The Regency Hotel in Solihull is the perfect wedding venue near Birmingham for your big day. It is a great location, situated in the leafy suburbs of Shirley but also close to major road and rail networks and Birmingham International Airport.
The Regency Hotel in Solihull is the perfect wedding venue near Birmingham for your big day. It is a great location, situated in the leafy suburbs of Shirley but also close to major road and rail networks and Birmingham International Airport.
Dodmoor House is a National Award Winning Wedding Venue in Northamptonshire and offers exclusive use, no corkage and the flexibility of being able to source all of your own suppliers for your wedding if you wish.
Dodmoor House is a National Award Winning Wedding Venue in Northamptonshire and offers exclusive use, no corkage and the flexibility of being able to source all of your own suppliers for your wedding if you wish.
A Historic Jacobean Manor House Hotel available as your wedding venue. With a license for ceremonies, we cater for weddings large or small. With options to have your wedding breakfast and Reception here after a Church or Registry office wedding too!
A Historic Jacobean Manor House Hotel available as your wedding venue. With a license for ceremonies, we cater for weddings large or small. With options to have your wedding breakfast and Reception here after a Church or Registry office wedding too!
Bredenbury Court Barns are a collection of beautiful buildings undergoing careful restoration; including a charming 1920s Orangery for your wedding ceremony & glass-walled Oak Barn with stunning views for your feast & party. Onsite accommodation too!
Bredenbury Court Barns are a collection of beautiful buildings undergoing careful restoration; including a charming 1920s Orangery for your wedding ceremony & glass-walled Oak Barn with stunning views for your feast & party. Onsite accommodation too!
Two very unique wedding venues in Buckinghamshire. The Pavilion for indoor ceremonies & The Garden Gazebo, a licensed outdoor wedding venue. Set in 26 acres of landscaped grounds with stunning views across the Chilterns. A tranquil and romantic venue
Two very unique wedding venues in Buckinghamshire. The Pavilion for indoor ceremonies & The Garden Gazebo, a licensed outdoor wedding venue. Set in 26 acres of landscaped grounds with stunning views across the Chilterns. A tranquil and romantic venue
Mitton Hall is a beautiful and romantic wedding venue in Lancashire. It's historic and contemporary, a combination that has a fantastic reputation as one of the best wedding venues in the area. It's perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Mitton Hall is a beautiful and romantic wedding venue in Lancashire. It's historic and contemporary, a combination that has a fantastic reputation as one of the best wedding venues in the area. It's perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Located in the heart of Cirencester the Kings Head re-opened in September 2014 as a modern and elegant boutique hotel offering 45 stylish bedrooms, a collection of event spaces for 400 guests, restaurant serving modern British food & Subterranean Spa
Located in the heart of Cirencester the Kings Head re-opened in September 2014 as a modern and elegant boutique hotel offering 45 stylish bedrooms, a collection of event spaces for 400 guests, restaurant serving modern British food & Subterranean Spa
Nestled within 50 acres of beautiful Welsh countryside, Oldwalls is the flagship multi award-winning wedding venue by the Oldwalls Collection, the renowned luxury wedding venue specialists based at the heart of Gower.
Nestled within 50 acres of beautiful Welsh countryside, Oldwalls is the flagship multi award-winning wedding venue by the Oldwalls Collection, the renowned luxury wedding venue specialists based at the heart of Gower.
This stunning Grade 1* listed Tudor mansion is situated within an impressive 350-acre estate and is an exclusive use wedding venue, which exudes historic charm. With 27 luxurious bedrooms onsite, its own idyllic church you need look no further.
This stunning Grade 1* listed Tudor mansion is situated within an impressive 350-acre estate and is an exclusive use wedding venue, which exudes historic charm. With 27 luxurious bedrooms onsite, its own idyllic church you need look no further.
Field Place Manor House & Barns is a multiple award winning Grade II listed wedding venue wedding venue in Sussex. Featuring its original Georgian façade, it is situated within eight acres of beautiful Green Flag award winning grounds.
Field Place Manor House & Barns is a multiple award winning Grade II listed wedding venue wedding venue in Sussex. Featuring its original Georgian façade, it is situated within eight acres of beautiful Green Flag award winning grounds.
Botleys Mansion is a grand country house wedding venue available for exclusive use for weddings, in Chertsey, Surrey. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies, this luxurious wedding reception venue is an ideal mixture of old and new.
