February 03, 2021 When preparing for a wedding celebration, in 90% of cases, newlyweds in St. Petersburg have thoughts about organizing on-site registration. And when young people begin to delve into the intricacies of the process, many other questions begin to arise: is there an official exit registration in St. Petersburg or not? Is it possible to organize on-site marriage registration abroad? How much does on-site registration in St. Petersburg cost? Today we will try to answer these and other questions.
So, what is exit registration and is official exit registration in St. Petersburg possible?
On-site marriage registration is, in most cases, a staged event that replaces, as a rule, the boring, monotonous and bureaucratic registration of marriage in the registry office. On-site marriage registration is chosen for convenience and greater pomp - the newlyweds hold the ceremony at a time convenient for them and in a beautiful place, and not in turn and within the four walls of a state building. In this case, there is no need to choose an inconvenient date and time on the State Services website or, especially, to personally come to the registry office and stand in line. On-site registration also saves wedding guests from the presence and hustle and bustle of the registry office and hour-long trips from place to place by bus, or, even worse, by public transport.
However, there is a problem with official exit registration in St. Petersburg. The fact is that the very concept of “exit registration” in the literal sense implies the registration of a marriage “on the road”, and in St. Petersburg, according to the law, the bodies of the Civil Registration Committee, or rather their specialists, do not have the right to take out the civil registration book outside the registry office building, and, accordingly, it is impossible to officially enter into a marriage outside the walls of a government agency, since it is impossible to make an entry in the book. Of course, as in the case of any rules and laws, there are temptations to break them, and there are also “fixers” who, for tidy sums, promise to carry out official registration on departure - but these are either professional scammers who will simply take your money and disappear, or scammers who supposedly can really solve this issue, but only in such a way that, in essence, you pay for the work of a courier who will deliver the marriage registration certificate to the specified address.
Current employees of registry offices or wedding palaces – i.e.
people in the public service - under no circumstances will they "shine" at weddings and conduct official registrations - because in this case they will end up in the process of filming, and this is already significant evidence against them, they are terribly afraid of this - losing their sweets there is no one willing to settle down, let alone get into a showdown with law enforcement agencies. Question: do you need it? Are you sure you want official marriage registration? Do you really want to pay an average of 60,000 rubles for a “courier”? Moreover, this is a violation of the law, which can lead to unpleasant consequences, including criminal punishment, including for customers. Therefore, think about whether it is worth ordering such an official registration in St. Petersburg or not, whether it is worth taking risks and spending a lot of money on a dubious pleasure, or is it better to spend it on the same vacation or some kind of wedding service: fireworks, a cool host, a trip on a luxury yacht, etc. .d. We offer to order turnkey on-site marriage registration for only 40,000 rubles.
and at the same time get a full range of options, and even on the shores of the Gulf of Finland - this is a real gift for all newlyweds in St. Petersburg!
Exit registration
You can shift the responsibility of writing a speech for the ceremony onto the shoulders of the wedding registrar for outdoor ceremonies, but you will have to think about the rest yourself so that everything turns out your way, and not like others. In the West, wedding planners have become fashionable; they always coordinate their actions with the newlyweds, but the cost of their services may turn out to be, quite simply, too high. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on decorating your own celebration, then go ahead and shop for registration of the location for the off-site registration.
But first, let’s talk about the place where the on-site marriage registration in St. Petersburg will be organized. In fact, everything is quite simple: we decide on a budget and choose indoor or outdoor areas. If you need an indoor place for the wedding ceremony, then feel free to look at the list of restaurants, halls, palaces, estates that can provide such an opportunity. If you need fresh air, a large area and freedom of movement, then an excellent solution would be: a park, estate territory, open areas near restaurants near the shore or forest. Having decided on the location of the on-site registration, we think about the registration.
Decor and accessories for an outdoor wedding ceremony
What does on-site registration usually include? Let's go through the most necessary things, without which an outdoor wedding ceremony will be incomplete. The remaining issues can be resolved at will. The main details of the design of the off-site ceremony:
- the required number of seats;
- carpet;
- wedding arch;
- ring pad;
- musical accompaniment.
The rest of the decor is at the request of the newlyweds, for example, next to the guests you can place a table with a fountain of glasses of champagne, as well as drinks for a momentary celebration of the event. Snacks and desserts in small quantities also do not hurt. It is advisable to organize the banquet or buffet table either next to the place of on-site registration, or in a room located on the district territory.
Scenario for on-site marriage registration in St. Petersburg
It is advisable to decorate the place where the marriage is registered in a certain color scheme. Themed weddings have also become popular. To seat guests during the ceremony, chairs with covers are used, which are placed on both sides of the carpet facing the arch. The bride walks along the carpet to the arch where the groom is waiting for her. She can be accompanied by her father, another male relative, or she can go alone. A long veil can be worn by little girls, and if the veil is short, then young princesses can walk ahead of the bride and strew her path with petals. This is the scenario before the formal marriage ceremony begins.
