Thames Valley Wedding Venue of the Year 2019! A charismatic historical estate. Renovated into a rustic, picturesque and romantic venue that offers complete flexibility for you to create your dream day.
Thames Valley Wedding Venue of the Year 2019! A charismatic historical estate. Renovated into a rustic, picturesque and romantic venue that offers complete flexibility for you to create your dream day.
Stanlake Park is a picturesque barn wedding venue in Berkshire, located between Reading and Maidenhead, Berkshire, close to the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire borders.
Stanlake Park is a picturesque barn wedding venue in Berkshire, located between Reading and Maidenhead, Berkshire, close to the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire borders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wedding venue in Berkshire. Planning your wedding day can be easier than you imagined, and fun too. It is important to have the right venue - here at Bearwood Lakes we offer a personal service, in luxurious facilities surrounded by countryside.
Wedding venue in Berkshire. Planning your wedding day can be easier than you imagined, and fun too. It is important to have the right venue - here at Bearwood Lakes we offer a personal service, in luxurious facilities surrounded by countryside.
The perfect wedding venue in Hampshire, historic and picturesque, with rooms of various styles and sizes perfect for any celebration. Fully licensed to host civil ceremonies. This is a great wedding venue in Hampshire for your wedding day.
The perfect wedding venue in Hampshire, historic and picturesque, with rooms of various styles and sizes perfect for any celebration. Fully licensed to host civil ceremonies. This is a great wedding venue in Hampshire for your wedding day.
A charming Queen Anne Mansion, Highfield Park offers a truly intimate surrounding for your special day and is available for exclusive use. A unique wedding venue in Nr Hook, Hampshire.
A charming Queen Anne Mansion, Highfield Park offers a truly intimate surrounding for your special day and is available for exclusive use. A unique wedding venue in Nr Hook, Hampshire.
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.
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.
The Oakley Court wedding venue in Berkshire, What could be more perfect for your wedding day than a beautifully historic and photogenic country house on the banks of the River Thames? Licensed for Civil ceremonies in Windsor.
The Oakley Court wedding venue in Berkshire, What could be more perfect for your wedding day than a beautifully historic and photogenic country house on the banks of the River Thames? Licensed for Civil ceremonies in Windsor.
Hedsor House is a magnificent exclusive Georgian country mansion in Buckinghamshire, bordering Berkshire offering you a beautiful and romantic setting for your wedding day.
Hedsor House is a magnificent exclusive Georgian country mansion in Buckinghamshire, bordering Berkshire offering you a beautiful and romantic setting for your wedding day.
Oxford Town Hall is a stunning historic building in the heart of Oxford, this Grade II Victorian listed building is perfect for all wedding celebrations including ceremonies, drinks or evening receptions and wedding breakfasts.
Oxford Town Hall is a stunning historic building in the heart of Oxford, this Grade II Victorian listed building is perfect for all wedding celebrations including ceremonies, drinks or evening receptions and wedding breakfasts.
Newbury Racecourse is a picturesque and relaxing wedding venue based in Berkshire and is perfect for your special day!
Newbury Racecourse is a picturesque and relaxing wedding venue based in Berkshire and is perfect for your special day!
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 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.
A Grade I listed Mansion House wedding venue set within 121 acres of grounds on the Hampshire/ Berkshire border. Licensed for civil ceremonies, Warbrook House offers a beautiful setting for both your wedding ceremony and reception.
A Grade I listed Mansion House wedding venue set within 121 acres of grounds on the Hampshire/ Berkshire border. Licensed for civil ceremonies, Warbrook House offers a beautiful setting for both your wedding ceremony and reception.
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.
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.
Add a touch of historical grandeur to your wedding by holding it at South Hill Park, Bracknell. Our magnificent 18th Century mansion is the ideal setting for ceremonies and receptions, while the Italian Gardens provide a spectacular backdrop.
Add a touch of historical grandeur to your wedding by holding it at South Hill Park, Bracknell. Our magnificent 18th Century mansion is the ideal setting for ceremonies and receptions, while the Italian Gardens provide a spectacular backdrop.
A luxury 4 star venue in the heart of Royal Windsor, next to the iconic river Thames and Eton Bridge. Sir Christopher Wren Hotel’s stunning location offers unbeatable riverside views, luxurious bedrooms, historic charm and award winning cuisine.
A luxury 4 star venue in the heart of Royal Windsor, next to the iconic river Thames and Eton Bridge. Sir Christopher Wren Hotel’s stunning location offers unbeatable riverside views, luxurious bedrooms, historic charm and award winning cuisine.
Our dedicated wedding specialist, choice of elegant wedding suites, comprehensive wedding packages, award-winning food and drink make the Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa one of the best hotel wedding venues in Berkshire & Southern England.
Our dedicated wedding specialist, choice of elegant wedding suites, comprehensive wedding packages, award-winning food and drink make the Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa one of the best hotel wedding venues in Berkshire & Southern England.
Alpine style wedding venue in Berkshire. Our impressive wedding venue and our dedicated events team can bring your dream wedding to life. Whatever you have in mind, from the intimate to the grand, we'll make your dream wedding true.
Alpine style wedding venue in Berkshire. Our impressive wedding venue and our dedicated events team can bring your dream wedding to life. Whatever you have in mind, from the intimate to the grand, we'll make your dream wedding true.
Sympathetically rebuilt in 2014 the old grain store barn offers a flexible and exclusive venue within 400 acres of farm estate. Worton Hall can seat 60 to 250 guests for your reception and is licensed for both indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies.
Sympathetically rebuilt in 2014 the old grain store barn offers a flexible and exclusive venue within 400 acres of farm estate. Worton Hall can seat 60 to 250 guests for your reception and is licensed for both indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Set in 300 acres of beautiful rolling countryside The Oxfordshire is a stunning location for civil marriages, wedding receptions and evening celebrations. Looking to get married is a stunning venue in Thame.
Set in 300 acres of beautiful rolling countryside The Oxfordshire is a stunning location for civil marriages, wedding receptions and evening celebrations. Looking to get married is a stunning venue in Thame.
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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