Registry Office Collection

Sketch for the salle des mariages...of the town hall in the 2nd arrondissement: Marriage, 1880
Sketch for the salle des mariages (wedding hall) of the town hall in the 2nd arrondissement: Marriage, 1880

Esquisse pour le plafond de la salle des mariages de la mairie du 4ème : Le Mariage, 1878. Creator: Fernand Cormon
Esquisse pour le plafond de la salle des mariages de la mairie du 4eme : Le Mariage, 1878. Marriage

Sting holds and his bride Trudie Styler outside Camden register office, London, after they married in a simple ceremony. The couple were then blessed in their village church in Great Durnford

Greg Smith marries Lynda Bellingham, who is to star in his next film Confessions of a Driving Instructor, at Marylebone Registry Office. 7th November 1975

Villa Borgnis in the spa gardens of Konigstein, Taunus, Hesse, Germany

Un vrai Normand. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101452 Un vrai Normand. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un vrai Normand)

The Republican Marriage, engraved by Le Grand (coloured engraving)
CHT187820 The Republican Marriage, engraved by Le Grand (coloured engraving) by Mallet, Jean Baptiste (1759-1835) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Civil Marriage, 1881 (oil on canvas)
PWI83550 The Civil Marriage, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Gervex, Henri (1852-1929); Mairie du 19e Arrondissement, Paris, France; (add.info)

The Republican Marriage (pen & ink on paper)
XIR189558 The Republican Marriage (pen & ink on paper) by Mallet, Jean Baptiste (1759-1835); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Guests Waiting for the Wedding Ceremony (oil on panel)
XIR82397 Guests Waiting for the Wedding Ceremony (oil on panel) by Raffaelli, Jean Francois (1850-1924); 52.5x68.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris

Study for the Civil Marriage in the Town Hall of the 19th Arrondissement
XIR189557 Study for the Civil Marriage in the Town Hall of the 19th Arrondissement, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Gervex, Henri (1852-1929) & Blanchon, Emile Henri (b.1845); 83x99 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts

Civil marriage ceremony (chromolitho)
1094247 Civil marriage ceremony (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civil marriage ceremony)

Lord Victor Paget weds. Lord Victor Paget, brother of the Marquess of Anglesey and the Hon Bridget Colebrooke, younger daughter of Lord

Wedding Mrs Maria Weldon 59 a widow of Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham, Essex said to be possessed of considerable means

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"Registry Office: A Celebration of Love and Union" Love knows no boundaries, as proven by the iconic Sting and his radiant bride Trudie Styler, who exchanged vows outside Camden register office in London. Their union symbolized not only their commitment to each other but also their embrace of a simple yet meaningful ceremony. Across the globe, Villa Borgnis nestled in the serene spa gardens of Konigstein, Taunus, Hesse, Germany witnessed another beautiful chapter unfold. Greg Smith and Lynda Bellingham embarked on a journey together that would intertwine love and artistry in their next film venture. Delving into history's archives reveals fascinating depictions of registry offices throughout time. From an enchanting illustration capturing "Un vrai Normand" for Le Pele-Mele in 1906 to a captivating colored engraving titled "The Republican Marriage, " these artworks showcase how civil unions have been celebrated across different eras. Intriguingly diverse mediums were employed to portray this cherished institution. An oil painting titled "The Civil Marriage" captures the essence of unity on canvas while a pen & ink drawing aptly named "The Republican Marriage" adds depth with its intricate details. Even chromolitho techniques were utilized to depict joyous scenes like the vibrant "Civil marriage ceremony. " As guests eagerly await wedding ceremonies depicted in oil paintings such as "Guests Waiting for the Wedding Ceremony, " one can't help but feel captivated by the anticipation surrounding these special moments shared at registry offices around the world. A glimpse into Parisian life is offered through Henri Gervex's study for "The Civil Marriage in Town Hall. " This artwork transports us back to late 19th-century France when couples embraced this modern approach to matrimony within bustling city halls. Registry offices hold more than just legal significance; they are places where dreams merge with reality and two souls become one under official recognition.