registration book is a very important document, to which a number of strict restrictions apply, one of which is that the book is prohibited from being removed from the walls of the registry office building without the grounds provided for by law. Unofficial exit registration does not apply to them. Therefore, from a legal point of view, it has no legal force.

At the outdoor ceremony, the newlyweds put their signatures on a symbolic certificate. Therefore, an away ceremony does not cancel a visit to the registry office in person, where:

• The civil servant will carry out all actions provided for by law;
• Will make and seal the corresponding entry in the Civil Registry Book.

What you need to prepare to apply for marriage registration and how to do it, you will find at this link.

In Moscow, there are several historical, cultural and a number of new locations where it is possible to legally formalize relations, i.e. Organize off-site marriage registration officially. We talked about these places in detail here.

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Registration of a marriage in the registry office and on-site registration outside the registry office in places specially designated for marriage registration is an official procedure involving filing an application and making an entry in the Civil Registry Book, thanks to which your union becomes legal.

An unofficial outdoor marriage ceremony is a well-prepared, staged wedding ceremony, compiled and executed taking into account all the wishes of the couple, but has no legal force. Does not exclude visiting the registry office!

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Thus, on-site marriage registration is divided into two types

OFFICIAL EXIT REGISTRATION

It is carried out in strictly permitted places, upon application, at a certain time and with a number of restrictions that need to be clarified in the place where you are going to hold the outdoor ceremony.
Applications are submitted to the registry office to which the place of exit registration is associated.

Organizing a formal ceremony is another big topic. Where you can officially hold an outdoor ceremony in Moscow and how much it costs, we described in detail in this article.

UNOFFICIAL EXIT REGISTRATION

Such marriage registration is unofficial and purely symbolic and assumes that at the time of the wedding celebration, you have already signed at the registry office and are legal spouses.
You can sign the day before, a few days BEFORE the wedding, or on the day of the celebration itself. And the ceremony itself is nothing more than a “theatrical show” for organizing a holiday. The entire ceremony is developed individually: the newlyweds themselves choose the host, music, theme of the holiday, etc. Thus, marriage registration takes place without banal actions and acquires appropriate solemnity and romance.

What it is?

If we talk about the legal side, then in Russia the ritual in question has no force; in other words, it is a rehearsed beautiful production with the newlyweds in the lead roles . Another necessary participant is, of course, the receptionist, who can be anyone from a best friend to a professional actor. The lovers pronounce touching vows and sign a symbolic certificate. So if the newlyweds decide to have this type of marriage, then first they will still have to come to the registry office in person and sign, because Russian citizens can officially formalize their relationship only within the walls of a state institution .

You will find what you need to apply for registration at the link, and in short, you need to collect the required list of papers:

• two passports;
• statement;
• receipt of paid state duty;
• and also a certificate of divorce from a previous marriage, if there was one.

They submit documents online on the State Services website, or by going together to the registry office or the MFC, and this must be done a month before the desired date of registration.

In most cases, those planning an outdoor wedding sign in a non-ceremonial setting, for which any weekday is intended, except Friday. If you want a ceremonial registration, then Saturday and Friday are reserved for this.

There is a special accounting book in which the appropriate stamps are placed after the registration of each marriage. You cannot take it outside the registry office; this is considered a crime. Consequently, an outdoor celebration that is held outside the doors of the institution cannot be considered official.

There are reasons why you may still be painted outside state walls, these include the following cases:

• if one of the future spouses is seriously ill and is in the hospital;
• if the bride or groom is in prison.

With special permission, a government agency employee can come to a hospital or prison and register a union there.

But in Moscow there are several historical and cultural locations where it is possible to legally formalize relationships, since they have an agreement with the registry office.

WHY DO YOU NEED EXIT REGISTRATION?

Only at on-site registration can you create an atmosphere that conveys your most sincere emotions. An outdoor ceremony allows you to gather all the guests in one place, because only a limited number of guests can be present at registration at the registry office. And also, on-site marriage registration is an opportunity to get incredibly beautiful wedding shots for a long memory.

