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! More info
A truly romantic historic, welsh wedding venue, with a license for ceremonies. Our Grade II Listed Gardens, provide for the most amazing wedding photography, and our personalised packages will give you the wedding you have always wished for. More info
Tucked away on the lovely south west corner of Anglesey, The Outbuildings is an exclusive, unique wedding venue offering a bespoke service for weddings large and small, with an experienced team who are able to ensure your every need is catered for. More info
Nestled in the Wye Valley, Llangoed Hall is a truly unique wedding venue, rich in history, set in 17 beautiful acres, with views across the Black Mountains, which create the most magnificent, naturally beautiful back-drop for wedding photographs. More info
A beautiful Georgian Manor Hotel wedding venue in the Brecon Beacons offers a glorious location for your wedding day. With stunning views, this is a beautifully picturesque wedding venue in Powys. More info
Tretower Court is the ideal country Venue for your civil partnership or wedding ceremony in the Brecon Beacons, South East Wales. More info
Intimate Wedding Venue in the country, Powys, Mid Wales. Licensed for Ceremonies. Available as an exclusive use wedding venue. More info
The Glanusk Estate set in 400 acres of private parkland, is a beautiful historic wedding venue. With areas on the estate licensed for ceremonies and an opportunity to have a grand Marquee Reception. More info
A boutique country house hotel in Powys, Mid Wales. Licensed for ceremonies available for both Ceremonies and Receptions, with Guest Accommodation. More info
A truly beautiful historic mansion wedding venue in Powys, surrounds by Welsh hills. Available with exclusive use, old stables for your wedding reception and the house is licensed for ceremonies, with Guest Rooms and Bridal Suite available. More info
An ideal country house hotel, with a license for ceremonies, available for your wedding celebrations. Sitting within the lovely countryside Powys. More info
The Barn at Brynich is a beautifully converted 17th century hay barn set in a stunning rural location in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. More info
A wedding reception venue in Powys. Licensed for civil ceremonies and plenty of guest accommodation. More info
At Gwaenynog Farmhouse they can cater for small intimate weddings in the lounge or large reception celebrations in the wedding barn for up to 250 people. More info
Wedding venue in Llandrindod Wells, Powys. Also Licensed for civil ceremonies. More info
Hotel and Wedding venue in Brecon. Licensed for civil ceremonies. More info
19th Century Country House hotel wedding venue with a license for ceremonies. Set in thousands of nature resevere, this hotel offers a unique setting, one of the most unique in Wales. More info
Where wedding dreams come true. Fabulous historic Manor House set in 27 acres of award winning gardens surrounded by the river. Civil ceremonies, garden weddings, marquees are all available Fantastic value for top quality.. Exclusive use possible. More info
Set in a stunning location overlooking the Brecon Beacons, The Manor is perfect for a grand celebration or intimate gathering. More info
Perfect Country House Wedding venue in Mid Wales. Fabulous backdrop of 50 acres of picturesque Welsh riverside grounds.Exclusive Wedding Venue in Wales More info
Wedding Reception venue in Prestigne, Powys, Midwales. Close to the Herefordshire and Shropshire borders. Marquee receptions are available up to 200 guests. More info
How is a venue licensed for civil ceremonies? Find out why civil ceremony licensed venues are so popular.
If you want a legally-binding wedding ceremony in Mid Wales 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.
If your dream wedding venue isn't licensed for civil ceremonies, there's other options in Mid Wales. 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…
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 Mid Wales.
The local council determine if wedding venues in Mid Wales 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. If you're wanting to have your wedding in a private home or in gardens, you will be unable to do this. The venue needs to be open to the public regularly. 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 in Mid Wales.
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. 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 Mid Wales on Guides for Brides.
You can't have your civil ceremony in a religious building in Mid Wales, such as a church. It applies the same way round - you can't have a religious aspect to your civil ceremony. Therefore, unfortunately you are not allowed to have a religious reading during 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.
