Court Wedding Nice Gown For Registry (Latest Registry Gown)

Dresses Are The Highlights Of Weddings. Discover Breathtaking Dresses And Gowns For Your Court Wedding Or Marriage Registry. 

Court Wedding Nice Gown For Registry: Are you a bride to be? Do you need gown inspiration for your court wedding? Then you have come to the right place for this information. Just before we go further, it is important to note that for court weddings, you can wear whatever you choose to wear. However, a lot of people like to go for dresses and gowns.

There are so many concerns of brides to be and the perfect dress to wear is one of the most obvious, to save you stress and time, I have complied beautiful dresses and gowns that can be used for inspiration for your court wedding without breaking the bank. Keep reading this post if you are interested in this.

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Court Wedding Nice Gown For Registry

If you choose to look princessy and cute for your court wedding, here are some court wedding gown inspirations for you:

Latest Registry Gown 2024

Here are some pictures of the latest and trendy gowns for registry and court wedding:

Registry Court Wedding Dresses In Nigeria

If you choose to do your court wedding in Nigeria, Here are pictures for registry and court wedding dresses in Nigeria:

Registry Court Wedding Dresses In Nigeria

Here are pictures of some of the most beautiful registry dresses you can use as inspiration for yours:

Difference Between Court Marriage And Registry Marriage In Nigeria

A lot of people want to know if court marriage and registry marriage mean the same thing. The short answer to this is YES. They are simply the same type of marriage that are just called different names. If you want to legalize your marriage in Nigeria, then you must do a “court wedding” which is always conducted at the marriage registry.

In Nigeria, there are two types of marriage registry which are: Federal marriage registry at Ikoyi and the local government marriage registry which is located at every local council.

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Registry Wedding Dress

Here are beautiful pictures of registry wedding dresses for your perfect registry wedding:

Difference Between Ikoyi Registry And Others

If you want to get your marriage legalized in Nigeria, it is important you know that there is no significant difference between Ikoyi registry and other. However, a lot of people like to celebrate theirs at the ikoyi registry because of its beautiful background. The certificate is not more superior than the others.

Ikoyi Registry Address

If you want to have your court wedding at Ikoyi registry, you can get there through the address: Kingsway Road, 40 Alfred Rewane Road, Ikoyi, Lagos 1016104.

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Marriage Registry Requirements

For anyone to be able to do a registry marriage, one must fulfil certain requirements. Here is all you need to be able to do a marriage registry:

1. Special Marriage

Step 1 – Online Application:

Husband:

• Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age.
• Passport Photograph.
• Indigene Letter/Letter of Identification from State of Origin (Nigerians only).
• Sworn Affidavit of Bachelorhood from a Law Court/ Bachelorhood Certificate (if bachelor).
• Affidavit of Marriage (if already married).
• Evidence of Divorce – Decree 90 and Decree Absolute (if divorced).
• Death certificate of Previous Wife (if a widower).
• Evidence of Annulment from Court (if previous marriage was annulled).
• Sworn Affidavit of Single with Child/Children (if single with child/children).
• Data Page of International Passport (if living abroad).
• Arrival Passport Stamp Page (if living abroad).
• Residence Permit (if living abroad).

Note: All these documents should be uploaded

 

Wife:

• Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age.
• Passport Photograph.
• Indigene Letter/Letter of Identification from State of Origin (Nigerians only).
• Sworn Affidavit of Spinsterhood from a Law Court/ Spinsterhood Certificate (if spinster).
• Affidavit of Marriage (if already married).
• Evidence of Divorce – Decree 90 and Decree Absolute (if divorced).
• Death certificate of Previous Husband (if a widow).
• Evidence of Annulment from Court (if previous marriage was annulled).
• Sworn Affidavit of Single with Child/Children (if single with child/children).
• Data Page of International Passport (if living abroad).
• Arrival Passport Stamp Page (if living abroad).
• Residence Permit (if living abroad).

Note: All these documents should be uploaded

Step 2 – Oath Taking

• Return to the Registry on the selected Date of Interview.
• You are required to provide one witness each on the wedding day from both parties (please note it’s not genders specific).
• You are expected to present 2 Rings (male and female) or a Bible/Quran as the case may be.

What to Wear:

• Wedding Dresses and Suits.
• Native Attire.
• Corporate Ensemble.

