Now, now, did you think we would leave you hanging with our post on the different government venues around Hong Kong without actually helping you book them? Don’t forget that’s why we’re your online wedding best friends, we’re here to help make your planning easier! I mean after all, isn’t that what girlfriends are for? Here is a compiled and simplified list for your reference. You can thank us later!

STEP 1: Fill up the application form. Gather supporting documents.

Only the bride-to-be or groom-to-be can apply for this. With the accomplished form, include copies of identification documents of the couple. Note that in the date portion, this should be the intended date for the wedding ceremony. In the other relevant information, include details with regards to the officiator of the ceremony. It must be hosted by a civil celebrant.

STEP 2: Submit completed application 12 months before the intended wedding date.

For instance, booking application should reach the office concerned from May 1-31, 2016 if the wedding ceremony will be held on June 2017. If there is more than one application for the same venue and session, a ballot will determine which couple it will be allocated to. This process will be held openly on the 10th day or the following working day of next month. The applicants will be notified of the balloting result in writing by the office concerned within 7 working days.

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