Redhouse Barn is uniquely beautiful, providing a mix of contemporary style with traditional values set in 5 acres of beautiful Worcestershire countryside. Wedding reception venue licenced for weddings in our beautifully restored barn.
Curradine Barns is an idyllic 19th-century venue in the scenic Worcestershire countryside. Exclusive use is guaranteed from midday to midnight in this sublime setting, as this wedding venue becomes home for your special day.
Unique, new wedding barn in Warwickshire. Available with a ceremony license. Plenty of spaces for large or small wedding celebrations.
Award winning wedding venue, Manor Hill House is a contemporary, exclusive use venue set in landscaped gardens surrounded by beautiful Worcestershire countryside.
A warm welcome awaits at our stunning 19th century manor house, with beautiful paneled Oak Room in the traditional English village location. Set in 19 acres of magnificent Cotswold landscape, with 37 bedrooms and easy access to the M5 motorway
A stunning Manor House, set within 10 acres of manicured gardens & woodland with far reaching views of the Vale of Evesham. The perfect romantic backdrop for your special day.
The Wood Norton is a breathtaking wedding venue in Worcestershire, with a licence for Civil Ceremonies. With Guest Accommodation available, you can get married and have your guest stay with you to celebrate in Style!
Perfect Wedding Venue in Worcestershire. The exclusive use of the Georgian Palladian Mansion together with our experienced staff and bespoke wedding service ensures that civil ceremonies and wedding receptions will make your day one to remember.
The Abbey is a four star venue located at the foot of the picturesque Malvern Hills, offering stunning views over the Vale of Evesham and photogenic landscaped gardens.
The Granary Hotel provides a stunning backdrop for what is one of the most important days of your life. Both the hotel and outside gazebo are fully licensed for civil ceremonies.
Birtsmorton Court is a truly unique venue, surrounded by its own moat and acres of glorious gardens. Offered on an exclusive-use basis, this medieval manor house which is found nestled at the foot of the rolling Malvern Hills, is a romantic idyll.
The Holiday Inn Birmingham - Bromsgrove holds a civil wedding license, so you can hold your civil wedding ceremony in the same venue as the reception.
Bring your wellies! Oldcastle is set in 50 acres of beautiful grounds set within panoramic backdrop views of The Malvern Hills.
Looking for something a little different? Then why not take a look a the three options available here at West Midland Safari Park. From the Manor House, to our unique Cellar - your guests will be WOWED by the choice of venue.
Large wedding venue in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies - and plenty of Guest Accommodation.
Cotswold House Hotel & Spa is set in the heart of Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire one of the prettiest towns in England, and blends contemporary style with traditional Regency architecture, all set in two acres of gardens. Cotswold luxury weddings.
Barn Wedding Venue with Onsite Accommodation. 3 stunning interconnected wedding barns with unrivaled waterfront setting. Licensed for barn weddings for up to 170 guests. Outdoor Weddings overlooking the Mill Pond available at this no corkage venue.
Country house exclusive use wedding venue in Worcestershire. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies. Book Exclusively & the entire Queen Anne Mansion is yours for your special day. Luxurious Spa and Therapists on site for you to enjoy! 23 bedrooms.
Old Rectory House is a quintessential English country house hotel in Redditch, Worcestershire. Set in stunning private gardens it is the perfect venue for your wedding day.
Set within the heart of Wyre Forest and the home to the Worcestershire Registration Team, Kidderminster Town Hall offers couples the choice of 5 unique ceremony rooms and 2 large reception rooms .
The 400 year old barn buildings with rustic beams make a quirky and unusual setting for those looking for " A Wedding with a Difference" Marquee options also available as well as fully bespoke wedding day. Licenced wedding venue in Worcestershire.
Licensed venue for weddings in Buckland, Gloucestershire. This wedding venue is available for your special day, exclusively.
The Hill is a hidden gem in Stroud, located right in the heart of the town, and yet secluded, with stunning hill-top views of the surrounding area. This 17th century building has plenty of charming period features, and beautiful landscaped gardens.
What does it mean to be a licensed venue for civil ceremonies?
Having a civil ceremony is the perfect option for those of you who want a legal ceremony but without having to get married in a church or with a religious connection, 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 Worcestershire 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. It costs wedding venues money to apply for a license, so some just host humanist or spiritual ceremonies, or simply host wedding receptions rather than ceremonies.
If a wedding venue in Worcestershire wants a civil ceremony license, it must be assessed before hand. This is done by the council, who determine whether it's suitable. 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. 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 Worcestershire.
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. 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 Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire. If you would like to include religion in some way, you can have a religious blessing after 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. When you've chosen your wedding venue in Scotland, speak to the staff to work out what ceremony will work best for you. You can even include religious readings in your humanist ceremony!
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