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Ceremony, legal and venues
Giving notice, the legal bits, church and civil ceremonies, vows, readings and choosing a venue.
Legal requirements
Giving notice, documents, witnesses and what makes it legal.
Guide · Legal requirementsGiving Notice of Marriage in the UK: Full GuideThis guide explains how to give notice of marriage across the UK, including who must do it, what documents you need, and what happens at th…Guide · Legal requirementsHow to Give Notice of Marriage in England and WalesThis guide explains how to give notice of marriage in England and Wales, including where to go, what to bring, the 28-day wait, and how the…Guide · Legal requirementsWedding Witnesses and Legal Age in the UKThis guide answers the practical legal questions about wedding witnesses, the minimum age to marry, and what makes a ceremony legally bindi…
- What to expect at giving notice of marriage?
- What documents are needed to give notice of marriage in the UK?
- What evidence do I need to give notice of marriage?
- What questions are typically asked when giving notice of marriage?
- What happens at a notice of marriage appointment?
- What happens after you give notice?
Register office and civil ceremonies
Register offices, approved venues and what you can include.
Guide · Register office and civil ceremoniesRegister Office Weddings: The Complete UK GuideThis guide explains how register office weddings work across the UK, including notice periods, witnesses, timings, what to wear, and what y…Guide · Register office and civil ceremoniesHow Much Does a Register Office Wedding Cost?This guide explains what drives the cost of a register office wedding, from location and ceremony type to guest numbers and extras, and sho…Guide · Register office and civil ceremoniesHow to Book a Register Office WeddingThis guide walks you through booking a register office wedding in the UK, from choosing a venue and giving notice to preparing your documen…
- How long is a wedding at a registry office?
- How to book York registry office?
- How soon can I book a registry office wedding?
- What does the bride wear at a registry office wedding?
- Can you have guests at a registry office wedding?
- How much does a wedding registry cost in the UK?
Church weddings
Banns, the vicar, hymns and getting married in church.
Guide · Church weddingsChurch Weddings in the UK: A Complete GuideThis guide covers church weddings in the UK, including legal requirements, ceremony length, dress code, vows, guests, and what happens afte…Guide · Church weddingsChurch Wedding Cost and Fees ExplainedThis guide explains what churches in the UK charge for weddings, why those fees exist, and how to find the current costs from your local ch…Guide · Church weddingsCan You Marry in Church If Not Religious?This guide explains whether you can marry in a Church of England or other church if you are not religious, are divorced, or follow a differ…
- How much to give for a church wedding?
- How long is a church wedding ceremony?
- Are church weddings legal?
- What is the typical budget for a church wedding?
- Why have a church wedding?
- Do you have to sing hymns at a church wedding?
Order of the ceremony
Who walks in when, who stands where and how the ceremony runs.
Guide · Order of the ceremonyTraditional Wedding Ceremony Order in the UKThis guide walks you through the traditional order of a UK wedding ceremony, from processional to recessional, including who walks in when …Guide · Order of the ceremonyWedding Processional Order: Who Walks Down the Aisle FirstThis guide explains the traditional UK wedding processional order, with clear steps for grandparents, parents, the bridal party, and the co…Guide · Order of the ceremonyWho Gives the Bride Away? Alternatives and Modern ChoicesThis guide explains the traditional order of a UK wedding ceremony, including who walks down the aisle and who gives the bride away, and of…
- What is the typical order of a wedding ceremony in the UK?
- Who walks down the aisle first?
- What is the correct order for a wedding reception?
- What is the structure of a wedding ceremony?
- Does the groom walk down the aisle to music?
- What happens during the wedding ceremony?
Vows and readings
Writing your own vows and choosing readings.
Guide · Vows and readingsHow to Write Your Own Wedding Vows: A Complete UK GuideThis guide covers how to write your own wedding vows in the UK, including the legal rules in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland,…Guide · Vows and readingsShort Wedding Vows: Examples and How to Write ThemThis guide shows you how to write short wedding vows that are personal, heartfelt, and meaningful, whether you want religious or non-religi…Guide · Vows and readingsWedding Readings: How Many, Who Reads, and Best ChoicesThis guide explains everything you need to know about wedding readings: whether you need them, how many to have, when they happen, who can …
- How to write wedding vows step by step?
- What is a reading at a wedding ceremony?
- How many readings are normal at a wedding?
- What are some good readings to have at a wedding?
- Who reads the readings at a Catholic wedding?
- What music do you play during a wedding ceremony?
Choosing a venue
Castles, country houses, barns, hotels and what to ask on a viewing.
Guide · Choosing a venueHow to Choose a Wedding Venue in the UK: Complete GuideThis guide walks you through choosing a UK wedding venue, from shortlisting styles to comparing costs, legal checks, and signing the contra…Guide · Choosing a venueQuestions to Ask on a Wedding Venue TourThis guide gives you a practical checklist of questions to ask on a wedding venue tour, covering layout, weather plans, catering, accessibi…Guide · Choosing a venueBarn Wedding Venues: Ideas, Style and What to AskThis guide covers barn and rustic wedding venues in the UK, from seasonal styling and formality to guest attire and the key questions to as…
- What are good questions to ask at a wedding venue?
- What are the best countryside wedding venues in the UK?
- What is the average cost of a wedding venue in the UK?
- How do I ask about the venue?
- How to pick a venue for your wedding?
- Are barn weddings expensive?
Outdoor and marquee weddings
Gardens, marquees, tipis and planning for British weather.
Guide · Outdoor and marquee weddingsOutdoor and Marquee Weddings in the UK: The Complete GuideThis guide covers everything you need to know about outdoor and marquee weddings in the UK, from the legal rules in each nation to planning…Guide · Outdoor and marquee weddingsCan You Legally Get Married Outdoors in the UK?This guide explains the legal rules for getting married outdoors in the UK, covering civil ceremonies at approved venues, religious wedding…Guide · Outdoor and marquee weddingsHow to Plan a Marquee Wedding on a BudgetThis guide covers the practical steps for planning a budget-friendly marquee wedding in the UK, from choosing a site and managing costs to …
- How to decorate a marquee for a wedding?
- How much do marquees cost?
- What is the best time for an outdoor wedding?
- Is a marquee wedding cheaper than a venue?
- What do I need for a backyard wedding?
- How to do an outdoor wedding on a budget?
Weddings abroad
Getting married overseas, legal paperwork and bringing guests.
Guide · Weddings abroadGetting Married Abroad: The Complete UK GuideThis guide covers everything UK couples need to know about getting married abroad, from legal paperwork and notice requirements to guests, …Guide · Weddings abroadIs Getting Married Abroad Legally Binding in the UK?This guide explains how marriages abroad are recognised in the UK, the legal steps you must take in the country where you marry, and what t…Guide · Weddings abroadDestination Wedding Etiquette for Guests and CouplesThis guide covers who pays for a destination wedding, gift expectations, invitation timing and guest rules, from both the couple's and gues…
- What does it mean to get married abroad?
- Can you get married abroad without guests?
- Can you marry outside your country?
- How much would it cost to get married abroad?
- Which country is the easiest for foreigners to get married?
- What countries can Brits legally marry in?
Free tools for ceremony and venues
Notice of marriage calculatorPick where you are marrying and your date. We show the last day to give notice and the dates to watch.Venue viewing checklistTake this on your viewings and tick off each question as you ask it.Wedding day timeline builderSet the ceremony time and the parts of your day. We build a running order you can tweak and print.Wedding vows helperAnswer a few prompts and we shape them into vows you can read aloud in a minute or two.
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