Under the 1994 Marriage Act, civil ceremonies are allowed to take place in buildings other than the traditional venues that were duly licensed for that purpose. Regiment Way was granted approval by Essex County Council under the 1994 Marriage Act in July 2004.

The comfort and convenience of having your ceremony and reception in the same location makes the choice of Regiment Way popular and attractive to many couples. The main difference in a civil wedding centres on the ceremony, which is relatively informal and short (only 10 to 15 minutes long). You may add readings and music to extend this time, as long as they are not of a religious nature.