Botleys Mansion is a grand country house wedding venue available for exclusive use for weddings, in Chertsey, Surrey. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies, this luxurious wedding reception venue is an ideal mixture of old and new.
Nestled in the South Downs countryside close to Worthing, West Sussex. Complete with Indoor and out door ceremony license and a host of complimentary additions, Long Furlong Barn is the perfect rustic countryside venue for your wedding.
Nestled in the South Downs countryside close to Worthing, West Sussex. Complete with Indoor and out door ceremony license and a host of complimentary additions, Long Furlong Barn is the perfect rustic countryside venue for your wedding.
Amongst some of the most truly divine landscapes, lies an ultimate fairy tale castle, the unique character that Cave Castle possesses makes it possible to ensure that your entire day can be special in every way
Amongst some of the most truly divine landscapes, lies an ultimate fairy tale castle, the unique character that Cave Castle possesses makes it possible to ensure that your entire day can be special in every way
Three stunning and unique venues on one estate located in the countryside in the Yorkshire Dales. A wedding venue in Yorkshire available for your wedding reception. Consisting of Broughton Hall, Utopia & Eden.
Three stunning and unique venues on one estate located in the countryside in the Yorkshire Dales. A wedding venue in Yorkshire available for your wedding reception. Consisting of Broughton Hall, Utopia & Eden.
Gray Manor is a brand new unique boutique wedding venue & hotel set in the heart of the countryside on the Hampshire/ Wiltshire border. If you’re looking for the perfect beautiful & romantic location for your big day, Gray Manor is the perfect.
Gray Manor is a brand new unique boutique wedding venue & hotel set in the heart of the countryside on the Hampshire/ Wiltshire border. If you’re looking for the perfect beautiful & romantic location for your big day, Gray Manor is the perfect.
Stunning, luxury hotel on Park Lane, Central London. Available with a license for ceremonies.
Stunning, luxury hotel on Park Lane, Central London. Available with a license for ceremonies.
This stunning slice of Lakeland heaven sits atop a six-acre eerie overlooking the rolling hills of Windermere; recently voted Cumbria's No.1 Wedding Venue. Perfect for those looking for an exclusive hire wedding venue in the Lake District.
This stunning slice of Lakeland heaven sits atop a six-acre eerie overlooking the rolling hills of Windermere; recently voted Cumbria's No.1 Wedding Venue. Perfect for those looking for an exclusive hire wedding venue in the Lake District.
Barn Wedding Venue with Onsite Accommodation. 3 stunning interconnected wedding barns with unrivaled waterfront setting. Licensed for barn weddings for up to 170 guests. Outdoor Weddings overlooking the Mill Pond available at this no corkage venue.
Barn Wedding Venue with Onsite Accommodation. 3 stunning interconnected wedding barns with unrivaled waterfront setting. Licensed for barn weddings for up to 170 guests. Outdoor Weddings overlooking the Mill Pond available at this no corkage venue.
Oaklea Events in Merseyside are extremely proud to be offering this blissful rural wedding setting offering Tipi weddings with a festival laid back and relaxed feel. Countryside festival style weddings & receptions.
Oaklea Events in Merseyside are extremely proud to be offering this blissful rural wedding setting offering Tipi weddings with a festival laid back and relaxed feel. Countryside festival style weddings & receptions.
The Engine Shed is a stunning converted building now used as a wedding venue in Wetherby, West Yorkshire.
The Engine Shed is a stunning converted building now used as a wedding venue in Wetherby, West Yorkshire.
£1,000 OFF All Remaining 2019 Dates Pendrell Hall Country House Wedding Venue is an exclusive use, no corkage wedding venue with onsite accommodation for 60+ wedding guests. Our vintage inspired bandstand is perfect for outdoor weddings.
£1,000 OFF All Remaining 2019 Dates Pendrell Hall Country House Wedding Venue is an exclusive use, no corkage wedding venue with onsite accommodation for 60+ wedding guests. Our vintage inspired bandstand is perfect for outdoor weddings.
Large wedding venue with spectacular views over the Forth and its iconic bridges offering stunning backdrops for your wedding photographs, with two beautiful wedding suites and 147 guest rooms including two super-indulgent honeymoon suites.
Large wedding venue with spectacular views over the Forth and its iconic bridges offering stunning backdrops for your wedding photographs, with two beautiful wedding suites and 147 guest rooms including two super-indulgent honeymoon suites.
