One of Britain’s most iconic castles, with its vibrant history & stunning architecture, Alnwick Castle could be your wedding venue! This medieval castle holds a civil ceremony license, so your day can start and finish on this majestic estate. More info
One of Britain’s most iconic castles, with its vibrant history & stunning architecture, Alnwick Castle could be your wedding venue! This medieval castle holds a civil ceremony license, so your day can start and finish on this majestic estate. More info
Standing proudly amongst 550 acres of rolling green fields, Doxford Barns is set within a private country estate and is completely exclusive to you and your guests for one-day and three-day weddings. More info
Standing proudly amongst 550 acres of rolling green fields, Doxford Barns is set within a private country estate and is completely exclusive to you and your guests for one-day and three-day weddings. More info
Providing a romantic setting, this Northumberland wedding venue offers choice of luxurious facilities. With a license for ceremonies inside and also outside, this really is an all round wedding venue in the North East. More info
Providing a romantic setting, this Northumberland wedding venue offers choice of luxurious facilities. With a license for ceremonies inside and also outside, this really is an all round wedding venue in the North East. More info
Stunning country house wedding venue in Northumberland. The magnificent Charlton Hall encompasses vibrant and bold designer interiors for a stunning ceremony and wedding reception. More info
Stunning country house wedding venue in Northumberland. The magnificent Charlton Hall encompasses vibrant and bold designer interiors for a stunning ceremony and wedding reception. More info
Set in eight stunning acres of prime Northumbrian countryside, Ellingham Hall is an exclusive use venue, embedded in history, which is entirely yours for the duration of your stay. More info
Set in eight stunning acres of prime Northumbrian countryside, Ellingham Hall is an exclusive use venue, embedded in history, which is entirely yours for the duration of your stay. More info
Give your civil ceremony a beautiful backdrop, Woodharn Colliery Museum is located in Ashington, Northumberland. Woodhorn Museum, in Ashington, is Northumberland’s biggest museum and a great one-off venue for your wedding. More info
Give your civil ceremony a beautiful backdrop, Woodharn Colliery Museum is located in Ashington, Northumberland. Woodhorn Museum, in Ashington, is Northumberland’s biggest museum and a great one-off venue for your wedding. More info
Licensed for civil ceremonies. Situated by the Sea, this is a wonderful choice of a wedding venue in Northumberland. More info
Licensed for civil ceremonies. Situated by the Sea, this is a wonderful choice of a wedding venue in Northumberland. More info
Brand New Wedding venue in Otterburn, Northumberland. Complete with a license for ceremonies. This chic wedding venue will be the envy of your wedding guests. More info
Brand New Wedding venue in Otterburn, Northumberland. Complete with a license for ceremonies. This chic wedding venue will be the envy of your wedding guests. More info
Bamburgh's fairytale location overlooking miles of breathtaking coastline, has a license for civil ceremonies. Our Northumberland wedding venue gives you the opportunity to create amazing wedding photo memories. More info
Bamburgh's fairytale location overlooking miles of breathtaking coastline, has a license for civil ceremonies. Our Northumberland wedding venue gives you the opportunity to create amazing wedding photo memories. More info
Matfen Hall is a idyllic venue for your wedding celebrations. Wedding reception venue and wedding civil ceremonies in Northumberland More info
Matfen Hall is a idyllic venue for your wedding celebrations. Wedding reception venue and wedding civil ceremonies in Northumberland More info
Eshott Hall is entirely unique; an elegant boutique property designed for the discerning guest. A romantic wedding venue in Northumberland More info
Eshott Hall is entirely unique; an elegant boutique property designed for the discerning guest. A romantic wedding venue in Northumberland More info
Our stunning, Grade I listed Country House in Capheaton, boasts amazing grounds, glorious architecture, making us an ideal setting for your fairytale wedding. Offering exclusive use. We hold a license for civil ceremonies. More info
Our stunning, Grade I listed Country House in Capheaton, boasts amazing grounds, glorious architecture, making us an ideal setting for your fairytale wedding. Offering exclusive use. We hold a license for civil ceremonies. More info
Luxury Wedding Venue, Otterburn, Northumberland. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies with inclusive Guest Accommodation onsite for 36 guests. Georgian Country Manor House available for exclusive weddings in Northumberland. More info