Moscow State Art Gallery

People's Artist of the USSR Ilya Glazunov

Address - st. Volkhonka, 13

Registration schedule - Throughout the year, once a month on Fridays (by agreement with the gallery)

The cost of basic services is 25,000 (The standard package of services includes: a marriage registration ceremony, a short tour of the museum halls, photo and video shooting, musical accompaniment (violin quartet))

The Moscow Civil Registry Office to which the application for marriage is submitted is the Khamovnichesky Civil Registry Office Department

The Picture Gallery is famous for its unique paintings, Empire style interiors, high grand staircases and the spirit of Moscow’s historical past. Here we are always happy to put our halls at the disposal of newlyweds who want to officially register their marriage within the walls of the gallery. The ceremonial registration takes place on the ground floor in the main hall. During the ceremony, the museum complex is closed, which allows you to create an atmosphere of intimacy and real home comfort in the very center of Moscow.

Additional services: Buffet for 50 people. Buffet hall on the 4th floor for up to 70 people.

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PROS AND DISADVANTAGES OF OUTSIDE MARRIAGE REGISTRATION

Advantages of an outdoor ceremony

✔️ You can choose absolutely any month, date and time for your wedding. How to choose a wedding date in 2022, read this article.

✔️ Imagine that you will be late to the registry office. No one will wait for you there and they simply won’t sign you in. Everything will have to be transferred. With informal check-in, you are not tied to a strict schedule.

✔️ The away ceremony will not be like any other, because you will plan the whole process yourself.

✔️ In the registry office, everything takes place according to certain standards and scenario, and at your registration it will be as you want: any music, dress code, notes of humor and individuality in the speech of the host, a beautiful entrance of the bride and groom, romantic vows, unforgettable photographs and the most important thing is emotions.

✔️ On your wedding day, you don’t need to waste time traveling around the city - from the painting place to the banquet hall. Indeed, in most cases, a wedding with an outdoor ceremony is held in the same place where the main part of the celebration will take place.

✔️ You will be able to invite an unlimited number of guests, unlike the registry office.

✔️ Such on-site registration can take place anywhere in the world: on a beach abroad, in the air in a hot air balloon, on the roof of a high skyscraper. It all depends only on your desire, imagination and financial capabilities.

Disadvantages of an outdoor ceremony

x Careful and lengthy preparation will be required. After all, it is necessary to find a suitable territory, come up with and organize the zone itself (arch, buffet table, technical equipment), find a registrar or host, write or order romantic vows.

x The cost of the ceremony in question will be significantly higher than the usual classical painting.

x Some locations, for example, in a city park, square or on the embankment, must be agreed upon with the city district administration and permission for this event must be obtained from them.

x Unpredictability of weather conditions when organizing an outdoor ceremony. You need to think about plan B.

Scenario

After considering the main stages of preparing for a destination wedding, let's move on to the action itself, or more precisely, to how it takes place:

1. On the appointed day, the area for registering your marriage is set up - an arch, a table, and chairs are placed. It is better to do this a couple of hours before the arrival of guests and young people, so that nothing has time to break. Decoration is done either by friends of the newlyweds, or by employees of the wedding agency.
2. Next, the invitees arrive and take their seats according to the registrar’s instructions. You can simply attach name cards to the chairs.
3. Sometimes friends of the groom and bridesmaids come to the arch in front of the newlyweds. They look more impressive in identical outfits.
4. Then the heroes of the occasion themselves appear in front of their family and friends, and they walk to the altar to applause. There are two options: they can go out together, or first the future husband, and then his betrothed, accompanied by her father.
5. Presenter's speech. Usually he makes a beautiful opening speech, then passes the floor to the newlyweds and they pronounce romantic vows to each other, then the registrar asks the newlyweds whether they agree to this marriage and after the cherished “Yes” the couple exchanges rings, signs a symbolic certificate and seals their union with a kiss.
6. Relatives and friends congratulate the newly-made family, and this event ends with a buffet and a photo session as a keepsake.

