A large country house wedding venue in Scotland, available for civil marriages and wedding receptions. More info
A large country house wedding venue in Scotland, available for civil marriages and wedding receptions. More info
The Dumfries Arms is one of Scotland’s finest boutique wedding venues, which can cater from a small intimate wedding to large grand affair of up to 250 guests. More info
The Dumfries Arms is one of Scotland’s finest boutique wedding venues, which can cater from a small intimate wedding to large grand affair of up to 250 guests. More info
Wedding reception venue in Glasgow More info
Wedding reception venue in Glasgow More info
Created in the style of one of Scotland's most beloved artists, The Mackintosh Suite at House for an Art Lover is a spectacular set rooms offering a truly unique backdrop for your wedding day.For our team no request is too big, no detail too small. More info
Created in the style of one of Scotland's most beloved artists, The Mackintosh Suite at House for an Art Lover is a spectacular set rooms offering a truly unique backdrop for your wedding day.For our team no request is too big, no detail too small. More info
Crossbasket Castle is a stunning 17th century, recently renovated Scottish hotel. We love weddings at Crossbasket Castle and can accommodate up to 250 wedding guests in our Grand Roosevelt Ballroom. We also have smaller rooms for intimate weddings. More info
Crossbasket Castle is a stunning 17th century, recently renovated Scottish hotel. We love weddings at Crossbasket Castle and can accommodate up to 250 wedding guests in our Grand Roosevelt Ballroom. We also have smaller rooms for intimate weddings. More info
Wedding venue in the Scottish Highlands, available for your full day/weekend wedding. More info
Wedding venue in the Scottish Highlands, available for your full day/weekend wedding. More info
large hotel in the city of Glasgow licensed for ceremonies. More info
large hotel in the city of Glasgow licensed for ceremonies. More info
A large hotel city centre wedding venue in Glasgow. Licensed for ceremonies and available for your wedding breakfast and reception. More info
A large hotel city centre wedding venue in Glasgow. Licensed for ceremonies and available for your wedding breakfast and reception. More info
An exclusive use castle wedding venue in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Licensed for Ceremonies inside the castle and outside in the grounds. With 11 bedrooms available for your wedding guests. More info
An exclusive use castle wedding venue in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Licensed for Ceremonies inside the castle and outside in the grounds. With 11 bedrooms available for your wedding guests. More info
Hotel wedding venue in Ayrshire. Available for your complete wedding ceremony through to celebrations. More info
Hotel wedding venue in Ayrshire. Available for your complete wedding ceremony through to celebrations. More info
Wedding Venue in Glasgow. Lanarkshire. Licensed for civil ceremonies with guest accommodation available for those guest travelling from further afield. More info
Wedding Venue in Glasgow. Lanarkshire. Licensed for civil ceremonies with guest accommodation available for those guest travelling from further afield. More info
At Holiday Inn Dumfries we specialise in smaller weddings for 10 to 60 guests. Historic buildings and the gardens of theCrichton Estate provide you with a stunning backdrop for your wedding photos. Celebrate your special day in the Borders. More info
At Holiday Inn Dumfries we specialise in smaller weddings for 10 to 60 guests. Historic buildings and the gardens of theCrichton Estate provide you with a stunning backdrop for your wedding photos. Celebrate your special day in the Borders. More info
Wedding reception venue in Ayrshire . Accomodation. Golf Packages. Events More info
Wedding reception venue in Ayrshire . Accomodation. Golf Packages. Events More info
Luxury Town House Wedding Venue in Glasgow. Lanarkshire. Licensed for civil ceremonies and guest rooms available. More info
Luxury Town House Wedding Venue in Glasgow. Lanarkshire. Licensed for civil ceremonies and guest rooms available. More info
Set within acres of private parkland in Carrutherstown, our country house hotel wedding venue is available from ceremony to reception. With views over the mountains in the Lake District, and Soloway Firth. More info
Set within acres of private parkland in Carrutherstown, our country house hotel wedding venue is available from ceremony to reception. With views over the mountains in the Lake District, and Soloway Firth. More info
Looking for a local wedding reception venue? North West Castle Hotel in Dumfries and Galloway would love to hear from you. More info
Looking for a local wedding reception venue? North West Castle Hotel in Dumfries and Galloway would love to hear from you. More info
A perfect Scottish venue designed as a 17th century property in Glasgow, Scotland. More info
A perfect Scottish venue designed as a 17th century property in Glasgow, Scotland. More info
A stunning unique wedding venue in the heart of the West End, Glasgow. More info
A stunning unique wedding venue in the heart of the West End, Glasgow. More info
Hotel & Golf Course . Weddings, golf , Meeting rooms, Activity Breaks, Exclusive wedding venue functions and events Dumfries & Galloway countryside. 18th century country mansion, 56 bedrooms, on the Solway Coast. More info
Hotel & Golf Course . Weddings, golf , Meeting rooms, Activity Breaks, Exclusive wedding venue functions and events Dumfries & Galloway countryside. 18th century country mansion, 56 bedrooms, on the Solway Coast. More info
Wedding Venue in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries. More info
Wedding Venue in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries. More info
Wedding reception venue in Beith, North Ayrshire, Scotland. One of Scotlands premier wedding venues. More info
Wedding reception venue in Beith, North Ayrshire, Scotland. One of Scotlands premier wedding venues. More info
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 in Glasgow & South West Scotland 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.
So many wedding venues in Glasgow & South West Scotland 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.
Not just traditional wedding venues have civil ceremony licenses. Some more unique venues including safari parks, tree houses and beach venues have this license. 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. Some you can only have your wedding reception at but you will have to check with the wedding venue itself. Take a look at our range of civil ceremony licensed venues in Glasgow & South West Scotland.
Every venue in Glasgow & South West Scotland is assessed and researched before they are approved for civil ceremonies. This is done by the local council in which the venue is based. 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. If you're wanting to marry outside, it will need to be under a permanent structure, unlike a floral arch or an open beach setting. 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 Glasgow & South West Scotland.
The law does not consider marquees to be permanent structures, even ones that are up all year round. Due to this law, you can't legally have a civil ceremony in a marquee, even if it's permanent. 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. What you say during your ceremony can be changed to a certain degree. Ask your registrar about what needs to be included and work around that to make your own words and promises.
Unfortunately, if you want to have a religious reading or music included in your marriage ceremony, you can't have a civil ceremony. To make this happen, you would have to get married in a church building or have a religious blessing after your marriage.
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.
