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The civil ceremony can be scheduled in the same day as the religious service and the reception, but most of the time it is performed a couple of days in advance. The civil ceremony does not require a particular type of outfit. There are some couples that decide to become married in the eyes of the law and do not put too much into the whole procedure. For them, the ceremony is nothing more than signing the register and receiving the certificate and that is that; no special attire is necessary for the occasion. But for the majority, the civil ceremony is as important as the wedding itself. It represents the moment when they become legally bonded.

Beautiful Civil Wedding Dresses (Source: weddingo.co.uk)
For the city hall ceremony, brides choose something more formal and not too extravagant. They do want to look stunning in this day, but a simpler cut is preferred to the glamorous dress they will wear on the wedding day. Some women decide to have an outfit that consists of matching skirt and blouse. The color does not have to be white, although many prefer to use the same color for both the bridal gown and the city hall dress. Other soft tones can be used for the attire, such as a light pink or a pale blue. Some women wear matching hats with a little veil just to maintain that bridal look.

Beautiful Civil Wedding Dresses (Source: thelbdcollection.co.uk)
Instead of a costume, you could choose an elegant dress. This should not be too sophisticated. Again, some women like to be dressed in white, while others want a touch of color on his occasion. The bottom line is that you have to be dressed in a formal manner because you are in an institution and seriousness is required.
You cannot go in dressed in a ragged t-shirt and bleached jeans. This does not mean that the dress has to convey a rigid look. You can still look beautiful by choosing a simpler style for the civil wedding dress.