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Dear Brides-to-be & Grooms-to-be,

I am very pleased to present my wedding preparation kit for all couples who are going to get married soon or in the mid of preparation.

A small introduction of me, I first started to prepare my wedding on August 2007 as my big day was on March 2009. As and when I had gone through my preparation, I started to compile and share my experience to guide all couples.

This blog will assist you on the information on how you can start your wedding and some resources. So-called a useful blog that compile from my research and experience to provide all informations for all brides-to-be or grooms-to-be.

As I say, all informations compile from my research and experience, you will expect some copyrights from other articles & websites.

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Monday, November 17, 2008

Registering Your Marriage

Age Requirements
* 21 years and above.
* For person aged between 18 and 21 years, the applicant will require the parents consent to marry. Both parents and two witnesses above 21 years old with NRICs/passport must also be present during the solemnisation of marriage.
* For person under the age of 18, the applicant will be required to apply for a special marriage license.

Other Requirements
* For marriage between a Singaporean/Permanent Resident (PR) and a foreigner:
-If the foreigner is a work-permit holder, prior approval must be obtained from the Controller of Work Permits, check with Ministry of Manpower.
* For marriage between foreigners:
- One of the applicant must have stayed in Singapore continuously for at least 15 days before the date of the Notice of Marriage.

Procedure
* Apply for the Notice of Marriage at www.rom.gov.sg or web kiosks at ROM.
* You can also choose to e-file your Notice of Marriage.
* It has to be applied at least 21 days and up to 3 months before the date of solemnisation (wedding date).

Documents to prepare for electronic filing of notice of marriage
* For Applicants
1) Singaporean
- NRIC or
- Birth Certificate
2) Permanent Resident
- NRIC or
- Birth Certificate
- Re-entry permit
3) Foreigners
- NRIC or
- Birth Certificate
- Passport
* For Divorcee: Original or certified true copy of the Decree Nisi Absolute will also be required.
* For Widowed Person: Death Certificate of late spouse.

Witnesses (2 Persons)
* Full name as appeared on NRICs or passports
* NRICs or Passport numbers

Solemnisation Details
* Date & Time
* Venue (full address as this will appear on your marriage certificate)
* Solemniser's name & license number
* Solemniser's consent

Marriage Fees
* Acceptable mode of payment is Credit Card.

Other advice
* As the choice date for solemnisation of marriages may not be available as it had been fully-booked by others, it is advisable to choose alternative dates before you file for your notice of marriage.
* It is advisable to shop for your wedding rings at least 6 weeks before your wedding date. This will ensure that the jeweler has ample time to re-order the rings that you want, if they were out of stock.
* Etiquette towards the Solemniser.
- Language preference for solemnisation
- Requirement(s) such as meeting up and/or pre-marriage preparation
- Invite your Solemniser personally (third party such as a relative or wedding planner is not entertained)

Note that your Solemniser sacrifices personal time and efforts when he/she accepts your invitation to grace your joyous occasion as Guest-of-Honour. As a gesture of appreciation, please ensure that he/she is warmly received, entertained, and reimbursed for transport to and from your wedding venue.

Registry of Marriages
7, Canning Rise Singapore 179869
Tel (info): 6338-9987
Tel (main): 6338-7808
Fax : 65-6339 3328

Operating Hours:
1) Mondays to Fridays
- 8.30 am - 12.30 noon
- 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm
2) Saturdays
- 8.00 am - 12 noon
3) Sundays and Public Holidays
- Closed

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Guide for solemnisation

Before taking vows and exchange rings to become man and wife, you have to ensure the following list:

1) Decide the date, time and venue for your solemnisation, either at ROM or outside ROM.

2) To hold your solemnisation outside ROM, you need to get a Solemniser. Click this website for the list. It is best to meet up with your Solemniser to obtain a consent form and license number.

3) Next, E-file at the ROM website. Take note of the earliest and latest date you have to e-file! The solemnisation can only take place after 21 days of e-file and within 3 months of e-file.

4) Get ready the following documents before you e-file:
* Names and I/C number of Bride-to-be and Groom-to-be
* Names and I/C number of your two witnesses (they must be at least 21 years old and above)
* Solemniser's license number (For solemnisation outside ROM)
* Date, time, address of solemnisation location (For solemnisation outside ROM)
* Credit card for payment
* Make sure your printer has sufficient ink to print out the confirmation notice and important instructions you have to take note of.

5) Once done with e-file, take note of the date and time BOTH of you have to go down to ROM for Verification and Statutory Declarations.
Following documents to bring are:
* Original I/C of Bride-to-be and Groom-to-be
* Photocopies of your two witnesses' I/C
* Solemniser's consent form (For solemnisation outside ROM)

6) You will receive the following (For solemnisation outside ROM):
* A copy of the Certificate of Marriage
* A duplicated copy of the Certificate of Marriage (For Bride, Groom, Witnesses and Solemniser to sign on the solemnisation day)
* A return envelope

7) Remember to buy your wedding band before your BIG DAY!

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