Organizing an off-site wedding registration of marriage is a long, tedious and expensive process, but it is worth it, because your celebration will be unique and unique. We wish you a memorable and interesting ceremony.

WHAT INCLUDES OUTSIDE MARRIAGE REGISTRATION

• 1 An arch decorated in the general wedding style. There are also a great many options for wedding arch shapes.
• 2 Registrar
• 3 Table for painting
• 4
  Folder, pen
• 5
  Ring pad
• 6
  Chairs or benches for guests
• 7
  Music. Orchestra, musicians or DJ
• 8
  Solemn vows of the bride and groom. You can write them yourself or order them. It’s better to rehearse your speech in advance or print it on beautiful cards.
• 9
  Bags with rose petals for showering the newlyweds after the ceremony
• 10 Optional (optional attribute of the ceremony) - carpet, wide glossy fabric or rose petals
• 11 Plan B in case of bad weather

Petrovsky Travel Palace

(Object of cultural heritage of federal significance “Petrovsky Travel Palace, 1776-1796, architect M.F. Kazakov”)

Address - Leningradsky Prospekt, 40

Registration schedule - During the year, 2 days per month (in the summer, 4 days per month) according to the schedule agreed upon by the administration of the institution.

Cost of basic services - 35.000

The Moscow registry office to which the application for marriage is submitted is the Tver registry office department

Website - https://www.kst-wedding.ru/uslugi/svadba-v-petrovskom-putevom-dvorce/

Minimum wedding package: Cost: 35,000 rub. Duration: 45 minutes Number of guests: up to 20 people List of services: string quartet, footmen. Wedding package standard: Cost: 55,000 rub. Duration: 1 hour Number of guests: up to 25 people List of services: palace marriage registration ceremony in European style, master of ceremonies, string quartet, footmen, wedding director. Wedding package standard +: Cost: 74,000 rubles Duration: 1 hour Number of guests: up to 35 people List of services: palace marriage registration ceremony in European style, meeting guests at the gate on the palace grounds, master of ceremonies, string quartet, footmen, wedding officiant, arch with elements of floristry, rose petals. Nearest places for a wedding walk: Petrovsky Park Khodynskoe Field (1 km) Dubki Park (3 km) Sokolniki Park (7.5 km) Botanical Garden (5.5 km) Red Square, Alexander Garden, Gum (5.5 km)

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WHO HOLD THE OUTDOOR CEREMONY?

It is worth noting that in the case of unofficial on-site registration, the style of the event is set by the newlyweds themselves. There are no frameworks or standards: anyone can read the ceremonial speech and issue the first family document.

In most cases, such ceremonies are conducted by the Registrar/Master of Ceremonies. The ceremony can also be held by:

• Friends, host, professional actor, celebrity or media personality
• Rarely a civil servant of the civil registry office

Accessories

There are many accessories for carrying out an unusual marriage registration. Where can I buy them? Is it possible to make them yourself? What decor is better to choose? The answers to these questions will be discussed further.

Arch

The main attribute of an outdoor ceremony.
The types of arches and the features of their design are described in detail in the article about wedding arches. Attention! A traditional arch or a fashionable screen can be replaced by a gazebo, a fountain or a spreading tree in the park.

Table

To hold the formal part, you will need an elegant but fairly high table (from 90 cm), which will be in harmony with the arch and the overall decor of the event. It can be wooden or metal with beautiful forging elements.

A round or square tabletop looks good. On it will be a pillow with rings, a book or marriage registration form, in which the couple will need to sign, and a certificate.

• The handmade table can be ordered online. Its cost will vary from 2000 to 5000 rubles. A wider selection of already decorated tables for rent from 1000 rubles per day;
• You can make a table yourself, but this is a more labor-intensive and not very cheap option. The easiest way is to cut two tabletops of different diameters from plywood or chipboard and fasten them to a wooden “leg” at the top and bottom;
• You can decorate the finished table with a heavy tablecloth or light translucent fabric. In the first version, the tablecloth comes down in long folds, in the second, the fabric is draped with a ribbon around the table leg. Ribbons can be complemented with a floral arrangement.

