For a Bristol wedding, check your venue and date first, then contact Bristol City Council to arrange legal notice appointments at the register office or approved venue. In England and Wales, each person usually gives notice in the registration district where they live at least 29 days before the ceremony, although immigration status can mean a longer waiting period. Gather the required identity, address and previous-marriage documents, and check the latest requirements on GOV.UK. Your wider checklist should cover the ceremony, registrar or celebrant, witnesses, budget, suppliers, invitations, insurance and name-change or address updates.