A stunning Grade I listed countryside wedding venue, with a fairytale castle feel about it. We are licensed for civil ceremonies and steeped in over 700 years of history. Surrounded by acres of National Trust woodland. More info
A stunning Grade I listed countryside wedding venue, with a fairytale castle feel about it. We are licensed for civil ceremonies and steeped in over 700 years of history. Surrounded by acres of National Trust woodland. More info
In the heart of East London, this beautiful 300 capacity venue boasts five separate wedding ceremony & reception spaces, all offering a mixture of period features, natural day light and striking architecture. More info
In the heart of East London, this beautiful 300 capacity venue boasts five separate wedding ceremony & reception spaces, all offering a mixture of period features, natural day light and striking architecture. More info
This unique & unusual wedding venue, our 16th century Tudor Barn Eltham is the perfect setting for your special day in Greenwich, South East London. This beautiful building is set in 13 acres of parkland with a medieval moat. Barn weddings London. More info
This unique & unusual wedding venue, our 16th century Tudor Barn Eltham is the perfect setting for your special day in Greenwich, South East London. This beautiful building is set in 13 acres of parkland with a medieval moat. Barn weddings London. More info
A stunning collection of barns set in the rolling Northamptonshire countryside with a licence for ceremonies available exclusively for your wedding day. More info
A stunning collection of barns set in the rolling Northamptonshire countryside with a licence for ceremonies available exclusively for your wedding day. More info
Here at Andaz London, Liverpool Street we are licensed for wedding ceremonies or wedding receptions. We will ensure your wedding will be the event you have always dreamed of and will remember. More info
Here at Andaz London, Liverpool Street we are licensed for wedding ceremonies or wedding receptions. We will ensure your wedding will be the event you have always dreamed of and will remember. More info
Exclusively yours for your wedding day, the perfect place for an intimate celebration with your family and friends. Licensed for Ceremonies, and available for canapé, drinks receptions & wedding breakfasts on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. More info
Exclusively yours for your wedding day, the perfect place for an intimate celebration with your family and friends. Licensed for Ceremonies, and available for canapé, drinks receptions & wedding breakfasts on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. More info
A wedding at Gilwell Park is like no other. We don’t just offer a Georgian country house in a stunning rural setting, You can style the day your way. East London wedding venue for capacity for up to 250 wedding guests. More info
A wedding at Gilwell Park is like no other. We don’t just offer a Georgian country house in a stunning rural setting, You can style the day your way. East London wedding venue for capacity for up to 250 wedding guests. More info
This 16th Century converted barn is a truly amazing wedding venue in Bulmer, which is situated on the Essex/Suffolk border. Licensed for civil ceremonies, this is a wonderful wedding venue choice. More info
This 16th Century converted barn is a truly amazing wedding venue in Bulmer, which is situated on the Essex/Suffolk border. Licensed for civil ceremonies, this is a wonderful wedding venue choice. More info
At Trafalgar Tavern we offer stunning views of the River Thames for your wedding in Greenwich South East London, close to the capitals central. With a choice of rooms to have your ceremony we also offer rooms for your evening wedding reception. More info
At Trafalgar Tavern we offer stunning views of the River Thames for your wedding in Greenwich South East London, close to the capitals central. With a choice of rooms to have your ceremony we also offer rooms for your evening wedding reception. More info
Weddings QM offers a truly unique settings for the different elements of a wedding celebration, in the heart of the East end of London More info
Weddings QM offers a truly unique settings for the different elements of a wedding celebration, in the heart of the East end of London More info
London's hidden riverside gem wedding venue. Offering civil ceremonies & wedding receptions with stunning panoramic river views taking in the Millennium Dome and the Thames Barrier. More info
London's hidden riverside gem wedding venue. Offering civil ceremonies & wedding receptions with stunning panoramic river views taking in the Millennium Dome and the Thames Barrier. More info
A memorable venue for a great day, The Clarendon Hotel is a stunning setting for your civil ceremony, located in London South East. More info