(Please note that short sleeves, shorts and jeans are not allowed. And do not be late so you do not miss your time slot)

2. Ordinary Marriage

Step 1 – Online Application
Husband:

• Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age.
• Passport Photograph.
• Indigene Letter
• Sworn Affidavit of Bachelorhood from a Law Court/ Bachelorhood Certificate (if bachelor).
• Affidavit of Marriage (if already married).
• Evidence of Divorce – Decree 90 and Decree Absolute (if divorced).
• Death certificate of Previous Wife (if a widower).
• Evidence of Annulment from Court (if previous marriage annulled).
• Sworn Affidavit of Single with Child/Children (if single with child/children).

Note: All these documents should be uploaded

Wife:

• Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age.
• Passport Photograph.
• Indigene Letter
• Sworn Affidavit of Spinsterhood from a Law Court/ Spinsterhood Certificate (if spinster).
• Affidavit of Marriage (if already married).
• Evidence of Divorce – Decree 90 and Decree Absolute (if divorced).
• Death certificate of Previous Husband (if a widow).
• Evidence of Annulment from Court (if previous marriage annulled).
• Sworn Affidavit of Single with Child/Children (if single with child/children).

Note: All these documents should be uploaded

Step 2 – Oath Taking

• Return to the Registry on your selected Date of Oath.
• You are required to provide one witness each on the wedding day from both parties (please note it’s not gender specific).
• You are expected to present 2 Rings (male and female) or a Bible/Quran as the case may be.

What to Wear:

• Wedding Dresses and Suits.
• Native Attire.
• Corporate Ensemble.

(Please note that short sleeves, shorts and jeans are not allowed. And do not be late so you do not miss your time slot)

3. Attestation Of Marital Status

• Sworn Affidavit from a Law Court.
• Passport photograph.
• Means of Identification.

Note: Document should be uploaded

4. Verification Of Documents

• Means of Identification.
• Accreditation number of legal official that attested to the document (if you are a public notary).

Note: Document should be uploaded

5. Certified True Copy Of Documents

• Full name of Husband and Wife.
• Country of origin Husband and Wife.
• State of origin of Husband and Wife.
• Registry of Oath (the Registry oath was taken for the marriage).
• Date Marriage was conducted.

• Sworn Affidavit from a Law Court.
• Receipt of Affidavit from Court.
• Police Extract on Incidence of Loss or Theft.

Note: All these documents should be uploaded

 6. Prohibited Degree Of Relationship

A MAN MUST NOT MARRY HIS:	A WOMAN MUST NOT MARRY HER:
Mother	Father
Daughter	Son
Father’s Mother	Father’s Father
Son’s Daughter	Daughter’s Son
Sister	Brother
Wife’s Mother	Husband’s Father
Wife’s Daughter	Mother’s Husband
Father’s Wife	Daughter’s Husband
Father’s Father Wife	Daughter’s Daughter Husband
Wife’s Mother’s Mother	Husband’s Mother’s Father
Wife’s Daughter’s Daughter	Father’s Brother
Son’s son Wife	Sister’s Son
Wife’s Father’s Mother	Brother’s Son
Father’s Sister	Mother’s Brother
Mother’s Sister	Father’s Brother
Brother’s Daughter	Sister’s Son
Sister’s Daughter	Brother’s Son

 

Recognized Marriage Registry In Nigeria

The legal marriage in Nigeria is called “Court wedding” and it is done in a marriage registry. It is important to know the recognized marriage registry when planning a court wedding. The truth is, even if you are outside Lagos and Abuja, you can still have your marriage registry. Outside Lagos and Abuja, the local government can register marriages, contract marriages, celebrate marriages and issue Marriage certificate.

Within Lagos and Abuja, the local governments can register marriages, contract marriages, celebrate marriages and issue Marriage certificates while the Ministry of Interior can only do the same for marriages conducted in the Federal Marriage Registries in Ikoyi, Lagos and FCT, Abuja.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can U Wear Wedding Gown To Registry?

You can wear anything you wish to wear to the registry.

2. What Do You Wear To Registry Wedding?

You can wear a dress, a jumpsuit or even a trouser suit.

3. Which Wedding Dress Colour Is Best?

The truth is, you can choose to wear any colour of dress for your wedding, However, a number of people prefer white colour because it symbolizes innocence and purity.

4. What Makes A Wedding Dress Look Expensive?

The fabric and embellishments you choose to use for a wedding dress makes it look expensive or not.

5. What Color Wedding Dress For First Marriage?

Over the years, people seem to prefer pure white for a first marriage.

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