Civil Partnerships

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Changes in the law means that same-sex partners will be afforded the same legal and financial rights as married couples from December 2005. Regardless of where you live, the Brighton Registry office can offer ceremonies at the Brighton Town Hall or at approved venues around the city.

The organisations and companies below all offer a service that couples choosing to formalise their relationship might like to consider. These companies have all been welcoming gay and lesbian clients for some time and have not just jumped on the 'gay wedding' bandwagon to make a fast buck - we thoroughly recommend them.

You may also find Stonewall's guide to civil partnerships useful.

		(no name) restaurant and bar (No Name) Bar & Restaurant is a perfect place to celebrate your Civil Partnership with it's bright windows looking out across New Steine Square and St James Street. The food and service are fab too! 81 St James's Street, Brighton, BN2 1PA 01273 693216 click for details
		Hanbury Club The Hanbury Club is also a unique venue for hire offering a sensational space to organisers of corporate events, glitzy product launches, private dinner functions and, of course, Wedding & Civil Partnership celebrations. The venue is licensed to hold civil ceremonies so you can have the whole event under one roof. You really can't get much more impressive than this - and the team are on hand to guide you through the organisation and running of your event to make it extra special. 83 St George's Road, Kemp Town, Brighton, BN2 1EF 01273 605789 click for details
		Ockenden Manor At Ockenden Manor, the beautifully presented Drawing Room with its lavish decor and the Ockenden Suite complete with conservatory and access to the tranquil gardens are both licenced for civil partnerships, weddings and civil ceremonies for up to 75 guests. Undoubtedly a fantastic choice for anyone looking to celebrate in style. The rolling lawns can accommodate large marquees if you're thinking more Elton & David than nearest and dearest. Ockenden Lane, Cuckfield, RH17 5LD 01444 416111 click for details
		Food Solutions Partnership If you need caterers with a difference for your special day, then you could do no better than let Food Solutions Partnership whip up something sensational! 32 Withdean Road, Brighton, BN1 5BL 07818 005082 click for details
		New Steine Hotel The two private function spaces at New Steine Hotel and it's sister property, Gullivers, is perfect for celebrating your civil partnership in style with fabulous food too! 10-11 New Steine, Brighton, BN2 1PB 01273 681546 click for details
		Cardome Located in St James Street, it's no surprise that Cardome stock a large selection of cards to satisfy the gay and lesbian customer. Card imagery veers from the moody body beautiful through to saucy and cheekily erotic. There is also a great selection of Civil Partnership cards and stationery, with an additional service for completely personalising Civil Partnership invitations. 47a St James Street, Brighton, BN2 1RG 01273 692916 click for details
		Drakes Hotel & Restaurant Tying the knot at Drakes promises to be a truly memorable experience for you and your guests and you have the option of taking exclusive use of the entire hotel, bar and restaurant. The package includes everything! 44 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1PE 01273 696934 click for details
		Newick Park The sensational location with stunning views across 250 acres of parkland, including its own lake - and the beautiful house with landscaped garden make Newick Park an ideal location for your special day. Choose from one of the house's very lovely rooms or the unique rotunda and terrace for the epitome of romance - it can't get much better than this! Newick, Nr Lewes, BN8 4SB 01825 723633 click for details
		Sea Spray New to Sea Spray is their Civil Ceremony/Wedding licence which provides couples with a licenced venue for the ceremony and reception, and in-house event coordinators are on hand to help plan and coordinate the occasion, ensuring that your event goes smoothly and you can just get on with enjoying it. 25 New Steine, Brighton, BN2 1PD 01273 680332

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