The Tythe Barn is an incredible wedding venue near Bicester, Oxfordshire. We cater for Wedding Receptions and are licenced for Civil Ceremonies. Our barn oozes character and our rural location allows you to enjoy life away from the fast lane!
The Tythe Barn is an incredible wedding venue near Bicester, Oxfordshire. We cater for Wedding Receptions and are licenced for Civil Ceremonies. Our barn oozes character and our rural location allows you to enjoy life away from the fast lane!
Milton Hill House, a wedding venue in Milton, Nr Abingon, Oxfordshire is a stunning venue for your wedding day. We are licenced for civil ceremonies as well as able to offer you the venue for your wedding reception.
Milton Hill House, a wedding venue in Milton, Nr Abingon, Oxfordshire is a stunning venue for your wedding day. We are licenced for civil ceremonies as well as able to offer you the venue for your wedding reception.
Civil ceremony wedding venues are hugely popular throughout the UK. However, what exactly does it mean to be a licensed wedding venue?
If you want a legally-binding wedding ceremony with no religious affiliation, and you’re getting married in England or Wales, then a civil ceremony is the best match for you. You can either get married in a register office, or you can have a civil ceremony at an approved wedding venue. To be an approved civil ceremony venue, wedding venues need to apply for a civil ceremony license.
There are hundreds of wedding venues with a civil ceremony license in the UK, but it’s important to check that your dream venue has one if you’re wanting a legally-binding ceremony. The alternative is marrying in a humanist or spiritual ceremony, which will allow you to marry in any venue (or in an unlicensed part of an otherwise licensed venue, such as a garden or private beach), but will need to be followed by a legal civil ceremony in a register office at another date.
Have questions about your civil ceremony wedding venue? Take a look at our FAQ below…
It’s not just mansion houses or castles that can be approved wedding venues - approved premises can include everything from hotels and restaurants to zoos, aquariums, treehouses and caves! If they’re on our civil ceremony venue list, then you can legally marry there. However, don’t assume that more traditional venues always have a civil ceremony license. It costs wedding venues money to apply for a license, so some just host humanist or spiritual ceremonies, or simply host wedding receptions rather than ceremonies.
The local council determine if wedding venues are suitable for a civil ceremony license. This includes whether or not they’re in a safe and reasonable state for members of the public, and if they meet fire safety regulations. The venue must also be regularly available to the public for the purpose of conducting marriage ceremonies. This is why private homes can’t be approved for a civil ceremony license. If you’re hoping to marry on private land, in a back garden or a large home that isn’t available to the public, you’ll need to hold your legal ceremony in a register office instead.
If you want to tie the knot in an outdoor wedding ceremony, then your wedding venue will need a separate civil ceremony license for this. The legal elements of the ceremony must also take place in a fixed and permanent structure, such as a wooden gazebo or pagoda. This means that you can’t legally marry under a floral arch, on an open beach or in woodland, for example. Don’t presume that any permanent fixture in a wedding venue’s garden will be automatically covered by a civil ceremony license. Venues need to purchase licenses for separate structures. If you want to know if you can get married in a garden, search our ‘Outdoor wedding ceremony’ filter or simply enquire with your chosen wedding venue.
The law does not consider marquees to be permanent structures, even ones that are up all year round. As a result, it can be difficult to have a civil ceremony in a marquee. One way to get around this is to have your ceremony over the threshold of a doorway. This way, your guests can be seated in the marquee while you are technically indoors.
A civil wedding ceremony has certain legal requirements. You must have two witnesses over the age of 18, and you will need to exchange contractual words of marriage. There is a degree of flexibility within these guidelines, and you can include your own promises as part of your wedding ceremony. Your registrar can guide you on what words need to be legally included.
By law a civil ceremony cannot include any religious element, including readings or music. You also cannot hold a civil ceremony in a religious building. If you would like to include religion in some way, you can have a religious blessing after your civil ceremony.
The above requirements only apply to weddings in England and Wales. In Scotland, humanist ceremonies are legally binding, so brides in Scotland have more flexibility when choosing their wedding venues. Unlike civil ceremonies, humanist weddings do not require specific wording, or for the ceremony to be under a permanent structure. You can also include religious elements in your humanist ceremony. If you’re a bride in Scotland, ask your wedding venue about what kind of ceremony would work best for you.
