A fairytale wedding is a lot closer to your budget than you think at Chateau Rhianfa – the most impressive 5* wedding venue in Anglesey! Chateau Rhianfa is located on the Menai Strait with views over the Snowdonia mountain range. More info
Stunning 17th century manor house exclusively yours, accommodation for up to 40 guests (increasing to 50 by 2018). Set in 100 acres of private estate, the perfect wedding venue. Simply magical grounds for amazing photographs of your special day. More info
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
Spend your wedding day surrounded by picturesque colourful buildings, miles of sandy beaches and acres of winding woodland at the enchanting Portmeirion Village on the coast of North Wales. More info
Soughton Hall is a luxury boutique hotel, Exclusive Use wedding and event venue. On the border of Cheshire and North Wales, this stunning Georgian country house, approached down a sweeping driveway and surrounded by landscaped gardens. More info
Tyn Dwr Hall is The One you’ve been waiting for. After months of restoration, this magical Grade II* listed country hall, nestled in ancient woodland in North Wales, has been transformed into your dream wedding venue. 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
Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding. To ensure your dreams become reality, the Royal Victoria Hotel is dedicated to making your special day perfect and as individual as you are More info
Licensed for Civil Ceremonies, a beautiful historic site dating back to the Bronze Age surrounded by ancient Yews 2500-3000 old, this stunning venue just oozes atmosphere. More info
Nestling in the heart of the Conwy Valley, Caer Rhun Hall is a Grade II listed house, surrounded by grounds. A secluded setting, yours with exclusivity. More info
Bron Eifion is a 4star luxury country house hotel situated just outside Criccieth nestled within 5 acres of gardens with stunning sea views. It has 17 individiually designed bedrooms and 2 suites licenced for wedding ceremonies. Prestige and luxury More info
Eriviat Hall is located in North Wales between the two counties of Conwy and Denbighshire. near the historic town of Denbigh and is known as the hidden gem!! More info
Wedding Venue in Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales More info
Newly renovated Llandudno Bay Hotel offering wedding packages in Conwy, North Wales. This stunning boutique hotel over looking Llandudno sea front offers spectacular views & backdrop for you wedding photographs. More info
Dry Hire Wedding Venue, with License for ceremony, unique to you, your own caterer and suppliers. We do not charge corkage. No Alcohol Licence. You hire your own barn, marquee, caterers, tables etc. More info
A country manor house wedding venue in St. Asaph, Denbighshire, North Wales. Licensed for Ceremonies and available with Guest Accommodation. More info
A waterside wedding venue North Wales. With a license for ceremonies both inside the venue and outside. More info
A civil licensed wedding venue in Llanfairpwll. More info
Celtic Royal Hotel is a reliable and popular wedding reception venue located in Caernarfo, Gwynedd, North Wales. More info
Approved for Civil Ceremonies, Gwydir Castle offers your wedding ceremony followed by Champagne Reception. With your wedding reception taking place in another venues More info
A civil licensed wedding venue in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales More info
Located in the peaceful village of Rhuallt, set in the stunning North Wales countryside, the White House offers an exclusive location that will provide the perfect setting for your special day! More info
Wedding Venue in Llandudno, Conwy. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies More info
A beautiful waterside wedding venue in Gwynedd, North Wales. More info
Wedding venues licensed for civil ceremonies are the most popular.
If you want a ceremony in North Wales 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.
So many wedding venues in North Wales 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.
Civil ceremony licensed wedding venues can range from a classic country house or barn to more unique venues including caves and safari parks. 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 North Wales.
Every venue in North Wales 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. You can't legally have a civil ceremony in an open area such as in open woodland or under a flower archway on the beach. It must be a fixed structure like a wooden gazebo that is separately licensed. 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 North Wales.
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. One advantage of a civil ceremony is there's the option to say what you wish as part of your wedding vows. There are some things that need to be legally stated for it to be legally binding but you can work around this. Find an abundance of venues licensed for civil ceremonies in North Wales 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 North Wales. If you would like to include religion in some way, you can have a religious blessing after your civil ceremony.
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. Another benefit to having a humanist ceremony as opposed to a civil ceremony is that you are allowed to include religious elements such as religious music or readings.