Racks, columns

Beautiful decorative elements that can be used to highlight the space from the beginning of the carpet to the arch. Racks are usually made of metal or wood and decorated with openwork carvings. Columns can be made of foam plastic, profile pipe or wood.

• The cost to order varies from 1,600 to 10,000 rubles. The average price is 3000-4500 rubles. Rent will cost from 600 rubles;
• Racks and columns are framed with flowers and draped with light fabric and ribbons. Vases with flowers are also placed on them. Long thin stands with curved hooks on which you can hang various flower arrangements, neat balls of artificial roses, decorative cages, Chinese lanterns look beautiful and unusual;
• You can try to make the stands yourself. There are original options that are not very difficult to implement. For example, DIY candle stands will cost much less than custom-made ones.

These racks will require the following parts:

1. metal-plastic pipe with a diameter of 16 mm, board (15×2.5 cm);
2. Plastic 5 mm thick, wooden plank (with base 10x10 mm);
3. Drill with a feather drill with a diameter of 16 mm;
4. Self-tapping screws;

Stages of work:

1. Cut the metal-plastic pipe into several pieces 40, 80, 100 cm long;
2. To prevent it from bending, strengthen the parts by driving a hewn wooden plank inside each;
3. Cut a small square or hexagon out of plastic that will serve as a candle stand. Using a self-tapping screw, secure it to the tube;
4. Drill holes on a wooden board at a distance of about 10 cm from each other;
5. Insert the tubes into these holes;
6. Can be painted with light paint.

Screens

Instead of an arch, carved openwork screens are sometimes used at outdoor ceremonies. The newlyweds look very tender and romantic against their background.

• You can make a screen to order from 15,000 to 30,000 rubles;
• The rental cost will be 7,000-10,000 rubles;
• In this case, no special decor is required, since the screens look impressive on their own. You can add a few artificial flowers or a small flower garland.

Vases

Large vases with flowers can be used as delimiters for the newlyweds' area. Placed along the carpet, they create a special solemn atmosphere.

• It is better not to spend money on purchasing vases. The price will be quite high (1000-3000 per piece) , and in the future they may not be useful;
• Renting small vases will cost from 300 rubles, massive flowerpots - 900-1500 rubles;

Balls, paper compositions

Balls are always a relevant and relatively inexpensive decorative element. Helium and regular balloons are suitable for decorating the arch. Helium balloons are best used when decorating the walkway area. The large balls floating in the air along it look original. They can also be mounted on counters or on guest chairs.

• The cost of balloons with air is 10-12 rubles per piece, with helium - from 35-400 rubles;
• Decor in the form of inscriptions or photo printing can be ordered from event agencies. You can also complement the balls with light fabrics: throw tulle, guipure or organza over the ball, gather the fabric down at the base, and tie it with a beautiful ribbon;
• Paper compositions are combined with balls. Crafts made from crepe paper look impressive: various pompoms; honeycomb-shaped balls; garlands of them;

You can make paper balls with your own hands. For this you will need crepe paper, cardboard, PVA glue, double-sided tape, scissors, needle, thread.

Creation stages:

1. Cut a circle out of cardboard and divide it in half;
2. On a clean sheet of paper, apply strips of different colors at equal distances from each other;
3. Place a layer of crepe paper on this sheet and apply glue strictly along the lines;
4. Repeat the action with several layers of crepe paper;
5. Place a semicircle of cardboard on this blank and glue it, trim the edges of the crepe paper to the shape of the cardboard;
6. Glue a second semicircle of cardboard on the opposite side of the workpiece;
7. Secure the edges of the workpiece with thread;
8. Glue the halves together with double-sided tape;
9. Open the ball.

Textile

The fabric will be useful for literally every detail when decorating the site for on-site registration. It can make your holiday truly solemn, adding shades of tenderness and romance or rich luxury.

