Are Hindu weddings legal in the UK?

In England and Wales, a religious ceremony on its own is only legally binding if it happens in a building registered for marriages and an authorised person is there. Many Hindu temples in the UK are registered for this purpose, so a wedding there can be both religious and legal. But if your ceremony is at a hotel, a marquee, a park or another venue, it will not be legally binding on its own. In that case, the common approach is to have a short civil ceremony at a register office or approved venue first, then hold the full Hindu ceremony separately. In Scotland, the rules are different: weddings can take place almost anywhere agreed with the registrar or celebrant, and religious and belief celebrants can conduct legal weddings. In Northern Ireland, notice is given to the registrar where the wedding takes place, and humanist weddings are legally binding. Because the rules vary across the UK and can change, check with your temple, your venue and the local register office early. They can confirm exactly what you need to do to make your marriage legal, and when to give notice.