A memorable venue for a great day, The Clarendon Hotel is a stunning setting for your civil ceremony, located in London South East. More info
large hotel in Canary Wharf, London with a license for civil ceremonies. More info
large hotel in Canary Wharf, London with a license for civil ceremonies. More info
The Old Royal Naval College can offer you two magical ways to celebrate the most important day of your life. Choose the Painted Hall for grand opulence and drama. Choose the Admiral’s House for intimacy, versatility and tradition. More info
The Old Royal Naval College can offer you two magical ways to celebrate the most important day of your life. Choose the Painted Hall for grand opulence and drama. Choose the Admiral’s House for intimacy, versatility and tradition. More info
Kachette is a perfect wedding venue for couples seeking a unique railway arch warehouse in the heart of Shoreditch. More info
Kachette is a perfect wedding venue for couples seeking a unique railway arch warehouse in the heart of Shoreditch. More info
Premier wedding venue in East London More info
Premier wedding venue in East London More info
Engagement / Hen or Wedding party's More info
Engagement / Hen or Wedding party's More info
Lovekyn Chapel is medieval, in historic Kingston & licensed for non-religious weddings. You may bring in food & alcohol for no extra cost! More info
Lovekyn Chapel is medieval, in historic Kingston & licensed for non-religious weddings. You may bring in food & alcohol for no extra cost! More info
Two large contemporary and uniquie pavilions set in parkland in the heart of east London offering a tranquil yet central location More info
Two large contemporary and uniquie pavilions set in parkland in the heart of east London offering a tranquil yet central location More info
The Alexandra Suite is the perfect wedding venue in Kent. Chooses you perfect wedding package, no bride will go without on her big day. Offering civil ceremonies & wedding receptions. More info
The Alexandra Suite is the perfect wedding venue in Kent. Chooses you perfect wedding package, no bride will go without on her big day. Offering civil ceremonies & wedding receptions. More info
A memorable venue for a great day, The Valley is a stunning setting for your Wedding reception, located in South East London. More info
A memorable venue for a great day, The Valley is a stunning setting for your Wedding reception, located in South East London. More info
Town Hall Hotel can help create your perfect day. Whether you're looking for fairy-tale magic, or contemporary urban glamour, we can provide a stunning setting for your London wedding venue. More info
Town Hall Hotel can help create your perfect day. Whether you're looking for fairy-tale magic, or contemporary urban glamour, we can provide a stunning setting for your London wedding venue. More info
Crowne Plaza is based at London Docklands, so it creates the perfect location and views for your big day. They are licensed for civil ceremonies so you can have your whole wedding day all in one special place at ease. More info
Crowne Plaza is based at London Docklands, so it creates the perfect location and views for your big day. They are licensed for civil ceremonies so you can have your whole wedding day all in one special place at ease. More info
Tereza Joanne boat - A truly romantic setting for your special event. Wedding civil ceremonies / wedding receptions London More info
Tereza Joanne boat - A truly romantic setting for your special event. Wedding civil ceremonies / wedding receptions London More info
Wedding venues licensed for civil ceremonies are the most popular.
If you want a ceremony in East London that's legally binding without getting married in a church, 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.
Most wedding venues in East London will have a civil ceremony license, however some don't, so you will want to ensure that your chosen venue does before booking them. 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.
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. 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 East London.
When a venue in East London applies for a civil ceremony license it needs to be assessed by the local council. 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. Due to the venue needing to be regularly open to the public to be an approved venue, you aren't able to legally marry in a private home or estate. 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 East London.
The law does not consider marquees to be permanent structures, even ones that are up all year round. 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.
If you wish to get married in Scotland, there's many more venues that you can do this is. This is because in Scotland, humanist ceremonies are legally binding and in a humanist ceremony there's a lot more flexibility on what you and your partner can say. 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.