Properly selected materials will help emphasize the intended style of the event. Drapery will also allow you to play with the space and divide it into zones.

Important! It is worth considering in advance what materials, shades and how much fabric may be required.

Weightless translucent fabrics are useful for decorating the arch and draping the table for the registration ceremony. For such purposes, it is better to take chiffon, tulle, gauze or organza .

Unusual racks with colored fabric and flowers.

A delicate veil of these materials can be used to envelop a wedding gazebo, boundary posts, and individual decorative elements (large balls, elegant cages).

The arched tent framed by snow-white organza looks great. The fabric flowing downwards creates a romantic mood.

Silk, curtain materials, fabrics with ornaments and velvet will also be appropriate when decorating a celebration. Noble textiles (silk, velvet) are suitable for decorating an arch.

A thick, long tablecloth with neat folds is good for the table at which the newlyweds are signing. This drapery looks elegant, solemn and most comfortable for newlyweds. It is also advisable to cover chairs for guests with thick fabric.

The way the fabric is draped plays a significant role. Fabric in several layers, all kinds of overhangs and sags, buffet skirts will add special solemnity when decorating tables in the guest area . Graceful folds of buffet skirts will hide the space under the tables.

a color scheme from pastel tones of two or three shades . Depending on the season, the tones of fabrics may change: emerald shades are good in spring and summer, beige and golden ones are good in autumn . The combination of pink with lilac or gray is popular .

Attention! The decorative fabric itself will be inexpensive (from 800-1500 rubles, depending on the type of material). However, it is worth considering the services of a design specialist. Some agencies offer to rent fabrics, paying only for the services of a designer.

Flowers

Flowers are always appropriate for a wedding ceremony. They can be both living and artificial. To decorate an arch, it is better to give preference to decorative flowers or flower garlands .

Tables and counters can also be decorated with real flowers. In addition, flowers look harmonious on chairs or benches for guests, gazebos, tents, and columns.

Flowers randomly scattered along the path for young people, or bouquets with lush buds in flowerpots look beautiful and romantic.

For table decor, linear floral arrangements are suitable, which seem to divide the space in half. More compact bouquets are good for round tables.

When choosing flowers, you should take into account the natural color of the area where the event is taking place, as well as its style.

If the outdoor ceremony is held in ancient estates or museums, then it is advisable to use floor or table flower arrangements.

You should also take into account aromas - in a closed room, sharp or strong odors of flowers can make you feel stuffy.

You can buy fresh flowers in florist shops. Average prices for one piece start from 50-100 rubles. The compositions will cost much more - from 1000-3000 rubles.

Prices for high-quality artificial flowers start from 200-300 rubles per piece.

Chairs

Chairs for guests will provide comfort during the marriage registration ceremony. They should be beautiful and comfortable. Folding options, Chiavari chairs, wicker chairs, and benches are popular.

They can be placed in a circle if there are few people present, or in even rows on both sides of the path.

• A set of suitable chairs can even be bought at a furniture showroom, but it will be quite expensive;
• It is better to rent chairs. One day of rental will cost 200-800 rubles;
• Chairs are decorated with beautiful fabric, ribbons, bows or flowers.

Chair covers

Chairs draped with fabric always look more festive. Beautiful covers with bows on the backs of chairs will add more solemnity to the event. They are easy to rent at a price of 200-300 rubles per piece (the price is indicated including decoration).

Banners

Banners with the names of young people can perform different functions: replace a traditional arch, be a decorative element, or a beautiful backdrop for a photo zone. The banner is a structure made of canvas (paper, plywood) measuring 2x3 m and fastening elements.

Usually it contains the names, initials of the newlyweds, and the wedding date. In view of this, the banner is made to order, the approximate cost is 5,000-10,000 rubles.

Certificate form

A form for painting (or certificate) is offered to the newlyweds at the final part of the ceremony. They must put their signatures on the certificate.

Important! Don't forget a pen to sign on the certificate too!

