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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Please find the answers to our customers most frequently asked questions below.
How can we check who is available on our date?

To check who is available on your date you can use our ‘Live Availability Checker’ https://fuzeceremonies.co.uk/#live-celebrant-checker
You can then contact the Celebrant directly via email (find their email address on their bio page here Meet the Celebrants) to arrange a call, or our Support Team are always happy to help. You can contact the Support Team by clicking this link Contact Us

We are planning our ceremony, can we meet with a Celebrant before booking?

Without a doubt, we pride ourselves on the personal touch, and will meet with you on any day of the week. We would highly recommend speaking to at least 2 0r 3 Celebrants before booking to ensure you are 100% happy.

To check who is available on your date you can use our ‘Live Availability Checker’ https://fuzeceremonies.co.uk/#live-celebrant-checker
You can then contact the Celebrant directly via email (find their email address on their bio page here Meet the Celebrants) to arrange a call, or our Support Team are always happy to help. You can contact the Support Team by clicking this link Contact Us

When is our final balance due?

Your Celebrant will send the invoice for your final balance around 14 weeks before your big day and this will be due to be paid 12 weeks before. If you would like to pay this any earlier please let your Celebrant know.

(If you have booked your ceremony with less than 12 weeks to go then your Celebrant will send an invoice upon receiving your booking)

How do I pay my invoice?

Payment for your final balance will be made to your Celebrant.

What happens if we need to postpone our ceremony?

If you need to postpone your ceremony, Fuze will honour the new date and, where possible, with your chosen Celebrant (however, this is not guaranteed)

In the event that the ceremony is postponed to a later date, the final balance may be subject to change in accordance with any pricing increases that occur between the original booking date and the date of notification of the postponement. Any such adjustments will be based on our current pricing at the time of the postponement notification. We will notify you of any changes in costs as soon as reasonably possible, and the updated final balance will be due as per the payment schedule outlined at the time of booking.

How long does the ceremony last?

This depends on the kind of ceremony you have chosen. Every ceremony is created for each couple on an individual basis. A simple ceremony can take around 10 – 15 minutes, depending on the content, i.e. readings and poetry, but the ceremony can last 30 – 40 minutes. Once the ceremony is complete, you and your witnesses must sign the marriage schedule. This takes about 10 minutes for all parties to complete the necessary legal documentation. The marriage Schedule is a legal document and is the same regardless of the ceremony style.

Do you cater for double weddings?

ABSOLUTLEY!!! You can click here Contact Us for more information.

Do we have to reside in Scotland before the wedding?

NO, so long as your marriage notices are received by the registration office at least 29 working days before the marriage date, you do not need to physically be in Scotland until the day of the wedding. See the National Records of Scotland guidance notes here I want to get married in Scotland. How do I go about it?

What if one or both of us is divorced/widowed?

We recommend submitting the marriage notice earlier – at least 6 weeks before the wedding date in case of complications. You will have to enclose your Decree Absolute or certificate of death when submitting you Marriage Notices.

How soon can we marry?

You are required to apply for your legal paperwork a minimum of 29 days before and a maximum of 12 weeks before the ceremony.
Special dispensation may be granted in exceptional circumstances i.e. progressive illness. To apply for a dispensation you need to contact the district registrar for the area where the marriage is to take place, who will contact the National Records of Scotland with the request.

Can we marry on a Sunday or a Bank Holiday?

YES, you can marry on any day of the year.

How soon should we book?

As soon as you have decided on the date and venue. For Saturdays and special dates like 14th February we would recommend as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Do we need witnesses?

YES, you need 2, 16 years of age or over. These are traditionally the Best Man and Bridesmaid, but you are not restricted by this. If you require witness to be provided for you, we can offer this at no extra cost.

Can foreign nationals marry in Scotland?

YES, anyone can legally marry in Scotland over the age of 16 years, but please check the age you can legally marry in your country to ensure your marriage will be legally recognised.

As long as your marriage notices are received by the registration office at least 29 working days before the marriage date, you do not need to physically be in Scotland until the day of the wedding. See the National Records of Scotland guidance notes here I want to get married in Scotland. How do I go about it?

What countries is our Marriage recognised in?

A legal Scottish marriage is legally recognized in all countries.