Approved Premises
Under the Marriage Act 1994, civil marriages may be solemnized in hotels, stately homes and historic buildings which have been licensed by the Local Authority.
A marriage at an approved venue must be preceded by the giving of a notice of marriage.
You may marry in any licensed venue in England or Wales. A Superintendent Registrar and a Registrar need to be present at the marriage and fees are payable in advance for their attendance. In order to ensure that they will be available to attend at your chosen time you should visit the Register Office at an early stage (up to 12 months in advance) to make an appointment.
There must be no religious context to this type of marriage and you should discuss the form of the ceremony with the Superintendent Registrar, before the Wedding day.