As a rule, such decorative forms are used at a ceremony when you don’t want to take the official marriage registration certificate with you from the registry office and need to replace it with something alternative. Such a certificate (form) remains young as a memory of exit registration.

Below, you can download samples of marriage certificates:

Folder

A certificate folder will help you preserve your marriage document. You can buy it in an online store or order it from private craftsmen. Prices vary from 100 to 1000 rubles.

Ring pad

A ring stand/cushion is an important accessory. The newlyweds' rings are stored on it until registration. It usually stands on the reception desk.

Track

The path along which the newlyweds walk to the arch is an indispensable attribute of the away ceremony. It can be made of thick fabric or lined with flower petals. Fabric options may vary.

The most common is the carpet. It can be easily improved by covering it with material to match the wedding. Gabardine, crepe-satin, and felt are suitable. The initials of the newlyweds look beautiful on the fabric.

You can buy a wedding path from 800 to 7000 rubles.

Petals, confetti

Petals or confetti are useful for decorating the bridal path. The petals of fresh flowers, randomly scattered along the path, look romantic; they can also be used to lay out an interesting pattern or the initials of the newlyweds.

Guests shower the bride and groom with petals or confetti, congratulating them on their marriage. A small bag with rose petals costs 100-150 rubles.

Sound

Audio equipment for a presenter is important in several aspects:

• a microphone will allow all guests to hear every word of the registrar and the newlyweds;
• light, pleasant music can sound in the background, and bright music can serve to highlight the climax of the ceremony.

Additionally : how to choose a DJ for a wedding? What questions to ask? What equipment should you have? Read more here .

Live music

The presence of musicians will enhance the touching, sincere notes in the ceremony. Typically, saxophone, violin, flute, and harp are played at off-site registration. Musician services cost from 5,000 rubles per hour.

Lighting, garlands, candles

When organizing an evening or night ceremony, you need to think about lighting. Preference should be given to soft, gentle light.

Illumination of the registration area:

• Cute lanterns placed on columns or hung on racks;
• Burning garlands and candles will create a romantic atmosphere.

WHAT YOU NEED TO CONSIDER WHEN ORGANIZING AN OUTDOOR CEREMONY

PLACES FOR OUTSIDE MARRIAGE REGISTRATION

WHERE TO HOLD THE OUTDOOR CEREMONY?

— Registration in a country house or cottage

The ideal solution for country weddings would be to rent a house in nature outside the city. Specially equipped country wedding houses offer newlyweds the most beautiful place for an outdoor ceremony, a tent or veranda for a banquet and a whole house so that after the wedding they don’t have to go anywhere, but stay there and relax.

— Registration at a country wedding venue

The same advantages as in the previous option, only with the difference that not all such sites allow you to stay and accommodate guests. But most country wedding venues still have rooms nearby.

— Registration by the water

One of the most popular ideas in the warm season is organizing an outdoor wedding registration on the banks of a river or lake. A pier or bridge is a great option. And if we are talking about a wedding abroad, then on the seashore or ocean on a snow-white sandy beach.

— Registration in a forest clearing

Such an atmospheric location can be found in almost all suburban venues. Very atmospheric!

— Registration at the restaurant

This option has many advantages. Most restaurants will have a special area where you can hold the ceremony and then head to the banquet hall. In addition, this is an ideal solution for the cool season.

— Check-in at the hotel

The hotel has a special registration area, a banquet hall, and rooms for you and your guests.

— Registration in Loft

One of the most popular formats for holding a wedding day at present. But this option is suitable only for those couples who like this brutal loft style.

— Registration in a historical place steeped in history

In a museum, castle or estate you will feel a special holiday atmosphere.

— Registration on the roof

Quite an interesting solution to exchange rings at bird's eye view, which has recently become very popular.

— Registration in the air in a hot air balloon

A non-standard idea for extreme sports enthusiasts. But! In this case, guests will not see the entire process.

— Registration in the mountains

For lovers of breathtaking landscapes, it would be the best decision to go to the mountains.