When the bride stands opposite her chosen one, the wedding registrar makes a speech and asks the couple about their desire to tie the knot. This question is as formal as the whole ceremony, but most guests don’t need to know that it’s just a colorful performance in front of them, and the newlyweds have already officially signed their signatures. After positive answers, the witnesses present the rings to the young spouses. After congratulating the guests, everyone goes to the table to celebrate.
On-site marriage registration is a wonderful choice for those who are tired of banalities and want their wedding to be fabulous and original. Choosing accessories for a wedding is a flight of fantasy that can be brought to life. Don't forget to invite a photographer and videographer to enjoy this moment, succumbing to memories, more than once.
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Places for on-site registration in St. Petersburg
The most popular place for on-site registration in St. Petersburg is the coast of the Gulf of Finland, where a light, relaxed and very romantic atmosphere is created. The sea wind, the sound of the waves, the cozy combination of the sandy beach and the blue horizon create a wonderful backdrop for the registration ceremony.
Also in demand are southern destinations such as Pushkin and Pavlovsk, with their abundance of park areas where you can organize an outdoor wedding, including a banquet, right on the green grass.
Well, if you don’t want to leave the city, then for an outdoor wedding ceremony you can choose one of the restaurants that have an adjacent area - a garden, an open terrace or a spacious balcony.
How does on-site marriage registration take place?
The tradition of holding outdoor marriage registration ceremonies in Russia has taken root and strengthened. Due to the climate, the main peak of field registrations in St. Petersburg occurs in the summer and early autumn. During the cold season, outdoor ceremonies are also held, but not on terraces or on the waterfront, but in banquet halls, restaurants and atriums.
A wedding with on-site registration provides ample scope for imagination: you can choose the location for off-site registration, its style, and even independently compose the text that the registrar will say during the ceremony.
Planning an on-site registration has many organizational subtleties, and the help of professionals in this matter is absolutely necessary. The wedding agency comes up with a unique wedding concept, selects a wedding decor studio, monitors the progress of preparation and conduct of the ceremony, and the wedding planner at a wedding with on-site registration is responsible for coordinating the participants and guests.
Decorative elements for away registration
There are several required elements in the registration of a wedding.
wedding arch
Not a single on-site registration, either in St. Petersburg or anywhere else in the world, is complete without a beautiful arch. The arch can be made in any style, because now the classic arch form is used less and less, and designer arches are becoming almost art objects.
You can use different materials to design an arch for exit registration: wood, rods, fabrics, flowers and even iron. You can also play with shapes using a traditional arch, pergola, decorative pedestals or backdrops.
To register an off-site marriage registration, instead of an arch, you can use non-standard designs or high stands for flower arrangements, which will later be useful for decorating a photo zone.
Paths
Paths are not present at every ceremony, but with the help of this decorative element you can add special charm and a romantic mood to your off-site registration. The paths are made from rose petals, scattered randomly or laid out in patterns.
Sometimes weddings use fabric runners on which words and catchphrases associated with the couple are printed, or, for example, a wedding logo with the initials of the newlyweds.
Chairs
Chairs at off-site registration play a mainly functional role, but the latest wedding trends are such that decoration of even standard elements is encouraged in the design.
Often the chairs standing along the path leading to the arch are decorated with flowers, ribbons or even bright umbrellas. But the chairs themselves can be part of the registration design. For example, at a wedding in a rustic style, guests can be seated on benches made of compressed hay or using wicker furniture, and for a wedding in a boho-chic style, chairs can be completely replaced with multi-colored pillows and poufs.
Interior and accessories
The reception desk is a necessary item in the interior for on-site registration. It serves not only as a place where rings are beautifully laid out, but also as a place where newlyweds put their signatures on the first family document.
The decoration of the table must certainly be combined with the design of the exit registration, in particular with the decor of the arch and wedding accessories: pillows for rings, folders for certificates, bags with flower petals.
The design of the exit registration area can be supplemented with other elements, for example, garlands of paper or light bulbs, which will give the holiday a special coziness even in the twilight.
We have listed the most obvious and traditional decorative elements. However, the creative approach of decorators sometimes gives rise to such alternatives to standard details that traditional elements are quickly forgotten.
How much does a destination wedding ceremony cost?
The full cost of on-site registration consists of:
- Ceremony venue rental. There are both paid and free locations in St. Petersburg. But for most places, of course, you have to pay.
- Decorations: decoration with fabric and flowers, construction of a wedding arch, decoration of a wedding path.
- Technical aspects: (presenter, sound, coordinator, slide of champagne, etc.)
Be sure to read our article How much does on-site registration cost? Where the final cost of the wedding ceremony is described in the most detail using the example of some of the weddings we have held.
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Cost of on-site registration
Most ceremonies fall within the range of 30,000 to 100,000 rubles. Below are our proposals.
