An Exclusive-use & Picturesque Country Barn Wedding Venue in Berkshire. A charismatic historical estate. Renovated into a rustic, picturesque and romantic venue that offers complete flexibility for you to create your dream day.
Wedding venue in Berkshire. Easthampstead Park Conference Centre is based within a Victorian Country Mansion & surrounded by 60 acres of parkland. With a great backdrop for photographs & offering Wedding packages.
Rackleys is a beautiful new wedding venue set in seven acres in the picturesque Chiltern Hills, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a stunning setting for your wedding photography. We will be licensed for civil weddings opening in spring 2021.
The Royal Berkshire is a Beautiful Wedding Venue, in Ascot, Berkshire. This stunning wedding venue caters for all of your wedding requirements. With a Civil Ceremony licence and Guest Rooms, you can have your special day in one place.
Wokefield Estate boasts two separate hotels on the same estate; so whether you are looking for country glam in our Mansion House, or the contemporary modern feel of Wokefield Place, our Estate has the perfect option for you.
Sonning Golf Club is the ideal wedding venue for your special day, whether you are having a small intimate reception or a larger wedding, we will ensure that your wedding day is one that you will always remember. Packages available for all budgets.
Newbury Racecourse is a picturesque and relaxing wedding venue based in Berkshire and is perfect for your special day!
Elcot Park Hotel enjoys breathtaking views over the Kennet Valley and is set within parkland of outstanding natural beauty. Licensed for civil ceremonies this stunning Georgian Manor House provides the perfect setting for any wedding celebrations.
Wedding venue on the outskirts of Wokingham. It is important to find the right venue for your wedding - here at Bearwood Lakes we offer a personal service, in luxurious facilities surrounded by our beautiful golf course and lakes.
Donnington Grove Country Club , wedding venue in Berkshire with its secluded location, elegant architecture & picturesque surroundings, is the perfect venue for any wedding reception or civil ceremony in Berkshire.
Located in the heart of Windsor town centre, directly opposite Windsor Castle & the Guildhall. The Castle Hotel has been lovingly restored to preserve the hotel’s rich history & luxury design. Making this the dream backdrop for your wedding day.
We know how important it is to make cherished memories on your special day & with our picture perfect 10 acre countryside setting near Windsor & Ascot as a backdrop, we’re confident your wedding day to be full of fun, laughter and happy ever after’s!
The Coppid Beech hotel is an Alpine style wedding venue in Berkshire. Our impressive venue and dedicated team can cater for all wedding requirements. With a Civil Ceremony licence and Guest Rooms, you can have your special day in one place.
The Roseate is Reading's only 5 star luxury hotel. Originally built in 1911, this magnificently restored Edwardian listed mansion offers exclusive accommodation, beautiful event rooms, fine cuisine and top class service in a central location.
Ditton Manor can cater for receptions or host civil ceremonies on our grounds. From intimate gatherings to much larger weddings full of colour and passion, your celebration will be deeply memorable within our magical surroundings.
Add a touch of historical grandeur to your wedding by holding it at South Hill Park. Our magnificent 18th Century mansion is the ideal setting for ceremonies and receptions, while the Italian Gardens provide a spectacular backdrop for photographs.
The Vineyard is a 5 star Relais & Châteaux hotel, renowned for its impeccable service, 3 AA Rosette restaurant & award winning 30,000 bottle wine cellar. Located in Berkshire, The Vineyard is an hour away from London & a million miles from ordinary.
The perfect Wedding Venue in Berkshire for your special day. Set amongst nine acres of landscaped grounds, Moor Hall in Cookham, Berkshire is an idyllic setting that provides a superb backdrop for the most important day of your life.
Wokingham Town Hall, with its elegant Grade II listed Victorian cross-beamed main hall and solid oak floors, is a stunning venue for your special occasion in Wokingham, Berkshire. Licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies.
Beaumont Estate is located in the charming Old Windsor, and with a selection of elegant spaces that form a gorgeous backdrop to your celebrations, Beaumont is the ideal choice for your special day.
A tranquil hidden gem with a sense of luxury and calm. A wondeful blend of exceptional service, cuisine and experienced event professionals ensure you have the perfect wedding. Visit Fredrick's and chat to our wedding co-ordinator to see for yourself
Wedding venue in Berkshire. Situated in one of the most picturesque locations in Royal Berkshire, The Old Mill has become one of the top locations for both wedding ceremonies & wedding receptions in Berkshire.
Donnington Valley Hotel is a place where time stands still. Situated in the beautiful Berkshire countryside surrounded by its own 18-hole golf course, the hotel offers a warm welcome, elegant interiors and picturesque countryside scenes.
Elegant country house wedding venue in Berkshire offering civil ceremonies & wedding receptions. Whether your wedding is for a select few, or for many, The Old Rectory is the perfect venue. Offering exclusive use, idyllic setting & manicured grounds.
How is a venue licensed for civil ceremonies? Find out why civil ceremony licensed venues are so popular.
If you want to have your marriage ceremony and reception all in one venue in Berkshire, 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.
So many wedding venues in Berkshire have a civil ceremony license, but just double check they do before booking them. If they don't you will have to find another way of getting a legally-binding marriage. 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…
There's many different types of venue that can be licensed for civil ceremonies. Anything from castles and hotels to barns and even unique venues such as zoo's! 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. Venues have to pay to get themselves approved for civil ceremonies. Therefore, some aren't licensed and can only host humanist ceremonies or just your wedding reception. You can find your dream Civil ceremony licensed wedding venue in Berkshire on Guides for Brides.
If a wedding venue in Berkshire wants a civil ceremony license, it must be assessed before hand. This is done by the council, who determine whether it's suitable. 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. Due to the law, if you get married outside it still needs to be under a fixed permanent structure. 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 in Berkshire.
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. Ask your chosen registrar about what you need to say during your civil ceremony and then you can work around this to write your own vowed and promises to your partner. Find an abundance of venues licensed for civil ceremonies in Berkshire on Guides for Brides.
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 in Berkshire. 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. If you're wanting to have religious elements to your ceremony, whether that be a song or a reading, a humanist ceremony would work perfect for you in Scotland. Speak to a few venues around you to see what ceremonies they can offer and what would work for you
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