— Registration abroad

If you have the desire and opportunity, you can go to another country. A chic beach on the ocean or an ancient medieval castle somewhere in Europe - the choice is yours. But on-site registration abroad is not a budget-friendly pleasure, especially if you still plan to invite guests there.

Symbolic wedding ceremony: top 5 advantages

Symbolic ceremony for two
As mentioned above, such a ceremony does not have legal force, but it has a number of advantages over official options that are difficult to challenge:

• Possibility to choose the venue

  Here, your imagination is not limited to several options; you can choose the location that best suits you to make your dream wedding come true: in the forest, on the shore of a lake or on the sea beach, in the mountains or in a field, in a tent by the water or next to a banquet hall - the ceremony will be exactly the way you always dreamed.

• Possibility to choose a registrar

  Yes, you can independently choose the person who will conduct such an important ceremony, you can discuss with him the text that will be pronounced, choose the script for the ceremony, and so on.

• You can select any date and time

  You do not have to adapt to the schedule and workload of the registry office; you can choose a convenient day and time. You can hold a ceremony at sunset, with live music, in the flickering of candles, like in your favorite movie.

• You can choose the background music

  The musical content creates that very festive atmosphere; it is important that it reflects the character of your couple.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT VENUE FOR A RETURNING CEREMONY/REGISTRATION IN 2022?

I remember “It’s not the place that makes a person, but...” These lines are not suitable for our situation, it’s the place and beautiful scenery that will decorate your wedding photos!

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Here are the main points that should not be overlooked when organizing an outdoor ceremony:

✔️ PROXIMITY TO THE CITY

This means that the site for the outdoor ceremony should be located next to the restaurant or site where the banquet part will take place. Ideally, if this is the same place. This leads to the next point...

✔️ TRANSFER OF GUESTS

This is perhaps one of the most important aspects. After all, guests often want to relax and leave the car. If you tell them that the wedding will be 100 km from the city, they will at least get tense. Therefore, take care in advance of transport that will take guests to the celebration site on the appointed day and time.

✔️ BEAUTIFUL VIEW

The ideal would be to have wonderful landscapes and a spacious area. As they say, nature should please the eye. A pond, greenery, flowers, flowering trees, singing birds (but not biting insects) - this is just ideal!

✔️ AVAILABILITY OF A ROOF OR SPARE SPACE FOR THE CEREMONY

It is important to provide for EVERYTHING. Bad weather can ruin everything if you are not prepared for it. Therefore, an awning, a gazebo, blankets, umbrellas for guests - everything should be in reserve.

✔️ ARCH, DECORATION AND ACCESSORIES

All decorations are prepared in advance: an arch, chairs for guests, a pillow for rings, a pen for painting, etc. It is understood that all this is in charge of one person - the wedding decorator.

✔️ SOUND

To avoid echoes from the sound, which, you see, may well spoil the entire impression of what is happening, it is necessary to provide sound equipment directly at the ceremony site, and not just in the banquet hall.

✔️ POSITION OF THE ARCH IN RELATION TO THE LIGHT

If the sun blinds your eyes, you may end up with some not-so-successful shots!

SCENARIO AND TIMETING OF THE OUTDOOR CEREMONY

How is everything going?

1. On the wedding day, the exit registration area is decorated - an arch, a table, and chairs are placed. The necessary equipment is installed, and if necessary, a rehearsal is held with the newlyweds. Decorators are involved in decorating the outdoor ceremony area. At this time, the registrar also prepares for the ceremony and the arrival of guests.
2. At the designated time, guests begin to gather. So that guests do not get bored while waiting for the newlyweds, a buffet area and, if desired, several interactive areas are organized for them. Then they take their places in the exit registration area. In most cases, all processes are controlled by the wedding coordinator or friends/parents of the newlyweds.
3. Then there is a ceremonial entrance of the bride and groom to a pre-selected musical composition. There are two options: the newlyweds can go out together, or first the groom and then the bride, accompanied by her father.
4. The registrar makes a beautiful opening speech, then passes the floor to the newlyweds and they pronounce romantic vows to each other. The cherished “Yes” and the couple exchange rings, sign a symbolic certificate and seal their union with a kiss.
5. After the ceremony, family and friends congratulate the newlyweds and take memorable photographs with the bride and groom.
6. This is followed by the beginning of the banquet part of the event.