Luxury Wedding Venue, Otterburn, Northumberland. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies with inclusive Guest Accommodation onsite for 36 guests. Georgian Country Manor House available for exclusive weddings in Northumberland. More info
Wedding Venue in the heart of Northumberland - this remote, stunning Barn conversion overlooks the Northumbrian moors, near Corbridge in the Tyne Valley. Offering rustic feast-like food and lit by candlelight, it offers something unique to the area. More info
Wedding Venue in the heart of Northumberland - this remote, stunning Barn conversion overlooks the Northumbrian moors, near Corbridge in the Tyne Valley. Offering rustic feast-like food and lit by candlelight, it offers something unique to the area. More info
Set in 1000 acres of countryside, Slaley Hall cuts a splendid figure on the Northumberland landscape. A converted Edwardian Mansion transformed into a hotel, it is the perfect place for your wedding. . More info
Set in 1000 acres of countryside, Slaley Hall cuts a splendid figure on the Northumberland landscape. A converted Edwardian Mansion transformed into a hotel, it is the perfect place for your wedding. . More info
A diverse hotel wedding venue, with suites and conservatories, licensed for ceremonies. A country house hotel, in Berwick Upon Tweed, also available as your wedding reception venues. More info
A diverse hotel wedding venue, with suites and conservatories, licensed for ceremonies. A country house hotel, in Berwick Upon Tweed, also available as your wedding reception venues. More info
Kirkley Hall, Northumberland is a stunning venue for your wedding day We are licensed for ceremonies and available for wedding breakfast and receptions. More info
Kirkley Hall, Northumberland is a stunning venue for your wedding day We are licensed for ceremonies and available for wedding breakfast and receptions. More info
A fairy tale wedding at Otterburn Castle - a beautiful venue, perfect for civil ceremonies, receptions & private hire in Otterburn village. Northumberland wedding venue in a romantic setting. More info
A fairy tale wedding at Otterburn Castle - a beautiful venue, perfect for civil ceremonies, receptions & private hire in Otterburn village. Northumberland wedding venue in a romantic setting. More info
Ready for a Wedding, the stage is set! Brinkburn is simply the most magical place in Northumberland. Set for a chic country wedding in a rural dramatic wooded ravine on the banks of the river Coquet. More info
Ready for a Wedding, the stage is set! Brinkburn is simply the most magical place in Northumberland. Set for a chic country wedding in a rural dramatic wooded ravine on the banks of the river Coquet. More info
Classic country house wedding venue in Chathill, Alnwick. Available with a license for ceremonies, and beautiful gardens for your wedding photography. More info
Classic country house wedding venue in Chathill, Alnwick. Available with a license for ceremonies, and beautiful gardens for your wedding photography. More info
Exclusive Use wedding venue set in 30 acres of estate grounds. Luxury accommodation. Wedding Civil ceremony venue in Northumberland More info
Exclusive Use wedding venue set in 30 acres of estate grounds. Luxury accommodation. Wedding Civil ceremony venue in Northumberland More info
Wedding venue in Warkworth, Morpeth, Northumberland. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies with a fantastic castle & river view. Great wedding photography opportunities. More info
Wedding venue in Warkworth, Morpeth, Northumberland. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies with a fantastic castle & river view. Great wedding photography opportunities. More info
Langley Castle is a timeless, unique & fairytale wedding venue located in rural Hexam, in the North East of England. Available for exclusive hire, indoor and outdoor ceremonies. More info
Langley Castle is a timeless, unique & fairytale wedding venue located in rural Hexam, in the North East of England. Available for exclusive hire, indoor and outdoor ceremonies. More info
Wedding venues licensed for civil ceremonies are the most popular.
If you want to have your marriage ceremony and reception all in one venue in Northumberland, 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 Northumberland 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.
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 Northumberland.
Every venue in Northumberland 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. 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 Northumberland.
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. 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.
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 Northumberland. 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. 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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