Hi and welcome!! Haven't got time to post for long as i've got to do the school run!!
Don't let anyone tell you what to do re. wedding. We wanted to go to Gretna Green as my bf got married there and it was really romantic! But our parents and siblings started moaning that it would cost to much for them to stay in the hotel. Even though I had searched out some cheaper hotels nearby! So, we're getting marreid here.
Who said you need a colour theme for a wedding!! You're getting married, not decorating a room!!!
Ignore, ignore, ignore!!!!
If you can be bothered to read the other thread, then there are quite a few good suggestions, but have a cuppa ready, and lock the kids up first!! It's quite a read!!
Both your weddings sound fab!! We're having a register office, with a meal at our local restaurant after for just 24 people, then we're doing our own food for the evening party!! Food for 100!!
It's very easy to be sucked in by everyone else's view of how a wedding 'should' be, But they're not the ones who have to foot the bill! Focus on what you as a couple want, then go for it!!!
Your register office should tell you what to bring with you. Usually, birth certificate, utility bill, rent card, etc..
This first interview you have is to give notice of intention to marry. Then on the day of the wedding, you will have to do another interview just before you marry. Beware though, we've had problems with ours as we have to be interviewed together, and can't have our own music. But just ask.
hth!