Timing of the exit ceremony

The classic outdoor ceremony lasts 15-20 minutes!!!

This time includes: the bride’s entrance with her father to the groom, who is waiting for her at the altar, the registrar’s speech, vows and the exchange of rings. Separately, you should take into account the seating time of guests. Add another 5 minutes if a child will carry the rings.

30 minutes should be left for congratulating guests, presenting gifts and a general photo session after the wedding ceremony.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ORGANIZE AN OUTDOOR CEREMONY?

PRICE OF OUTSIDE MARRIAGE REGISTRATION

The cost of organizing an outdoor ceremony depends on many factors - the venue, the chosen version of the musical accompaniment, the scale of the arch and the materials used for its design, as well as other design elements of the outdoor ceremony area. Who will perform the role of the registrar also matters when determining the price of on-site registration. We discussed the approximate calculation of organizing an outdoor ceremony in this article.

Price

Of course, prices in different cities of Russia will differ. Moreover, each couple has their own preferences and desires. Let's look at the main expenses of a destination wedding:

• Registration manager, somewhere between 5-15 thousand rubles;
• if in your region it is possible to order an employee from the registry office, it will cost about 5,000;
• musical accompaniment. The most budget option is a DJ, the price of his services varies from 5-15 thousand, but a musical group will have to pay at least 10-20 thousand;
• photographer and videographer from five thousand;
• catering. Ordering a buffet in a professional company, of course, will cost more than you would arrange the drinks and snacks yourself. Their prices start from two thousand rubles per guest;
• the rest of the accessories - an arch, a table for painting, beautiful chair covers, flowers - will cost a total of 10 to 100 thousand rubles.

You can use the services of wedding agencies that will organize everything for you; the cost of their services starts from 30,000 rubles. If you want to save money, then make the main accessories yourself or ask your friends to help you.

LET'S SUM UP

• Think about who you want to see as a registrar. This could be a professional actor, presenter, or one of your friends who has artistic abilities.
• Carefully choose a place for a wedding and in particular for an outdoor ceremony. It should not only be beautiful, but also have enough space to accommodate all the guests, place an arch and organize a buffet area.
• Think over the concept of the entire wedding and choose an arch for the outdoor ceremony.
• Plan the ceremony so that neither the vows nor the celebrant's speech are too long. Otherwise, guests will get bored. If you wish, you can add a little jokes and humor.
• Take care of the buffet. There will be enough glasses of champagne and light snacks.
• Don't forget about sound. If registration is planned on the street and there will be a lot of people, then your presenter will definitely need a microphone.

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Estate Estate "Kuskovo"

(White Hall of the Italian House)

Address - st. Yunosti, 2

Registration schedule: Throughout the year, every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. From July to September - first three Fridays of the month

Cost of basic services - 29.000

The Moscow Civil Registry Office to which the application for marriage is submitted is the Perovsky Civil Registry Office department

Website - https://kuskovo.ru/svad_by_v_kuskovo/

The estate, built by order of the Sheremetyev counts in the 18th century, was intended for lavish receptions, hosting crowded theatrical celebrations and festivities. It has been perfectly preserved to this day. A wedding walk through the park, with its canals and statues of Russian and Italian masters, will give you an unforgettable experience and will remain in your memory and photographs for a lifetime. The unique interiors and majestic appearance of the palace and the splendor of the park create ideal conditions for a romantic celebration. Number of guests - 10-15 people (small hall); Photographer and videographer - 10,000 rubles (mandatory option); Time for the ceremony - up to 1 hour; A buffet (champagne, fruit) is possible, but only outside. Additional services:

• buffet
• photoshoot
• musical accompaniment
• horse rides
• launching pigeons (2500 rub.)

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