'registering' the marriage

wow, who knew that registering a marriage is so much work! just on the hk immigration website now which deals with marriage registration. apparently, 'a notice of intended marriage' is needed to given either at the registry, or through the civil celebrant.

OMG! an english speaking civil celebrant can cost up to $5000! this is the dude (not a priest, but a lawyer) who says 'i now pronounce you husband and wife'. goodness, a bit pricey isn't it? no wonder lots of couples just get their papers signed at city hall! a marriage at the registrar is only $715 during normal office hours and $1935 outside normal office hours (i.e. sat or sun)... mental note to must ask family if we know any civil celebrants who can officiate our ceremony!

for a list of civil celebrants in hk, click here.

and here for a list of licensed places of worship to have a wedding.