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Weddings & Civil Ceremonies at Selly Manor The medieval hall at Selly Manor is the perfect location for weddings and Civil Ceremonies and other celebrations Select and click to find out more: Civil Wedding & Partnership Ceremonies Commitment Ceremonies Renewal of Vows Baby Naming Ceremonies Civil Wedding & Partnership Ceremonies This is a dream setting for a small wedding or partnership ceremony. The ceremony takes place in Minworth Greaves, a medieval hall dating to the 12th century. Entrance is through the heavy oak door into the main hall, where the ceremony takes place in front of the 17th century table. Minworth Greaves can seat up to 40 guests, and the beautiful Tudor garden provides a perfect backdrop for memorable photographs. The hire of Minworth Greaves for civil wedding and partnership ceremonies is £600 Monday to Thursday and £700 Friday to Sunday. Please note that this does not include the registrar's fee. Commitment Ceremonies A Commitment Ceremony is for adult couples to make a public declaration of commitment to one another. This can be in front of friends and family or in private without guests. A Celebrant will conduct the ceremony. The couple can choose the words they wish to say and can add poems and readings if they wish. The fees for hiring Minworth Greaves for a Commitment Ceremony is Monday to Thursday £300, and Friday to Sunday £350. For safety reasons the party cannot exceed 42 people. There will also be an additional charge by the Registry Office. Renewal of Vows Couples who are already married can renew their vows, to show their continuing commitment to one another. The ceremony can include readings, rededication of the rings and declarations. A certificate is issued and signed by the couple and witnesses. The fees for hiring Minworth Greaves for a Commitment Ceremony, Renewal of Vows or a Naming Ceremony is Monday to Thursday £300, and Friday to Sunday £350. For safety reasons the party cannot exceed 42 people. There will also be an additional charge by the Registry Office. Baby Naming Ceremonies A Naming Ceremony celebrates the arrival of a child, and to declare before friends and family a promise to be as good a parent as you can. Parents do not have to be married and the child can be of any age. The ceremony can include promises, readings and the presentation of a gift to the child. A record of the ceremony is provided as a souvenir. The fees for hiring Minworth Greaves for a Commitment Ceremony, Renewal of Vows or a Naming Ceremony is Monday to Thursday £300, and Friday to Sunday £350. For safety reasons the party cannot exceed 42 people. There will also be an additional charge by the Registry Office.